FTA / APSA - TRAINING

The 2025-2026 CPD Border Compliance Program sessions for Perth and Brisbane are upon us. Last chance to book for Perth which is being held this Saturday. The roadshow has seen record numbers in attendance. Content is delivered from an expert panel of presenters from across government and commerce. Please view the program and purchase your tickets via the links below. 

PERTH (Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront) 
Saturday 24 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE

BRISBANE (Brisbane Airport Conference Centre)
Wednesday 4 June 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE  

FTA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training online for the customs broker licencing period 1 April to 31 March each year. The cost of an online training package is $150 (excl. gst) for member organisations with bulk discounts available on a sliding scale. New content is now ready for your completion.

Licensed customs brokers not employed by a corporate FTA member, can purchase an Individual Membership which includes online CPD & CBC training for the cost of only $300 (excl. gst) per customs broker licensing period.

Please email Caroline at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au if you wish to purchase a package.

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Consultation for Anti Dumping Commission form update

As an active participant in the International Trade Remedies Forum (ITRF) — Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) represented by Russell Wiese (Principal, CGT Law) — contributes industry insight and stakeholder feedback to support the continuous improvement of trade remedies policy. This latest request for consultation reflects the Commission's commitment to transparency and better engagement with industry. READ MORE

In line with FTA's commitment to informed industry engagement, we are pleased to showcase an upcoming educational opportunity:

Thursday 12 June 2025 at 12:00pm AEST
Dumping Duty Fundamentals – What Importers and Customs Brokers Need to Know
Presented by Russell Wiese (Principal, CGT Law)
This webinar will explain the fundamentals of dumping duty, offering practical guidance for importers, customs brokers and supply chain professionals navigating this complex area

 
 

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

During the recent FTA training events in Melbourne, Sal Milici and Tom Jensen were privileged to have been hosted by Shane Walden and the team at ANL to celebrate a major milestone. Oceania's first container vessel voyage powered by LNG – a significant achievement for ANL / CMA CGM and a glimpse into the future of sustainable shipping. 

A highlight of the morning was hearing from Sam Craddock, one of the driving forces behind the development, who shared valuable insights into the building and how staff wellbeing was a key consideration throughout the design.

Voluntary Port Performance Framework Quarterly Dashboard

Freight Victoria, in the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), has released the quarter one 2025 quarterly dashboard under the Voluntary Port Performance Model (VPPM). Industry stakeholders can view the dashboard by visiting the Voluntary Performance Monitoring Framework (VPMF) webpage. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

LOGISTICS

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received an update from Fremantle Ports advising they have reviewed its costs to deliver services and the associated fees aiming to balance as near as reasonably possible full cost recovery whilst maintaining competitive pricing and continuation of its purpose to facilitate trade READ MORE

Following previous communication from Fremantle Ports regarding essential berth maintenance at Fremantle Port's container berths, please find attached the updated maintenance schedule.
 
Patrick Terminal Berth 9 Shutdown: 19 May – 26 May 2025  
These maintenance works are necessary to ensure ongoing safety and operational efficiency.

DP World - West Swanson Terminal:
Truck Entry Transformation Project

DP World West Swanson Terminal will begin the transformation from the current entry gates at the Eastern end of Coode rd (cnr of Dock Link rd) to Mackenzie rd. This is scheduled to begin at the end of May, beginning of June. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 1^st quarter of 2026.There will be 3 phases that will impact truck drivers. READ MORE

In their May newsletter TT Club look at

• Transport Industry gears up for smart trucking

• Collateral payment for damaged cargo does not affect a damage claim

• Another active hurricane season
  READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Veritas offers a comprehensive solution for customs depots and warehouse license holders to meet their WADSIC compliance obligations. By using a dedicated WADSIC portal, authorised representatives can effectively manage their personnel as prescribed in both ACN 2022/46 and ACN 2024/21.READ MORE

Notices:

SEAFREIGHT

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

19 May 2025 : Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX inwards and outwards service

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates on operational matters. 

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

Please be advised that the ICS will be unavailable for a 5 hour period between Saturday 31 May 2025 and Sunday 01 June 2025. The outage will be from 23:00 on Saturday 31 May 2025 until 04:00 on Sunday 01 June 2025 and is necessary for system maintenance. Please note that UI will experience a confirmed outage and there is a potential outage for EDI messaging.

Industry clients should make arrangements to have cargo cleared outside of these hours.

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 20th May 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Notices:

Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 20th May 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 

Notices:

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members.     LOGIN REQUIRED 

1.1.2025:  Webinars & Recordings ... login required

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

Sponsorship prospectus is available HERE