FTA / APSA - TRAINING

The final 2025-2026 CPD Border Compliance Program session will be in Brisbane next week. Registrations will close this Friday, 30 May. 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. 

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

Reform to Customs Broker Licensing

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has formally approached the Australian Border Force (ABF) following our most recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Border Compliance Program events requesting formal review of the current regulatory framework which restricts licensed customs brokers from lodging Full Import Declarations (FIDs) while temporarily located outside of Australia.

FTA believe this approach would allow for flexibility while upholding the high professional standards expected of licensed customs brokers. This is also consistent with other regulated professions where incidental work is permitted outside of the jurisdiction of registration.
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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

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

The AGE - Donald Trump's tariffs cast $1.25 billion shadow over
Victoria's budget

Zalai said it was vital that Australia diversify its trade partnerships.

 "We must actively pursue emerging markets across Asia and urgently finalise a free trade agreement with Europe," he said."Even with success in these areas, we are still vulnerable to global shipping disruptions. However, there are pressing domestic issues well within our control."  READ MORE

DCN - INDUSTRY OPINION: Australia –
The last bastion in the global shipping land grab

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

Time to organise your frock, dancing shoes and table.
 

Join us for the 2025 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball on Friday 25 July 2025 at the Fullerton Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney.

LOGISTICS

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) ("WiseTech"), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced on Monday 26 May, 2025 that it had entered into a binding agreement to acquire U.S.-based E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ETWO) ("e2open"), a leading provider of SaaS-based solutions in the global logistics value chain.

WiseTech Global Founder, Executive Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Richard White, said: "Acquiring e2open is a strategically significant step in achieving our expanded vision to be the operating system for global trade and logistics. 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:

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

SEAFREIGHT

DP World (Brisbane) - Terminal IT Outage

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice that DP World Brisbane Terminal will be closed this Friday morning 30/05 for a IT outage between 0600 - 1200hrs.

Please see the notice received from DP World following: READ MORE

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.

• 22 May 2025 : Part X : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event – for China to Australia inwards and outwards Service 

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AIRFREIGHT

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

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.

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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 27th May 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 27th May 2025

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

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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

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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