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CONFERENCE WEBSITE LAUNCH

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

A great event last week hosted by Darryl Dailsey on behalf of Lawrence Christoffelsz  from ATLC  bringing together importers, exporters and international trade professionals - John Park and Bianca Flint attended on behalf of FTA and caught up some FTA members - as  well as Brad Gosling from Export Finance Australia

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

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FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Patrick Seares, Westport's Managing Director, for an update on the future of Western Australia's container port and what it means for the freight and container transport sector.

Monthly Shipping Report

Join Tom Jensen and Amanda Bradfield for our third session as we break down the FTA Monthly Shipping Report – October 2025,

What Forwarding & Customs Technology Would Look Like
If It Was Built Around You

Join John Park in conversation with Yojee CEO Mark Connell and CRO Shane D'Aprile as they unpack what modern freight forwarders and customs brokers actually need from their systems today across operations, management and I.T.

2025 Industry Awards Nights - Recognising Excellence 

DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards - Thursday 20 November, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney - Tickets HERE

ASCLA Awards Gala Dinner - Friday 14 November, Melbourne Town Hall - Tickets HERE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

MANDATORY ABF CPD MODULE
 
FTA has received confirmation from the Australian Border Force that the Mandatory ABF Module for the customs broker licensing period ending 31 March 2026 will be scheduled in January 2026 and will need to be completed by 31 March 2026. The Department will publish an ACN closer to the date with further details.

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LOGISTICS

OneStop and Lyttelton Port Company Strengthen Partnership to Advance Digital Operations in New Zealand

OneStop Modal and the enhanced VBS will continue to deliver greater transparency, streamline communication, and improve operational efficiency, supporting the demands of today's logistics industry.READ MORE

Pilbara ready to support clean energy conference hears

WESTERN Australia's Pilbara region is well-positioned to support the transition to clean energy in the maritime sector, a conference in Perth has heard.

Pilbara Ports chief executive Sam McSkimming told the 2025 Safe Ship Safe Ports Forum that "the Pilbara is the natural beachhead for global investment in maritime decarbonisation".

"The green corridor between the Pilbara and East Asia has the port infrastructure and the risk management experience as well as the access to renewable energy that positions it as a global frontrunner for clean marine fuels," Mr McSkimming told the conference.
READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Port of Brisbane commences autonomous container transfer R&D project

support container transfers between port facilities using low/zero-emission autonomous vehicles. READ MORE (story and pic credit DCN)

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

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

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SEA FREIGHT

No slots will be available 0500hrs until 1400hrs.
GATES WILL BE SHUT AT 0500hrs.| 1400 ROAD RE-OPENS

Do not PRA, Manifest trucks or submit rail plans until advised to do so.

Messaging between 1-stop and terminal operation systems will be affected during this time.

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AIR FREIGHT

Western Sydney International Airport trial program ramps up as opening day approaches

Opening-day preparations are well underway at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), with the ramp-up of its operational readiness program, which will see ongoing trials carried out across the terminal and broader airport precinct over the months ahead.  READ MORE

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 -  sponsored by B.I.E.R.S

BORDER

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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 28th October 2025

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

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Exports star in Australian first half container trade

THE FIRST half of the 2025 calendar year saw Australian container volumes ratchet up by 0.9% compared to the prior year, according to figures from Container Trade Statistics. 

While imports continue to outdistance exports, it was the latter that registered 2.2% growth to 1,379,100 TEU (up 29,300 TEU) while imports rose by 0.4% to 1,976,100 TEU. The intra-Australasia trade dropped by 4.1%, according to CTS. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 28th October 2025

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

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 

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