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FTA / APSA - TRAINING

2025-2026 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

SENATE COMMITTEE - FREIGHT SUPPLY CHAINS

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DCN - WA government hints at Freo bridge freight restrictions

FTA's head of business operations, John Park, was nominated to chair the industry group and reiterated that: "It is up to industry to find solutions that lessen likely impacts of congestion on freight costs and delays.

"Big infrastructure changes like this don't just impact trucks, they impact commuters, local businesses and supply chains. Without sensible planning, congestion will increase across the network." READ MORE

DCN - Logistics sector set to have its say on productivity

Freight and Trade Alliance director Paul Zalai said the 'big ticket' issues would be the need for regulation to rein in spiralling terminal access charges imposed by stevedores and empty container parks, and the need to repeal Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act.

"[Part X] currently provides foreign-owned shipping lines with exemptions from Australian competition law—protection that is no longer warranted in today's trade environment," Mr Zalai said. .  READ MORE

ATN  - Industry unites ahead of Fremantle Bridge closure

forwarders to discuss the implications of the closure, which will redirect a large volume of road freight traffic onto the Stirling Bridge and surrounding road network. READ MORE (story credit ATN magazine)

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

 Goods Compliance Update (December 2025)

Join Russell Wiese of CGT Law as he unpacks key takeaways from the latest Goods Compliance Update.

RegoIQ: The Digital Assistant for Freight Forwarders

Hear from Brent Wallace how TaluxIQ's RegoIQ platform is transforming import job management through intelligent automation — reading emails, registering jobs, tracking shipments, and following up on missing documents, all while integrating seamlessly with CargoWise and Expedient to deliver unmatched speed and accuracy.

FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights

Join Tom Jensen and Amanda Bradfield for our fifth session as we break down the FTA Monthly Shipping Report – January 2026.

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LOGISTICS

Please be advised of further temporary access changes affecting parts of the Fremantle Ports precinct in mid-January, associated with SailGP event activities in Fremantle.

The key access impacts are outlined below. READ MORE

Fremantle Ports have provided FTA with details as regards (1) Sail;GP 2026 event and (2) maintenance programs for 2026. It would be recommended that members frequent themselves with the attached and below links so as to avoid any delays during these events.READ MORE
 

• Inner Harbour Maintenance Schedule 

• H Berth Maintenance Schedule

WiseTech Global and Elm Company collaborate to drive innovation and digital transformation in the logistics sector in Saudi Arabia

 WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), the world-leading developer of logistics execution and supply chain management solutions, and Elm Company, a leading provider of digital solutions for both public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the logistics sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. READ MORE

DP World Brisbane - MUA Authorised Stop Work Meeting

An authorised MUA stop work meeting and combined IT outage will be held at DP World Brisbane from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 21^st January 2026. All terminal operations will cease during this period. 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

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SEA FREIGHT

Hutchison Ports Brisbane MUA Stop Work Meeting - Friday 16 January

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received notice of a terminal closure at the Hutchison Ports Brisbane terminal due to a 4 hour MUA Stop Work Meeting on the 16th of January between 1000hrs and 1400hrs. 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.

13.01.2026: Part X : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event – for CMA CGM-MARFRET-CP Ships Panama Vessel Sharing Agreement inwards and outwards service

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AIR FREIGHT

Airfreight demand rises in December but growth expected to slow in 2026

Air cargo demand rose 6% in December, closing 2025 with 4% annual growth, but spot rates fell 4% and analysts expect slower 2-3% expansion in 2026

The air cargo market ended 2025 on a high but the outlook for the coming 12 months is less rosy as e-commerce volumes look set to come under further pressure. READ MORE (story credit Aircargo news)

Mumbai Airport plans to suspend freighter operations for 10 months

One of India's main cargo gateways, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), is planning to suspend freighter operations for 10 months in order to carry out upgrades.

India's Business Standard reports that airport operator Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has written to users outlining plans to suspend freighter operations between August 2026 and May 2027. READ FULL STORY HERE (story credit Air Cargo News)

Airfreight boom for Adelaide Airport

The South Australian government says freight is flying out of Adelaide Airport at record levels, as new flights help local exporters get their premium and perishable products into market quicker, cheaper and with less risk. READ MORE ( story credit DCN)

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

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by Wisetech Academy

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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 13th January 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 13th January 2026

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

BORDER

ABF busts major steroid syndicate in WA

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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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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

Training, Finance & Events Enquiries
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send training, finance, events and general administration enquiries to Training@FTAlliance.com.au

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