FTA/APSA Submission – Cargo Reporting System Transformation

Cargo Reporting System Transformation Discussion Paper

FTA/APSA Submission – Cargo Reporting System Transformation

FTA/APSA has lodged a submission to the Australian Border Force Cargo Reporting System Transformation Discussion Paper, calling for reform that goes beyond incremental upgrades to the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).

The submission argues that Australia has a unique opportunity to establish a modern cargo reporting framework built on contemporary digital interfaces, flexible data exchange standards and clear business rules, while allowing industry software providers to continue driving innovation.

A key recommendation is the replacement of the existing Gatekeeper digital certificate framework with modern authentication and digital identity arrangements aligned to broader Commonwealth standards, reducing cost and administrative burden for industry.