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FOR OUR 2027 BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

Licensed customs brokers who attend the full program will earn 24 CPD points, providing a valuable opportunity to meet professional development requirements while gaining the latest insights into border and biosecurity compliance and industry best practice.

• Victoria – Friday 30 April & Saturday 1 May 2027 | Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields

• Western Australia – Saturday 15 May 2027 | Novotel Murray Street, Perth

• Queensland – Wednesday 26 May 2027 | Brisbane Airport Conference Centre

• New South Wales – Friday 18 June & Saturday 19 June 2027 | The Brighton Hotel

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Gerard Raper from ANJ Containers said "My wife is a recipient of a liver transplant and through the generosity of a family willing to donate their son's liver my wife now leads a normal life. We are so grateful for what is such a big decision for the donor family to make"

ANJ Container Services have been great supporters of Jersey Day for over 10 years and we will continue to assist the concept for such a great cause. READ MORE  on Jersey Day

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

LOGISTICS

WiseTech Academy - Save more than 50% on IMDG Training -

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Freight & Trade Alliance are pleased to share an offer from WiseTech Academy with our members.
 

For a limited time, WiseTech Academy is offering 50% off IMDG Sea Freight dangerous goods training – now just US$65 per course, with a further 12.5% discount for FTA members
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OneStop - Arrow Container Park Sydney Implements the OneStop VBS from Monday, 21st September 2026

efficient container operations, greater supply chain visibility, and improved overall site performance. READ MORE

State government to shut down Infrastructure Victoria

SAVING money has been cited as the key reason for the state government of Victoria moving to axe advisory agencies Infrastructure Victoria (IV) and Economic Growth Victoria. Mr Erdogan said the decision was about "extracting the best value and where there's opportunities to end duplication and find efficiencies, we're going to take those opportunities".
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Southern Ports seeks to develop local talent through early career development

FOUR early-career opportunities at the Port of Esperance have opened to applicants, with Southern Ports advertising three apprenticeships and one business administration traineeship.

The roles are aimed at candidates seeking workplace-based training without leaving Esperance, and add to an apprenticeship program the port authority says has supported more than 30 apprentices and trainees over the past decade. Southern Ports chief executive officer Keith Wilks said the program was part of a broader effort to build local capability while strengthening the organisation's regional workforce. READ MORE ( story credit DCN)

Aurizon secures foundation customers for new national Vehicle Logistics Services

Tens of thousands of new and used cars are set to be delivered throughout Australia via cross-country rail for sale in metropolitan and regional areas as a result of two new customer agreements signed by Aurizon.

NYK, one of the world's leading roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping companies, has become the first international logistics partner to utilise Aurizon's landbridging service via Darwin and the central Australian rail corridor following successful trials. READ MORE

Annual Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon - SYDNEY

Thursday, 24^th September 2026 @ the Harbour View Hotel, 18 Lower Fort St,
Dawes Point -The Rocks 

A call out to all ex customs officers to a reunion on October 16 at  the Paragon hotel Sydney  - if interested please rsvp as per attached link - HERE

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SEA FREIGHT

Port simulation, El Niño & seafarer shortage discussed at PANSW forum

A LIVE port scheduling simulation, the impact of El Niño and a projected shortfall of 114,000 seafarer officers were among topics discussed at the Port Authority of NSW's Safe and Efficient Port Operations Forum (SEPOF) 2026.

The live simulation gave participants a vessel schedule and asked them to make decisions from the perspective of terminal operators, towage providers, marine pilots and port authorities as adverse weather conditions developed and resources became constrained. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

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AIR FREIGHT

Xeneta: August air cargo demand grows 6%

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August, with volumes up 6% year on year, meaning shippers must wait a little longer to see a bigger drop in still-elevated freight rates, said industry analysts Xeneta.  

Air cargo's 'hot summer' of 2026 continued last month after the 5% year on year rise in volumes recorded in July, underlining the market's resilience through the traditionally quieter summer months. Year-on-year spot rate growth is easing again but global air cargo spot rates (valid for up to one month) remained 24% higher year on year in August at an average of $3.13 per kg
 READ MORE (story credit AIr Cargo News)

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click  HERE for the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by InboundConnect

In the latest edition of Biosecurity Matters you can read about:

• National Biosecurity Week 2026: Protecting what we value

• Businesses play a unique role in protecting Australia's biosecurity

• Highly Compliant Importer scheme rewards strong biosecurity performance

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TRADE

In the latest export update from Austrade we look at;

• Fresh growth for Australian horticulture in China

• Reaching UK and European markets as routes evolve

• Australia showcases grain supply chains to international buyers
  and much more - READ MORE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 8th September 2026

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

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FTA have added the Xe exchange rate widget to the right sidebar on our FTAlliance.com.au home page, so members can easily convert using live rates provided by our affiliate partner in Xe.

It also has a link to the Xe/FTA landing page for members to create a free account with Xe.

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 8th September 2026

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

BORDER

Please be advised that the ICS will be unavailable for a 5-hour period between Saturday 10 October 2026 and Sunday 11 October 2026.

The outage will be from 23:00 AEDT on Saturday 10 October 2026 until 04:00 AEDT on Sunday 11 October 2026 and is necessary for system maintenance.

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

Australian Border Force apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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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

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
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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