Seven days until Tassie Forum (14 May 2025)

We are now one week away from the 2025 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum, and after months of planning, anticipation is certainly building. 

We are proud to present an impressive line-up of speakers and panel participants.

Don't miss out - REGISTER NOW - REGISTRATIONS CLOSE BY C.O.B TODAY

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

2025-2026 CPD Border Compliance Program sessions are now underway with record numbers registering to attend the sessions. 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. We recommend that you book now to secure the best rate.

MELBOURNE (Hyatt Place Essendon Fields)
9 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE REGISTRATIONS CLOSE C.O.B. TODAY
10 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE REGISTRATIONS CLOSE C.O.B. TODAY

PERTH (Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront) (member early bird rate extended to 9 May 2025)
Saturday 24 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE

BRISBANE (Brisbane Airport Conference Centre)
Wednesday 4 June 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE  (member early bird rate extended to 9 May)

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.

Note: For licensed customs brokers, attendance at each of these events will provide 4 CPD Points in Stream A (Continuing Professional Development).

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

A big week in Melbourne for the international trade and logistics 

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations welcomed Tom Jensen, General Manager Freight Policy & Operations to Melbourne for the Depot Forum on tomorrow and the Border and Biosecurity Compliance Conference across Friday and Saturday as well as some member visits. 

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DCN - Fears election A "Missed Opportunity" for AUS Maritime

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations  - FTA | APSA provided commentary to a recent DCN article on the Australian maritime industry.
 

Sal Milici, said there were "several critical issues that should be front and centre in any election campaign", highlighting Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act that regulates international shipping.

Part X aims to ensure exporters (and to a lesser extent, importers) have continued access to outwards liner cargo shipping services with internationally competitive freight rates.
READ MORE

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

LOGISTICS

New Deputy Commissioner, Strategy and Operations,
Anti-Dumping Commission

to the position of Deputy Commissioner, Strategy and Operations, Anti-Dumping Commission. Ms Marek commenced with the Commission on 28 April 2025, she was previously with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.  She brings more than 20 years of experience across a range of regulatory, investigation, policy, and enforcement roles.  

OneStop Expands Partnership with DP World to Power Coode Road Operations

OneStop, a leading provider of supply chain optimisation solutions, has today announced the expansion of their partnership with DP World with the upcoming implementation of OneStop Modal and OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) at DP World's brand-new Coode Road container park, launching 12 May 2025. 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:

SEAFREIGHT

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.

06 May 2025 :  Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX inwards and outwards service

Hutchison Ports (Sydney & Brisbane) – 60-Day Notice of Intention to change Landside & Ancillary Charges - Effective from 9 June 2025

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received 60-day notice from Hutchison Ports (Sydney & Brisbane Terminals) in terms of Landside and Ancillary Charges effective from 9 June 2025. READ MORE

• Formal Notice HERE for Sydney

• Formal Notice HERE for Brisbane

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Cathay Cargo to begin weekly Brisbane freighter service

Cathay Regional general manager, southwest pacific, Frosti Lau, welcomes the service which he says will benefit Cathay Cargo teams, agents and suppliers, "We are excited to be bringing Brisbane into our weekly freighter operation and offering suppliers the opportunity to quickly and seamlessly transport their shipments to Hong Kong and beyond from the state's capital".
READ MORE  (credit DCN)

Qantas Freight - Revised International Terminal Service Fees (TSF) - Effective 11 May 2025

Qantas Freight International Terminal Service Fees have been revised, with new charges effective from 11 May 2025. For full details, visit our website. 

Qantas Freight International Terminal Service Fees - Australia 11 May 2025

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

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

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

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

ABN Fraud Australian Border Force update

Australian Border Force (ABF) has communicated to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) an evolution in the ABN Fraud "piggyback" methodology.

As as has been detailed in recent training and correspondence, a frequently used ABN fraud method involves the registration of a domain name similar to the company or sole trader that is being used in the attempted import. READ MORE

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.

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 6th May 2025

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

In this issue we look ate

• US Tariffs: Support for Australian Businesses

• Australian med-tech firms fast-track entry to China

• EPC Solar brings renewables to Fiji
  READ MORE

Notices:

Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 6th May 2025

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

Notices:

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

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