Our thanks to LogiHire as a BRONZE sponsor of the
2025 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

With Sal Milici in Sydney for the Care-Factor Ball it was a great opportunity to join with Paul Zalai and meet up with some FTA members. They enjoyed insightful conversations with Stephanie Scali from Nick Scali Limited and Ryan Smith from Amazon exploring challenges and opportunities across compliance, biosecurity, and logistics. 

Day 2 in Sydney allowed Paul and Sal to catch up with more valued Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members. A great catch up with Michael Clague and Christian Pavia from Henning Harders — covering everything from customs brokerage to freight and landside transport challenges and charges. Also appreciated the time with the team from TT Club to explore ways we can help them connect with our members on all things cargo insurance, risk mitigation and supply chain resilience. Great to meet you Halani Lloyd Rhys Richards Henry Steindl

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

More than a glitzy evening, the Ball is a true example of what happens when our industry comes together with a shared purpose, to give back. READ MORE

2025 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball 

    

Last Friday industry glammed up and came together at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney for the 2025 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball. The Christmas in July themed evening was a collaboration with the Compliant Group, OrangeLime Consulting, Next Leap Training Solutions & Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA). If was a great night where we once again witnessed what a generous and socially minded industry we are and how we do love to party!

We should have the final figures soon, however we are hopeful to have reached $100K for our chosen charity Find Ya Feet who provide workshops to schools and community groups to bring down barriers to have that discussion about mental health and impacts of bullying. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the successful fund raising, but also to the excitement in the room. A big thank you to our platinum event sponsor BluePrint Global and bronze sponsors -  Direct Couriers, Logihire, Wisetech Global and Stone Freight Solutions and Media sponsors Daily Cargo News and ImportExportTV for your support.

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

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.

Employees of members who do not require CPD points or a formal certificate/attainment statement can access webinar/seminar recordings on our main website HERE (corporate member password protected).

Please email Caroline at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au if you wish to purchase a package.

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LOGISTICS

WiseTech Global appoints new CEO 

The Board of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC; WiseTech; the Company) is pleased to announce that, following an external and internal search, Mr. Zubin Appoo has been appointed as permanent Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Zubin succeeds Andrew Cartledge, who has served as Interim CEO from October 2024 (and prior to that as CFO since September 2015) and will retire as previously announced at the end of calendar 2025. READ MORE

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

We are seeing an increase in facilities endeavoring to strengthen their digital infrastructure and better meet the evolving needs of the supply chain. OneStop as a trusted provider of innovative logistics technology continues to support industry by modernising their operations with smarter, more automated systems

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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SEAFREIGHT

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AIRFREIGHT

Trade with Hong Kong gets an air freight boost

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

BORDER

Tobacco takedown: New data reveals a historic high in illicit hauls

New data shows the Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted record volumes of illicit tobacco and vapes last financial year, averaging 120 detections at the border every day.

From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, the ABF made 23,097 illicit tobacco detections, seizing 2.53 billion cigarette sticks and 435.46 tonnes of loose-leaf tobacco. This equates to a total of over 2,091 tonnes of illicit tobacco products seized and prevented an estimated $4.36 billion in duty evaded across the financial year.

These record-breaking figures represent a 320 per cent increase in cigarette stick seizures and a 67 per cent increase in total tobacco seized compared to four years ago (FY2020-21). 

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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 29th July 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 29th July 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 

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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

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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