FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

NTC - Updating the Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedore Charges and Expansion to Empty Container Park Charges - Consultation Paper & Call for Feedback

FTA / APSA will be preparing a detailed submission in response to the consultation, reflecting the views of our freight forwarder, customs broker, importer, exporter, and logistics provider members. Members are encouraged to share any feedback, operational insights, or specific issues they would like considered as part of our collective response.

Please direct all comments via email to tjensen@ftalliance.com.au by Friday, 6 March 2026, to assist in forming our industry position. READ MORE (member log in required)

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Great to catch up over coffee with Mark Christmas from Queensland Magnesia (QMAG)

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

2025-2026 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

Join industry peers as we come together across Australia to celebrate women's achievements and leadership. Be part of nation-wide events recognising the strength, resilience, and innovation of women in Supply Chain and Logistics. Events will be held in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and SA.

Join SCLAA and FTA at one of the 5 national events and connect with leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the supply chain sector. Secure your tickets today before they sell out.

WISTA Australia is a non-profit organisation established in 2011 for women within the shipping and trade sectors to promote networking and educational opportunities for female participants in these industries for the betterment of the Australian and international trade. 
 

Cargo Loss, Damage & Contracting Risks - 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series

Join Karim Bizri, James Cotis and Henry Steindl for the first session of the 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series, as they take a practical look at cargo loss, damage and contracting risks facing freight forwarders and supply chain operators.

FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights

Join us for our sixth session as we break down the FTA Monthly Shipping Report – February 2026

Errors and Omissions - 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series

Join James Cotis, Junnan Lai, and Karim Bizri for the second session of the 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series, as they explore Errors and Omissions risks facing freight forwarders and supply chain operators.

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

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LOGISTICS

Flinders reaches out with new crane order

The new ARTG is tailored to meet the specific requirements of FACT, offering workplace health and safety and operational benefits that surpass existing market solutions. READ MORE ( story credit DCN)

Changes on the way for Freight and Logistics Council of WA

The Western Australian government has thanked outgoing Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia's chair Megan McCracken ahead of her stepping down from the role in May this year after five years of service. READ MORE  (story credit ATN magazine)

New container depot opens international gateway for Port of Mackay

The 1.3-hectare container depot, being delivered by North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP), will enable regular containerised imports and exports directly through Mackay. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

New logistics precinct greenlighted for Melbourne

Laverton North is a significant industrial precinct, with long-term leases to a broad range of major tenant customers such as Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and Australia Post. The development is the first stage of a broader $500 million estate with development potential of up to 175,000sqm of lettable area.READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Port traffic on the rise in a big way for Pilbara Ports

January's 67.9 million tonnes of throughput for Pilbara Ports has set a new record for Western Australian ports.  

In a statement released on February 16, Pilbara Ports says the January 2026 results are up 12 per cent increase compared to January 2025. READ MORE (story credit ATN magazine)

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

New shipping and logistics services planned for Oceania

The concept grew from observations of commercial shipping and project logistics for mining clients across Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Asia Pacific in Mr Westfield's former executive roles with Hapag-Lloyd, Swire and Danish operator Bluewater. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

PART X Competition & Consumer Act

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.

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AIR FREIGHT

APAC air freight demand rises ahead of Lunar New Year

A SURGE in demand for goods has been reported across the Asia-Pacific region, as customers get in ahead of Lunar New Year and the closure of key factories, market analysts C.H. Robinson say.

Shippers have compressed what is normally four weeks of exports into roughly 12 days.

Insights from the Global freight insights & supply chain trends for February 2026 report show time-sensitive sectors are defining the region's air market at this time. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

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

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BIOSECURITY

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

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TRADE

CBH looks from record harvest towards exports

In an opinion piece by CBH Group chair Simon Stead on the group's website hesaid the job was now to convert this record crop into sustained value for growers and regional WA.

"The 2026 shipping program is progressing strongly, with marketers securing record export capacity and strong early season performance across all four ports," Mr Stead said.
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Trade Data Updates Week Ending 17th February 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 17th February 2026

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

BORDER

AFP seizes 46kg of methamphetamine hidden in forklift counterweight

The AFP has seized 46kg of methamphetamine concealed inside a forklift counterweight at Port Botany, New South Wales, after an intercept by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers.

ABF officers examined a shipping container on Wednesday (11 February, 2026) after x-ray screening identified anomalies within a 1200kg forklift counterweight. READ MORE

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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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