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Pilbara Ports is one of the worlds largest bulk export port authorities, encompassing the operating ports of Ashburton, Dampier, Port Hedland and Varanus Island. The ports of Dampier and Port Hedland are responsible for around 81 per cent of Western Australia's and 43 per cent of the world's iron ore exports. Pilbara Ports are responsible for managing the ports including vessel traffic services, ship scheduling, berthing allocations at multi-user facilities and port communications. This includes pilot services, vessel movements, maintaining shipping channels, navigational aids and other port infrastructure.

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FTA / APSA - TRAINING

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DCN - Industry relief at ceasefire report

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) director and Australian Peak Shippers Association secretariat, Paul Zalai, said a ceasefire and a lasting peace in the Middle East "cannot come soon enough, not only to alleviate human suffering but also to help stabilise fuel markets driving up global costs". Mr Zalai said while the government's focus on fuel security and transport continuity was necessary, it was only part of the equation.

The Daily Telegraph - Petrol price to tumble, interest rate pause. What ceasefire means for you

FTA's General Manager Freight Policy & Operations, Tom Jensen, was featured in The Daily Telegraph coverage examining what the Iran ceasefire could mean for Australian households, inflation and supply chains. 

The article highlighted FTA's view that, while there may be some immediate relief for bulk and energy shipping, containerised trade remains far more exposed to risk and disruption. part of the equation.

News.com.au - Supply chain scramble as Iran conflict spurs fresh Taiwan fears

NewsCorp's NewsWire reported on rising concern within government and industry that the disruption caused by the Iran conflict has reinforced how exposed Australia would be to a far more severe supply chain shock if tensions escalated in the Taiwan Strait. 

In contributing to the article, Paul Zalai, Director of Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), focused on the direct freight and commercial risks for Australian importers and exporters, including disrupted trade flows, higher freight costs, emergency surcharges and the limits of contingency planning alone.

Personal Injury & Property Damage Claims - 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series

Join James Cotis, Mahsa Curci, and Karim Bizri for the third session of the 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series, focusing on Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims. This session will cover practical strategies for managing these risks within freight forwarding and supply chain operations. 

Fines, Duties & Uncollected Cargo - 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series

Join James Cotis, John Thomson, and Karim Bizri for the fourth session of the 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series, focusing on Fines, Duties, and Uncollected Cargo. This session will provide practical guidance on managing financial and operational risks in freight forwarding and supply chain operations. 

FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights

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

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

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LOGISTICS

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SEA FREIGHT

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.

7.04.2026 : Part X: OUTCOME: Application for Final Registration of Variation No1 to the Memorandum of Understanding for the SEA / Australia Service to/from Australia – West Coast Shuttle - inwards and outwards

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AIR FREIGHT

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

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by B.I.E.R.S

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 14th April 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 14th April 2026

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

BORDER

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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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