FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

Upcoming Europe Agritech & Foodtech Export Opportunities Workshops

Sydney (or virtual) | Tuesday 25 August, 1:00pm AEST click here 
Melbourne (or virtual) | Friday 4 September, 10:30am AEST click here

Whether you are already exporting to Europe or considering market entry, this session provides the practical insights you need to inform your export strategy.

Introducing TaluxIQ 2.0: Rethinking the Inbox for Freight Forwarders

Email remains central to freight forwarding operations, but traditional inboxes are not designed for modern workflows. This webinar introduces TaluxIQ 2.0 and explores how freight forwarders can improve efficiency by turning email into structured, actionable operational data.

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

LOGISTICS

'Critical' plan for Westport rail under way

Roads WA and the Public Transport Authority to start planning and preparation for the upgrades.

The work includes planning for a new freight rail connection to link the future Westport container terminal to the existing rail network east of Rockingham Road. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Impacts of heavy vehicle reform

The final report of our impacts of heavy vehicle reform study has been published.

The Productivity Commission wishes to thank all those who participated in the study.

The report is available for download. Printed copies can be purchased from Canprint Communications. See our website for further details.

Visit our website to:

• view the final report or purchase a printed copy

• view submissions.

CBH unveils grain train as WA government moves on freight network

the move as essential to lifting productivity, safety and long-term competitiveness across the state's supply chains.

She said the government was "very much jointly committed" to ensuring the network can support heavier trains, faster loading, and higher-volume movements — and confirmed work was underway to transition the network back into public hands. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Freight Victoria, in the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), has released the 2026 quarterly dashboard under the Voluntary Port Performance Model (VPPM).

Industry stakeholders can view the dashboard by visiting the Voluntary Performance Monitoring Framework (VPMF) webpage.

The dashboard includes data from the three stevedores and other stakeholders, updated quarterly, with monthly performance data, to enhance the transparency of land-side port operations. READ MORE

Westport freight rail planning moves ahead

Planning has started on major freight rail upgrades needed to connect Western Australia's future Westport container terminal with Perth's existing freight network.

The work covers a new rail connection from the future Kwinana terminal, about eight kilometres of track duplication, level crossing removals and a new grade separation at North Lake Road. READ MORE (story credit ATN magazine)

Macquarie consortium completes Qube acquisition

"AN EXCITING new chapter" is how the acquisition of logistics giant Qube by a Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) consortium has been described by a senior executive.

MAM, together with its managed funds and co-investors including UniSuper and Pontegadea, last week completed their investment in Qube Holdings via a scheme of arrangement, valuing Qube in the order of a cool $A11.7bn.

Qube has an extensive asset footprint across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Notices:

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.

17.8.2026 : Part X: OUTCOME: Application for the final registration of the Variation No.6 to the Asia Australia Consortium (A3) JSA
 

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AIR FREIGHT

AVALON AIRPORT MELBOURNE AND TELEPORT SIGN AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH AUSTRALIAN E-COMMERCE HUB

It will support Teleport's growing customer portfolio, including major e-commerce marketplaces in China, by providing faster and more reliable access to Australian consumers. READ MORE

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click  HERE   the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by Xe

TRADE

Partnerships newsletter August 2026

In the August issue we look at the Global Currency market

• Key shifts to watch

• Market risks

• How to spot an opportunity
  READ MORE ( member sign in required)

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.

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 18th August 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 18th August 2026

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

BORDER

Public appeal after almost 300kg of cocaine found concealed in tractor

In the August issue we look at

• 2026 Categorisation Guidelines

• Business registration reminder

• Annual declarations due soon
  READ MORE

Notices

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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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