FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) invites you to participate in this short survey designed to understand the challenges related to the submission of documents addressing Biosecurity matters. 

Specifically, we aim to understand the prevalence of false or fraudulent documents in the industry, how they are identified, and the outcomes of such cases.

Your insights will help shed light on this critical issue, enabling us to identify patterns, improve compliance mechanisms, and advocate for better industry / regulatory practices. READ MORE (includes survey link) Member login required

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been invited by the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) to make submissions into the following treaty actions:

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates 
Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Australia on the Promotion and Protection of Investments

To share your views, please contact SMilici@FTAlliance.com.au by close of business Wednesday 15 January 2025 READ MOIRE

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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.

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.

Australian Border Force (ABF) & Department of Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF) Mandatory CPD & CBC Modules

Customs Broker Licensing Period to 31 March 2025

ABF - The ABF Mandatory CPD module for the 2024/25 CPD is now live - READ MORE

DAFF - The DAFF Mandatory CBC Activity 24-25/01 (CPD0215) will go live on 17 February 2025 on the Department's Learnhub site. The assessment will be automatically made available on the FTA training platform "MYFTACPD"  under the 'Active" filter for FTA members that attended a 2024 CPD Border Compliance Program (complimentary) or for those that have purchased an online training package for the period ending 31 March 2025. You will be sent an email when the assessment has been uploaded for completion. The Assessment must be completed by Monday 17 March 2025.

Important:

DAFF have advised that the Mandatory CBC Activity 24-25/01 (CPD0215) will provide you with 2 CPD Points in Stream A. Please ensure you take this into consideration when completing your 30 CPD points for the customs broker licencing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

LOGISTICS

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire ImpexDocs, provider of a suite of Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions to centralise, digitize and automate international trade workflow. ImpexdDocs is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and is being acquired from Acme Trade Group. READ MORE

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

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

SEAFREIGHT

Continuation of Industrial Action at QUBE Ports

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received the latest notification from Qube Ports in relation to further Protected Industrial Action at the Port of Brisbane which will take effect between 8 and 14 January 2025 - refer HERE

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AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations

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

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BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

NB: this report also contains stats for the period at 30 December 2024

6 January Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

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BORDER

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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Fortnight Ending 6th January 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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New leadership at the Anti-Dumping Commission

Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, has announced David Latina will lead the Anti-Dumping Commission for the next five years, bringing substantial industry experience to the role.
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update WeekEnding 6th January 2024

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

3.1.2025 : UNCTAD Top 10 Trade and Development Stories 2024 ... read more
31.12.2024 : UNCTAD - Rethinking development in the age of discontent ... read more
23.12.2024 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update Week Ending 6th January 2025.. login required

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 

13.9.2023 : 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