FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Parliamentary inquiry into the Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia's Transport Sector) Bill 2024

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) wish to inform members of the announcement by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) of its inquiry into the Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia's Transport Sector) Bill 2024. The PJCIS invites submissions to the inquiry by Thursday, 13 February 2025.

Members are encouraged to review the Bill and provide feedback to Tom Jensen by Thursday, 6 February 2025, for incorporation into the FTA/APSA submission. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

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 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.

In preparation for the upcoming CBC Activity, we recommend that you ensure that you have current access to the Learnhub site. Please refer HERE for directions.


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

Fremantle Ports have advised of upcoming essential maintenance at both container terminals - DP World and Patrick - to ensure continued safety and operational efficiency at Fremantle Port. Please see below for the anticipated dates, along with an attached maintenance schedule diagram:
 
DP World Terminal:  Berth 4 Shutdown:  Berth 5 Shutdown: 10 March 2025  
Patrick Terminal: Berth 8 Shutdown: 3 February 2025 | Berth 9 Shutdown: 7 April 2025  
 
During these shutdowns, the reduced quay length may affect vessel scheduling and processing times at both terminals. We are committed to minimising disruptions and will keep you informed of any changes.   . READ MORE

Fremantle: What does our port city look like without its port?

The rail capacity of Sydney's freight supply chains will receive a boost with Stage Two of NSW Ports' On-Dock Rail Investment Program at Port Botany scheduled to commence in the first half of this year.  READ MORE

Join the West Gate Tunnel Project at their next industry briefing, where you will receive information on upcoming construction and traffic management affecting heavy vehicles, as well as how they are getting ready to open and operate West Gate Tunnel in late 2025:
 

• Date: Thursday 6 February 2025

• Timing: 1:30–2:30pm

• Format: Online, via Microsoft Teams (link will be issued prior)

• RSVP: By the end of Wednesday 5 February.

 
Please register to secure your spot at the session and share this invite with your network. 
Confirm your attendance:

Email info@wgta.vic.gov.au using the subject line FREIGHT INDUSTRY BRIEFING: Attending.

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

Please find attached the December 2024 trade and supply chain stats* overview for Fremantle Ports. (* stats contained in this email may be subject to change.)

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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

In this issue:

• The NHVR and South Australian state and local governments collaborate to deliver productivity wins for industry

• NHVR bottles up best practices for grape and wine industry

• NHVR launches Vision 2025 Project to anchor future planning
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Notices:

SEAFREIGHT

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.
 

24 January 2025 : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event – China Australia Taiwan Service (CAT) inwards and outwards 

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

*International flights remain subject to government and regulatory approval.

Qantas Freight Operations

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

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the new DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 28th January 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 28th January 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Notices:
28.1.2025 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update Week Ending 24th January 2025 ... login required
27.1.2025 : WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body ... read more
23.1.2025 : EU initiates dispute complaint regarding Chinese patent licensing measures ... read more
22.1.2025 : Committee on Market Access concludes thematic series on supply chain resilience ... read more
22.1.2025 : Heads of WTO, WCO sign agreement to boost cooperation on trade and customs matters ... read more

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 

1.1.2025:  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

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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