FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

The meeting allowed FTA/APSA to further advance our formal submission with seven key recommendations. 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

In this first update for 2025 Saul Cannon, CEO - Port of Merlb ounre looks at

• Port Infrastructure update

• Port stats

• Government and industry engagements

• Appleton dock remediation works
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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

Continued growth in risk to inland waterway operations: Climate change resilience measures required

There are alarming warning signs says international freight and cargo handling insurer TT Club, that severe climatic events are already impacting inland waterway operations; these impacts are widely forecast to get worse in the future. READ MORE

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

Changes to maritime dangerous goods regulations - TT Talk

Following the usual biennial cycle, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code has been updated and amended. This latest version, Amendment 42-24, entered transitional effect from 1 January 2025, meaning that stakeholders may start using the revised provisions. Amendment 41-22 will be mandatorily in force until 1 January 2026. READ MORE

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AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the new DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

Advice has been received from Australian Border Force (ABF) as to the new customs duty rates for certain excise-equivalent goods, including spirits, beers and fuel products, that became operative from 3 February 2025.  READ MORE

In the January issue we look at

• the latest list of chemicals on the inventory

• tips on searching for chemicals
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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 4th February 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 4th February 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Notices:
4.5.2025 : Business Newsletter 4th January 2025 ... read more
3.2.2025 : Escalating Trade Wars - What It Means for International Trade ... read more
3.2.2025 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update Week Ending 31st 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 

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