SEMINAR
West Gate Tunnel - Container Logistics Impacts 
Tuesday, 4th March 2025

CTAA, in collaboration with Freight & Trade Alliance, the Australian Peak Shippers Association, and other industry organisations, is hosting this FREE SEMINAR to begin to arm all container logistics chain stakeholders with more information to assess the impacts from their own perspective.

When:8am for 8.45am to 12.45pm (followed by a buffet lunch), Tuesday, 4th March 2025
Where: Ballroom, Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen Street, Yarraville (ample free carparking adjacent to the Club)
Cost: FREE!! (but registration is essential)

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics  - FTA  had the pleasure last week of presenting to the team at One Global Logistics as part of their 2025 National Conference on the Gold Coast. It was great to see a team so engaged and committed to excellence in global trade and logistics—thank you Chris Attard, James Sparke and Jake Bowcock for the opportunity to share insights and be part of the conversation with your team!

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

Freight forwarders: Why you need carbon reporting & how to get started

providing accurate emissions data can help you stay competitive and build stronger relationships. 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

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SEAFREIGHT

Pilbara Ports has started clearing vessels from the Port of Port Hedland, including vessels at anchor. All port anchorages are expected to be cleared by 6.00pm-7.00pm on 12 February 2025. 
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AIRFREIGHT

With new facilities now running in Melbourne and Sydney, and Auckland set to join the lineup in March 2025, this is a huge boost for airlines, freight forwarders, and e-commerce logistics.
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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) CEO Simon Hickey and dnata Catering & Retail Australia's (dnata) Chief Commercial Officer Mark Stubbings announce a new commercial partnership that will see dnata develop a purpose-built facility at WSI to service domestic and international airlines. READ MORE

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 latest DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

hide cocaine in refrigerated containers used by legitimate businesses to import goods into Sydney.  READ MORE

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TRADE

In this issue the ATIC looks at 

• 10 years of JAEPA and KAFTA

• Rock lobsters back in China

• What does the UAE trade agreement mean for Australian Agriculture

• Simplifying Australia's Trade system
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  In reference to the last bullet point we are pleased to see our Across Borders magazine being referenced for Daniel Curtis's commentary

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 11th 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 11th February 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Notices:
11 February 2025 : DFAT - Modernising Australia's Southeast Asian free trade agreements for the future ... read more
10.2.2025 : ATIC - Export Update ... read more
10.2.2025 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update Week Ending 7th February 2025 ... login required
6.2.2025 : WTO - China initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US tariff measures ... 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

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