FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

FTA have launched our draft programs for the 2025-2026 CPD Border Compliance Program sessions with content delivered by an expert panel of presenters from across government and commerce. Please view the program and purchase your tickets via the links below. We recommend that you book now to receive the member early bird rate.

SYDNEY (Novotel Hotel - Brighton Beach, Brighton Le Sands)  
(Sydney member early bird rate extended to Friday 7 March - book now!)
Friday 4 April 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE
Saturday 5 April 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE

MELBOURNE (Hyatt Place Essendon Fields)
9 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE (member early bird rate closes 9 April)
10 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE (member early bird rate closes 10 April)

PERTH (Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront) (member early bird rate closes 24 April)
Saturday 24 May 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE

BRISBANE (Brisbane Airport Conference Centre)
Wednesday 4 June 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE  (member early bird rate closes 4 May)

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.

Join in the fun and mix with fellow colleagues and new ones - Dinner / Drinks and Entertainment till midnight. Please refer HERE  for more info

Tickets: $185.00 per person or $1850.00 per table of ten

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Throughout February and March, the NHVR will host collaborative workshops across the country as a first step in this extensive project, and we want to include a broad range of voices and viewpoints from across diverse sectors within the heavy vehicle industry, to ensure our future NHVR strategies are truly representative. READ MORE

Adelaide: Tuesday 18, March - Register HERE 
Adelaide: Wednesday, 19 March - Register HERE
Perth: Friday, March 21 - Register HERE
Brisbane: Monday, 24 March - Register HERE
Townsville: Wednesday, 26 March - Register HERE

Should you seek more information, please contact: Nicole.Najjar@nhvr.gov.au

LOGISTICS

FTA / APSA advocacy secures key change in slot booking process - DP World Melbourne

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are pleased to update members on a significant process improvement at DP World Australia (DPWA) West Swanson Terminal (WST). READ MORE

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, today announced it has entered into an agreement, which is subject to certain conditions precedent, to acquire Opentecnología S.A., a leading customs and logistics technology business specializing in customs solutions tailored for the Colombian market. READ MORE

Effective from 22 March 2025 there will be a change to the operation and layout of the Darwin Port Container Park, with the facility moving to a common user arrangement which will improve efficiency, productivity and safety within the yard as well as allow for growth. READ MORE

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

Please see this link for live stream if you are unable to attend - https://www.caktusproductions.com.au/jamesevans

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

NSW Ports 2025 Community Grants Program Opening Soon!

NSW Ports are excited to announce that the 2025 Community Grants Program will launch soon! This year, the program celebrates its fifth anniversary. READ MORE

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have received advice from Menzies Aviation regarding a revision to their International Terminal Service Fees (TSF), which will come into effect from 1 April 2025:  

Menzies Aviation -TSF Amendment
Menzies Aviation Terminal Service Fees - Australia 1 April 2025

DIRECT Malaysia Airlines flights from South Australia to Kuala Lumpur have unlocked 75 tonnes of direct air freight capacity.

Taking advantage of the $1 billion export markets for South Australian businesses, is a new trade and investment expert Nadzirah Ali who will be based out of the Austrade office in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia is South Australia's third largest export partner and is also an influential trade hub in Southeast Asia – one of the fastest growing regions in the world with increasing global economic influence. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Scheduled repair works at QF Melbourne Domestic Terminal - March 3rd & 10th 2025

Minor repair works are scheduled for the Terminal 2 landside crossover starting Monday 3 March from 7.30am to 3pm. The work will be carried out in two stages:READ MORE

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

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE   to review the new DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

From 1 March 2025, new drugs and precursors will be classified as border controlled substances under the Criminal Code Regulations 2019, the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958, and the Customs Regulation 2015. READ MORE

The following are some of the items in the February edition

• Information requirements for certificate applications for designated fluorinated
  chemicals - Have your say

• Inventory listings and updates

• READ MORE

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 4th March 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 March 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Notices:
4.3.2025 : Australian Government - Business newsletter ... read more
3.3.2025 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update Week Ending 27th February 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

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