FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2025/11 - sponsored by Port of Melbourne

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2025/11
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FTA / APSA - PERSONNEL
MEMBER SUPPORT - TRAINING, EVENTS & ADMINISTRATION

As a part our growth and commitment to maintaining high levels of member services, we have partnered with LogiHire to fill a full-time Member Support - Training, Events and Administration position in Sydney.
The successful application requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in IT systems. The successful candidate will manage online training platforms, events, data management and general administrative support while acting as a key point of contact for members - READ MORE
FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT
2025 International Trade Matters Series - Breakfast

Many thanks to Rob Di Carlo. from the Westpac Group for the invite to attend yesterday's breakfast. session. Some very informative presentations by Professor L. Gordon Flake , CEO - Perth USAsia Centre, James Thornberry, Managing Director - Australia - National Credit Insurance (Brokers) Pty Ltd and Darryl Daisley, Director – Axum - well done to Aleks Henderson from Export Finance Australia for moderating the Q&A. Also a good opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues Jenni Tiernan and Amanda Bradfield from EES Shipping .

Q&A panel - LtoR Darryl, Gordon and James

LtoR - Darryl Daisley, Professor Gordon Flake, John Park

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

12 DAYS LEFT TO COMPLETE YOUR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) 
 
A reminder to check you have completed your CPD & CBC training requirements for the customs broker licensing period ending 31 March 2025. A maximum of 12 points in Stream B only counts towards your total of 30 CPD points. 

To check your FTA CPD Attainment statement, log into MYFTACPD training platform, click on your name at the top right-hand side of the page/ Manage Account/FTA CPD Attainment Statement.

Please refer to the MYFTACPD training platform navigational video HERE.

Note: The Mandatory Australian Border Force ABF CPD Module will provide 3 CPD Points in Stream B. This is completed directly on their platform and will not appear on the FTA Attainment Statement.  Please refer HERE for further details. Must be completed by 31 March 2025.  
Mandatory Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)
 
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2024-2025 Mandatory CBC Activity 24-25/01 (CPD0215) interactive course should have been completed by 17 March 2025 on the Department's Learnhub platform and the assessment on the FTA training platform " MYFTACPD". 

FTA has now provided a report to the Department for reconciliation of all those that have completed the assessment with us. The Department will make contact directly for any accredited persons that has not met the deadline. 

If you were unable to complete the CBC activity and assessment please email aep.arrangements@aff.gov.au to discuss your personal circumstances.
HOW TO ACCESS THE MYFTACPD TRAINING PLATFORM
 
Once logged into MYFTACPD training platform, courses can be found under "My Learning", "Active" where you can view course materials and complete the assessments. If you attended a 2024 face-to-face session or have purchased an online training package you should have received an email with navigation instructions and username.
 
If you have misplaced, wish to change/re-set or need to setup your password or retrieve your username, please use the "reset and recovery option" under "Trouble Logging In" - HERE 
 
Check junk email folder for recovery/reset emails then follow the prompts.
The first time you go into the system you need to set up your password. 
2025 SECTION 77G & APPROVED ARRANGEMENT FORUMS
 
By registering for this event, you will hear direct from Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force (ABF) senior officers in terms of current compliance activity and emerging reforms in managing Sec 77G Depot, RACA and Approved Arrangement facilities. Each session will be facilitated by Andrew Christie - Andrew Christie Consulting and chair of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Biosecurity Treatment Provider Reference Group (BTPRG). 

View Program and purchase your tickets HERE

Note: For licensed customs brokers, attendance at each of these events will provide 4 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points  in Stream A (CPD accreditation to be confirmed)

2025-2026 FTA CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

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)  
Friday 4 April 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE (ONLY 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
Saturday 5 April 2025 - Program HERE / Registration HERE (ONLY 11 SPOTS AVAILABLE)

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 ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES

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.

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE
UPCOMING EVENTS

28 March 2025 : 2025 International Womens Day Events - QLD Postponed to Friday 28/3 
28 March 2025 : Port of Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop 
2 April 2025 : AMC Search Industry & Alumni event invitation
3 April 2025 : WISTA TAS - 3 April 2025 Ocean Film Festival 
4 April 2025 : 2025/26 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
5 April 2025 : 2025/26 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
9 April 2025 : FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
8 May 2025 : FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
9 May 2025 : 2025/26 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program 
10 May 2025 : 2025/26 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program 
14 May 2025 : 2025 Tasmanian Shippers Forum 
23 May 2025 : FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
24 May 2025 : 2025/26 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
3 June 2025 : FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
4 June 2025 : 2025/26 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program
19 July 2025 : WA International Trade Ball 
25 July 2025 : 2025 Care-Factor Industry Trade Ball 

 

Join us for the 2025 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball on Friday 25 July 2025 at the Fullerton Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney.

To purchase your ticket or view the event sponsorship prospectus - please click HERE

Ticket includes 3 course meal, drinks and live band.
    
All profits from the night go to our charity Find Ya Feet.
 
 
Event Sponsors
 

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Tickets are now on sale for the WA International Trade Ball (19th July)  80% of tickets already sold. 

Don't miss out on tickets - Purchase Now 

LOGISTICS

Port of Brisionae - modified traffic conditions

Please be advised that multiple locations on Port Drive will be modified to a partial, single lane closure for survey works on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March 2025. between 6.00pm and 6.00am (overnight works) weather permitting.  READ MORE



ACROSS BORDERS

 

 

Many thanks to the
Tristan Anderson, Executive Advisor, Transport & Infrastructure Strategy - GHD Advisory Insurance Brokers for his commentary in the latest edition of the Across Borders magazine.




 

"In fact, reducing the global supply of coal will drive up prices and produce significant returns which can be used to super-charge large scale decarb projects in both our and developing economies."



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

TT Talk - March 2025

In the March issue of TT Talk they look at

  • Automation is now an option for ports

  • Why smart containers are the future
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TT Club highlights dangers of fire to mobile port equipment

Analysis of the international freight and cargo handling insurer's claims history reveals that a fifth of all losses and damage to port equipment are related to fire.  There exists a real and significant risk to the safety of the workforce and terminal users that must be addressed.  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

MUA stop work meeting - BRISBANE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received notice of an authorised stop work meeting at the Patrick Brisbane Autostrad terminal for Wednesday 26th March 2025  READ MORE

DP World Operational disruption - Melbourne

Please note that due to Port of Melbourne McKenzie Rd Pavement construction, the exit gates for DPW WST will be required to be closed while construction takes place.
As a consequence, the road will close on Friday 28th March at 1400hrs (last zone 1200hrs) and will reopen on Monday 31st March at 0600hrs. READ MORE

Fremantle Port  - Bunkering returns to normal

Fremantle Ports are pleased to advise that protected industrial action between the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Teekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltd has now been lifted and bunkering has returned to normal operations. 

PART X Competition & Consumer Act

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.
 

13 March 2025 : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event – for China to Australia inwards and outwards service

Notices:

14.3.2025 : International Shipping Line Financial Data Update ... login required
18.3.2025 : Port of Brisbane - Applications now open – $100,000 community grant funding up for grabs ... read more
18.3.2025 : NSW Ports 2025 Community Grants Program ... read more
17.3.2025 : DP World (Melbourne) - Upcoming Disruption due to West Swanson Terminal Exit Gate Closure ... read more
17.3.2025 : Patrick (Brisbane) - MUA Stop Work Meeting - 26 March 2025 ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations

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

Notices:
17.3.2025 : IATA Chart of the Week - The Growing Challenge of Capacity Planning ... read more
12.3.2025 : IATA Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE   to review the new DAFF Biosecurity Report

BORDER

Notices:

14.3.2025 : NZ Customs Release ... read more
12.3.2025 : ABF - TC Gazette ... read more
12.3.2025 : U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Guidance on Tariffs for Steel and Aluminum Articles ... read more
12.3.2025 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2025/03 Application for Customs Broker Licences ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 18th March 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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AUSTRADE - Export Update

In the latest export update we look at;

  • Modernising Australia's FTAs with Southeast Asia

  • Munda wines raises a toast to Malaysian Exports

  • Aussie F&B exporters unlock opportunities Gulfood

    READ MORE

Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 18th March 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Notices:
17.3.2025 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update Week Ending 14th March 2025 ... login required
17.3.2025 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... 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

Member Communications
 

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

Finance Report
Daily Market Commentary and Weekly Market Calendar
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