FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

FTA & CTAA Host Industry Seminar on Fremantle Traffic Bridge Closure

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) welcomed a strong turnout of just under 100 members, industry representatives, and government stakeholders at an informative seminar held last week in Fremantle.

The session focused on one of Fremantle's most significant future challenges – the 12-month closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge, scheduled to commence in early 2026. As part of the forum, Amanda Bradfield, Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA | APSA,  has put together a congestion guide which will be shared with members shortly. This will be useful info not just for your operational staff and transport providers, but also a good communication tool for your clients to make them aware of the issues and possible arrangements that can be put in place to minimise the impact  READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DE MINIMIS REMOVED:
LESSONS FROM THE US FOR AUSTRALIA

In the lead up to last week's removal of the low value di minimis in the United States, Kai Lincoln, Director - Aggregate Co wrote a compelling article in Across Borders (Annual Review 2025 - pages 52 & 53) titled 'How Trump has Triggered a Paradigm Shift for Australian E-commerce'.

FTA will continue to lead advocacy for broader cost recovery reform. Our goal is to minimise cross-subsidisation of charges, deliver fairer and more transparent charging mechanisms, and create strong incentives for businesses to adopt best practices in reporting and supply chain integrity.
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FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

MANDATORY ABF CPD MODULE
 
FTA has received confirmation from the Australian Border Force that the Mandatory ABF Module for the customs broker licensing period ending 31 March 2026 will be scheduled in January 2026 and will need to be completed by 31 March 2026. The Department will publish an ACN closer to the date with further details.

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LOGISTICS

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

Fremantle Ports wish to advise that H Berth will be unavailable from the 5^th to 14^th of January 2026 to accommodate essential maintenance. This timing has been selected to avoid multiple disruption periods and to streamline impacts for Victoria Quay operational users. A separate maintenance notice will follow. Fremantle Ports will also contact H Berth users directly. Fremantle Ports aims to minimise disruption to other port users.

More detailed information will be provided once arrangements are finalised. 
 
Please direct any enquiries to?customer@fremantleports.com.au. 

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

Updated Berth 11 maintenance information:

1.  Zone 2: Works remain on schedule, with handover to be completed by 03 September 2025.

• Zone 1: Works will continue until 12 September 2025. This extension is required to complete essential remediation works and allow adequate curing times for concrete repairs.

 Vessel Scheduling and Berthing Availability:

1.  Until 3 September 2025, vessels up to 200m LOA can be accommodated at Berth 12.

• Upon completion of Zone 2, there will be no restrictions for larger vessels to berth.

 
A diagram is attached outlining the Berth 11 maintenance.

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AIRFREIGHT

China Southern Airlines will boost its Sydney–Guangzhou services to four flights per day over the end-of-year peak.

The service, which will offer one-stop connections to cities like Beijing and Shanghai, reflect China Southern's "ongoing commitment to serving the Australian market and meeting growing travel demand between our nations," Jason Sun, regional general manager of the airline, said.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing:

•    Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). 

•    Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). READ MORE

Western Sydney International Airport appoints leaders of new Community Aviation Consultation Group

As the countdown to opening continues, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has appointed Professor Peter Shergold AC as the inaugural Independent Chair of its new Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG) and the Hon. Paul Lucas to the role of Deputy CACG Chair.  

The WSI CACG will work collaboratively with WSI to ensure community and stakeholder perspectives are considered in the operation, planning and strategic development of the airport. The membership will bring together a diverse stakeholder group - including industry and community leaders as well as airline and government representatives.  READ MORE

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report - sponsored by Hytec Cooling

In this edition of Biosecurity Matters you can read about;

• Stopping Red Imported Fire Ants in their tracks

• New cohort of detector dog handlers deployed

• DAFF's critical role in Australia/s largest military op
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BORDER

Invitation to Contribute – Tariff reform: Removal of additional nuisance tariffs

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has been invited by the Treasury Department to provide a formal submission in response to the Australian Government's consultation on the abolition of additional nuisance tariffs.

FTA has consistently advocated for reform in this area and welcomes the opportunity to represent members' views in this next stage of consultation.Your insights will help shape FTA's submission to Treasury and ensure the perspective of international trade and logistics is well represented.
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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 2nd September 2025

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 2nd September 2025

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 

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1.9.2025 :   Anti-Dumping Notice 1st September 202 - [read more
29.8.2025 : Anti-Dumping Notice 29th August 2025 - 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 

31.7.2025:  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