FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2025/38 - sponsored by V.I.C.T

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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"VICT - The Gateway to Victoria"
FTA sponsors 2025 DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Freight Forwarder of the Year category at the Daily Cargo News (DCN) Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards 2025.

 

The Freight Forwarder of the Year Award celebrates excellence, innovation, and leadership in freight forwarding – a discipline central to the work of many FTA members. READ MORE

We look forward to joining industry leaders, partners and members at the 2025 DCN Awards to celebrate the remarkable contributions of our sector  NOMINATE NOW

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Yes it's Finals time in Melbourne

Great to share a table with Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members and enjoy the energy of close to 100 guests at the CTAA AFL Grand Final Lunch at the The Yarraville Club. A big thanks to Neil Chambers of Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) for hosting such a well-run and enjoyable event.

Guest speaker Dane Swan kept everyone entertained with stories from his AFL career – on and off the field!

(pictured l to r -Vlad Jotic – ANL, Shanon Gould – OceanBridge, Daniel Crawford – OTB Logistics, Lachlan Hunter – IH Hunter, Mark Borchert – Specific Freight, Caralene Moloney – Port Of Melbourne, Leo Velona – Expeditors and Sal Milici - FTA )

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

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

Notices:

30.7.2025 : DCN - Industry ball shows true care factor - read more

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

Save the Date!

2026 Australia & New Zealand - Shipping & Logistics Conference

PLATINUM SPONSOR

 

FTA, APSA and the New Zealand Cargo Owners Council (NZCOC) have announced the inaugural Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference, to be held in Sydney on 27–28 August 2026, with the Port of Newcastle as Platinum Sponsor.
This new annual event will alternate between both countries and spotlight regional supply chain collaboration, trade resilience, and innovation. 
Save the date and make plans to join us in Sydney on 27–28 August 2026 — it's one you won't want to miss!  READ MORE 


 
UPCOMING WEBINAR

Thursday 2 October
1200 AEST



 
DATES TO DIARISE
25 September 2025 : ICHCA QLD: Intelligence of Maritime Forum 2025 sponsored by Ligentia Logistics Australia 
25 September 2025 : 2025 Senior & Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon - UPDATED
2 October 2025 : Webinar - FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights 
2 October 2025 : WISTA NSW: BlueScope Steelworks & Vessel Tour - Port Kembla 
22 October 2025 : WEBINAR - Game Changers in Global Trade: Hear from WiseTech Global CEO Zubin Appoo
5 November 2025 : WISTA - South Australia Chapter Launch Breakfast 
13 November 2025 : Webinar - FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights 
20 November 2025 : 2025 FTA VIC Christmas Networking Function 
27 November 2025 : 2025 FTA NSW Christmas Networking Function
3 December 2025 : 2025 FTA WA Christmas Networking Function 
4 December 2025 : 2025 FTA QLD Christmas Networking Function
4 December 2025 : Webinar - FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights 
2 May 2026 : 2026/27 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program - Saturday 2 May 2026 
8 May 2026 : 2026/27 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program- Friday 8 May 2026 
9 May 2026 : 2026/27 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program- Saturday 9 May 2026 
15 May 2026 : 2026/27 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program - Friday 15 May 2026
16 May 2026 : 2026/27 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program - Saturday 16 May 2026 
27 May 2026 : 2026/27 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program - Wednesday 27 May 2026 
17 June 2026 : 2026 FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
24 June 2026 : 2026 FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
1 July 2026 : 2026 FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
15 July 2026 : 2026 FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
27 August 2026 : Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference

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.


2025-2026 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. New content is now ready for your completion.

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.

Employees of members who do not require CPD points or a formal certificate/attainment statement can access webinar/seminar recordings on our main website HERE (corporate member password protected).

Please email Caroline at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au if you wish to purchase a package.

Notices:

23 July 2025 : 2026/27 CPD- Early Bird Registration- Now Open! - read more

LOGISTICS

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

Notices:

22.9.2025 : Gladstone Ports - New CEO takes the helm at Gladstone Ports Corporation - read more
22.9.2025 : OOCL - USTR 301 Service Fee - read more
22.9.2025 : Port of Brisbane: Driving sustainable growth for Queensland - read more
17.9.2025 : Webinar - Exclusive Westport Update - read more
17.9.2025 : FTA SUPPORTS 11TH ANNUAL RETAIL FULFILMENT SHOW - read more
17.9.2025 : Fuelling the future: $1.1 billion to power cleaner Aussie fuel production - .read more

SEAFREIGHT

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.


22.9.2025 : Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event – for CMA CGM-MARFRET-CP Ships Panama Vessel Sharing Agreement inwards and outwards service  

Notices:


23.9.2025 : The Container Port Performance Index 2020 - 2024 - read more
23.09.2025 : International Shipping Line Financial Data Update - read more

AIRFREIGHT

Sydney Airport releases preliminary draft Master Plan 2045


Sydney Airport has released its preliminary draft Master Plan 2045, setting out a vision for growth that forecasts 72 million passengers a year, $70 billion in annual economic contribution and more than 105,000 direct jobs by 2045.

Scott Charlton, Sydney Airport CEO, said: "We're pleased to release our preliminary draft Master Plan 2045 and look forward to receiving feedback from our local community, airlines and precinct partners, government at all levels - everyone who has a stake in Sydney Airport's sustainable growth and development". READ MORE

ACROSS BORDERS


We would like to extend our thanks to Western Sydney International Airport for their article in the recent Across Borders Annual Review 2025.  




 

"Strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Menzies Aviation and Qantas Freight ensure the precinct's operational excellence and capacity to handle diverse cargo needs, while providing airlines a choice of high-quality service providers. "

 


 READ MORE 


 

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


Qantas Freight Operations

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

Notices:


17.9.2025 : SYD - From school to the skies: Sydney Airport Jobs Fair opens career pathways - .read more

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report - sponsored by B.I.E.R.S

BORDER

Notices:

23.9.2025:  AFP - Third man charged over Northern Territory's largest ketamine importation - read more
22.9.2025 : ABF - UPCOMING WEEKEND OUTAGE TO THE ICS - SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025 - .read more
19.9.2025 : NZ Customs Release - read more
18.9.2025 : AFP - First person jailed over SA's largest cocaine seizure - read more
17.9.2025 : ABF TC Gazette 25/36 - read more

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 23rd 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 23rd September 2025

 

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


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Notices:


22.9.2025 : Anti-Dumping Notice 22nd September 2025 - read more
19.9.2025 : Anti-Dumping Notice 19th September 2025 - read more
18.9.2025 : Anti-Dumping Notice 18th September 2025 - read more
2025 SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY SEMESTER 2
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT & INTERNSHIPS - NOW OPEN
We encourage members to consider engaging with new talent via Swinburne University's 2025 Semester 2 Professional Placement & Student Internship Program which is now open for placements. This initiative is available to organisations with Victorian operations only. 
 
Swinburne students from across all discipline areas can take part in this initiative, from Supply Chain and Logistics students to Finance, Marketing and HR. Please refer HERE for further details on this exciting initiative.

Applications are open and students must start by the week commencing 4 August 2025 so make sure to act soon if you are interested!

Interested in learning more? Please get in touch with Zoe Shew at Swinburne directly on zshew@swin.edu.au if you would like to explore taking on a student.

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 


8 September 2025 : Webinars & CPD Recordings - read more 

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
 

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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

 
 


 















 

 
 






  




























 

 
 


 
 
















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