FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

NTC - Updating the Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedore Charges and Expansion to Empty Container Park Charges - Consultation Paper & Call for Feedback

FTA / APSA will be preparing a detailed submission in response to the consultation, reflecting the views of our freight forwarder, customs broker, importer, exporter, and logistics provider members. Members are encouraged to share any feedback, operational insights, or specific issues they would like considered as part of our collective response.

Please direct all comments via email to tjensen@ftalliance.com.au by Friday, 6 March 2026, to assist in forming our industry position. READ MORE (member log in required)

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DCN - Consultation welcomed, but concerns remain over voluntary process

"FTA and APSA will continue to strongly advocate for a mandatory regulatory framework that provides effective oversight and delivers genuine protection for industry participants against excessive and unregulated landside charges,"  READ MORE

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

2025-2026 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the inaugural Biosecurity Business Pledge Australia members webinar series, featuring a keynote address from Chris Ipkendanz, Assistant Secretary of Crisis and Emergency Management at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

The 30-Second Advantage: Driving Commercial Success in Logistics

Join us for an exclusive webinar with Simone Peacock of PayCargo who will discuss emerging trends in forwarding and logistics and learn how a 30-second response time can dramatically lift conversions and accelerate ROI.

Cargo Loss, Damage & Contracting Risks - 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series

Join Karim Bizri, James Cotis and Henry Steindl for the first session of the 2026 Risk & Resilience Webinar Series, as they take a practical look at cargo loss, damage and contracting risks facing freight forwarders and supply chain operators.

WISTA Australia is a non-profit organisation established in 2011 for women within the shipping and trade sectors to promote networking and educational opportunities for female participants in these industries for the betterment of the Australian and international trade. 
 
Interested in learning more about WISTA and looking to enjoy the camaraderie of female peers, please contact membership@wistaaustralia.org

Join industry peers as we come together across Australia to celebrate women's achievements and leadership. Be part of nation-wide events recognising the strength, resilience, and innovation of women in Supply Chain and Logistics. Events will be held in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and SA.

Join SCLAA and FTA at one of the 5 national events and connect with leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the supply chain sector. Secure your tickets today before they sell out.

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LOGISTICS

VICT set for another quarter-century

VICT CEO Bruno Porchietto said the expansion of the contract term reinforced the company's long-standing commitment to the Port of Melbourne and to the Victorian economy.

"The extension allows us to continue investing in capacity, systems and people to support the state's trade requirements over the long term, while providing shipping lines and cargo owners with greater operating continuity and certainty," he said. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Industry Skills Australia (ISA) invites you to take part in our Stakeholder Engagement Survey. Your feedback is important to us and this survey will help us understand:

• How effectively we engage and communicate with you

• How useful our Industry Workforce Plans are and how they can be improved

• How we can make it easier for you to provide feedback and participate in our initiatives

 The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete  CLICK HERE TO START SURVEY
 

Please submit your response by 27 February 2026. Your insights help us continually improve and deliver meaningful benefits to the transport supply chain industries.

WiseTech Global and Hapag-Lloyd launch IoT container tracking pilot to deliver next-generation supply chain visibility

We are pleased to share the latest set of TT Talk articles, each offering practical insight into some of the most pressing topics in today's transport and logistics landscape. 

• Use of AI for Customs entry

• Flood Risk and how to reduce it

• Supply Chain Buleltin

• Temperature controlled air cargo shipments
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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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SEA FREIGHT

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.

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AIR FREIGHT

Cathay Cargo looks forward to A350Fs and perishables growth

The Hong Kong-based cargo arm of Cathay Pacific benefits from ample belly capacity in its fleet, with more passenger aircraft due to arrive this year, but has more limited freighter capacity. Of 179 own-controlled aircraft in total, 20 are freighters, all Boeing 747Fs.

Therefore, the additional capacity from the six A350Fs ordered from Airbus in December 2023, alongside rights for 20 more units, will provide vital support on busy routes out of Hong Kong, explains James Evans, general manager, Cargo Commercial Cathay Cargo .
READ MORE (story credit Air Cargo News)

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

BIOSECURITY

Please click HERE to review the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by Talux IQ

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TRADE

WA Gulf mission to build agriculture exports

THE GROWING Persian Gulf trade with Western Australia, worth $955.4 million in 2024-25, led by grain and meat exports, will be the focus of a trade mission to the region this week.

The mission to build WA primary industries exports will be led by the state's agriculture minister Jackie Jarvis and will take in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

In the latest issue of the export update from Austrade they look at;

• Trade Diversification Network

• India's retail revolution

• GISEC 2026, Dubai
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Trade Data Updates Week Ending 10th February 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 10th February 2026

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

BORDER

AFP - Italian national jailed in WA for trafficking Christmas toys stuffed with ketamine

An Italian national has been sentenced to a maximum six years and eight months' imprisonment in Western Australia for attempting to traffic Christmas toys stuffed with ketamine into the state. 

The ABF alerted AFP officers, who replaced the illicit drugs with an inert substance before the package was released for delivery on 4 January, 2024, and taken to a residence in the Perth suburb of Coogee.  READ MORE (story credit AFP newsroom)

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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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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

Training, Finance & Events Enquiries
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send training, finance, events and general administration enquiries to Training@FTAlliance.com.au

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SPONSORS

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Sponsorship prospectus is available HERE