Association Alliances
APSA and FTA contribute to global trade and regulatory reforms via membership of international associations - at a domestic level, alliances with key industry associations allows APSA and FTA to provide a respected, influential and holistic industry perspective in advocacy activity.
APSA is Australia's representative to the Global Shipper's Forum (GSF). The GSF represents shippers' interests and that of their respective organisations from Asia, Europe, North and South America and Africa. The main focus of the GSF is to influence commercial developments in the international freight transport industry and the policy decisions of governments and international organisations as they affect shippers and receivers of freight.
APSA and the New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO) work collaboratively on trade reforms in supply chain developments, especially relating to cargo handling and movement, commerce and legislative change. NZCCO is the principal association representing New Zealand's major cargo owners including many of the country's biggest exporters and importers.
FTA and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) have an alliance known as 'Women in Logistics - WIL' facilitating opportunities for networking and professional/personal development for women in the freight logistics and international trade sectors. WISTA is an international organisation for women involved in the maritime industries.
APSA supports the Australian Cotton Shippers Association in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
APSA and FTA support the Australian International Movers Association in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues. As a part of this arrangement, FTA standard membership benefits have been extended to all AIMA members.
APSA supports the Australian Council of Wool Exporters & Processors in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
APSA, FTA and the Container Transport Alliance of Australia (CTAA) have agreed to an alliance arrangement to collaboratively work on key advocacy issues. In addition to this, members of both FTA and CTAA receive discounts for attendance of events hosted by respective organisations.
APSA supports the Australian Meat Industry Council in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
APSA supports the Australian Dairy Products Federation in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
APSA supports the Australian Horticulture Trade in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
APSA supports the Tyre Stewardship Association in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
APSA supports the Grain Trade Australia in a membership capacity working collaboratively on key advocacy issues.
"The Australian International Movers Association relies upon FTA to advocate its position in dealings with the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. AIMA has found FTA to be extremely effective in this regard. The AIMA membership has also benefitted from FTA's engagement and communication in wider industry issues such VGM SOLAS compliance and stevedoring.
The Australian International Movers Association is also an active member of the Australian Peak Shippers' Association and has retained a position on the board of APSA to ensure the interests of Australian international moving companies are protected in its dealings with international shipping lines and governmental authorities.
As both an importer and exporter, AIMA is supportive of the move to tie APSA and FTA closer together and will continue its membership of both organisations."
Phillip Gordon
Chairman
AIMA
