FTA / APSA - TRAINING

• the use of anti-dumping exemption codes;
• transaction based money laundering;
• the voluntary disclosure program;
• customs broker licensing; and
• compliance program results

2025-2026 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

SENATE COMMITTEE - FREIGHT SUPPLY CHAINS

CEF DELAYS AT PORT BOTANY

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS

FTA / APSA have been collating data from various sources in relation to operating hours for service providers, shipping lines and government agencies over the coming Christmas / New Year period.

The information can be seen at the below link, however we remind all members to stay alert to notices from CargoWise / Containerchain and OneStop as well as monitoring the various web sites for changes to what has already been received. This list will be updated as more information comes to hand.

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FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DAILY CARGO NEWS - Opinion: ACCC has confirmed landside charges failure – now the government must act

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

Notices:

LOGISTICS

Fremantle Ports have provided FTA with details as regards (1) Sail;GP 2026 event and (2) maintenance programs for 2026. It would be recommended that members frequent themselves with the attached and below links so as to avoid any delays during these events.READ MORE
 

• Inner Harbour Maintenance Schedule 

• H Berth Maintenance Schedule

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

Fremantle Ports - Fremantle SailGP 2026 and H Berth Maintenance – Operational Update

As you may have seen, site preparation and assembly have now commenced at South Mole to support the upcoming SailGP event in January.
With the event approaching, all operational arrangements previously outlined are now confirmed as per below. Fremantle Ports is continuing to work closely with SailGP and key stakeholders to minimise impacts on port users. 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

Notices:

AIR FREIGHT

FTA / APSA Submission in response to Master Plan 2026 Preliminary Draft Perth Airport

It emphasises the need for long-term freight planning that protects industrial land, strengthens landside connectivity, and ensures cargo capacity and resilience keep pace with future growth. READ MORE

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

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

The DAFF Biosecurity Report will return on January 6

Notices:

TRADE

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 

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

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