FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

Effective this year, the CBC activity includes both the learning and assessment component, which will only be delivered through the department's education and training platform, Learnhub.

All accredited persons must complete the CBC activity by Thursday, 23 July 2026.

Further details are available HERE

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Australian Sanctions Laws – Compliance, Risk and Resilience

Join us for an exclusive webinar presented by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO), providing a practical overview of Australia's sanctions framework and its direct impact on customs brokers, freight forwarders and logistics service providers operating at the frontline of international trade.

Federal Budget 2026: Economic Outlook, Trade Risks and What Comes Next: Insights from Economist Saul Eslake Saul Eslake

Join renowned economist Saul Eslake for a timely webinar examining the 2026 Federal Budget, Australia's economic outlook, global trade developments and the implications for business and industry. Includes live Q&A.

FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights

Join us as we break down the latest FTA/APSA Shipping Report - June 2026

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

LOGISTICS

Hybrid automatic container carriers boost eco-efficient operations at Victoria International Container Terminal

The new ACCs form part of VICT's expansion program aimed at increasing annual capacity to over 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) while supporting more efficient and sustainable terminal operations.  READ MORE

TT Talk: June 2026

This month, we examine how effective crisis communication can support operational resilience and build customer trust during disruption; the complex decisions ports face when responding to requests for refuge; and highlight the growing threat of copper theft and the need for stronger, layered controls to address increasingly sophisticated criminal activity across the supply chain. READ MORE

Bees, bats, organic foods benefit from NSW Ports grants

LOCAL schools, sporting clubs and a program designed to help local residents build practical skills in growing food, reducing waste, and making healthy, affordable food choices are among the 14 recipients of this year's NSW Ports Community Grants Program.

The program offers one-off grants of up to $25,000 for local initiatives, projects and services operating within eligible postcodes in the vicinity of NSW Ports' sites at Port Botany, Port Kembla and the Enfield and Cooks River Intermodal Terminals.

Chief executive Marika Calfas said NSW Ports continued to support a diverse mix of initiatives that contribute to building resilient and thriving communities. READ MORE ( story credit DCN)

Ballarat intermodal freight hub moves closer to completion

Construction is progressing on the $55 million Ballarat intermodal freight hub, a project designed to shift more freight onto rail while supporting industrial growth across western Victoria.

The facility, located within the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ), is expected to become a key freight gateway for regional producers and manufacturers, providing direct access to the broad-gauge Ballarat-Ararat rail corridor and strengthening connections to the Port of Melbourne.The project will also support the movement of more than 300,000 tonnes of grain each year to George Weston Foods' new flour processing facility, which is nearing completion within the employment precinct. READ MORE (story credit ATN magazine)

Notices:

5.6.2026 : DP World (Brisbane Terminal) - Terminal IT Outage: Wednesday 10 June - 04:00 to 15:00 - read more

4.6.2026 : Patrick (Fisherman Islands Terminal) - Terminal Shutdown - Tuesday 9th June 2026  read more

4.6.2026 : FTA / APSA Shipping Report 2026, Edition 26 - Sponsored by PayCargo - .read more

3.6.2026 : Media Release - Hybrid automatic container carriers boost eco-efficient operations at Victoria International Container Terminal - read more

3.6.2026 : ANL / CMA CGM - Notice to Oceania Customers: No Change to Voyage Numbering - read more

SEA FREIGHT

While the iron is hot: Lines strike

CARRIERS appear to be going for broke — though they will tell you they're just avoiding going broke — in the China-Australia trade where spot rates are at their highest in 2026 and new rate rises and peak season surcharges are queuing up.

The mean SCFI for Shanghai-Sydney has risen by 6% in each of the past two weeks, to hit USD2,974/FEU in Week 23 — which is around USD100 ahead of the previous high point, in week two. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

PART X Competition & Consumer Act

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AIR FREIGHT

dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

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

BIOSECURITY

Please click  HERE   the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by  WiseTech Global

TRADE

In the latest update from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission we look at;

• How the Yoghurt Shop overcame supply chain challenges

• Aussie seafood reels in buyers at SEG

• Exporting METS to Latin America

• Supply chain insights and updates, now weekly
  READ MORE

FTA have added the Xe exchange rate widget to the right sidebar on our FTAlliance.com.au home page, so members can easily convert using live rates provided by our affiliate partner in Xe.

It also has a link to the Xe/FTA landing page for members to create a free account with Xe.

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 9th June 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 9th June 2026

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

BORDER

Man charged with drug trafficking following operational activity across Melbourne's West

A West Footscray man has been charged following his alleged links to an alleged international crime group conspiring to import tonnes of illicit drugs into Australia.  

The Victorian Joint Organised Crime Taskforce (JOCTF) executed search warrants at residences in West Footscray and Flemington last week (28 May, 2026), as part of Operation Bruce Cremorne.  

During these warrants, officers seized 2.15kg of heroin, 3.28kg of methamphetamine, approximately $80,000 AUD in cash and a cash counting machine. 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
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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