ACCC 2025-26 Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report Survey - Have Your Say

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Trade 2040 Report Sets Long-Term Agenda for Australia s Trading Future

This engagement was further advanced through our participation in the Annual Peak Bodies Consultations hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) at the National Press Club, Canberra, where we contributed to discussions aimed at influencing policy direction and strengthening collaboration between government and industry. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

As a valued exhibitor and Silver Sponsor of next month's Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference, Yojee will play a key role in showcasing industry-leading technology, while Shane D'Aprile will contribute expert insights as a conference panellist.

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 Friday, 24 July 2026.

Further details are available HERE

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

2GB - Significant disruption resulting from prolonged delays at Qantas Freight Sydney Terminal

Air Cargo News - FIATA calls for delay to IATA changes to direct air waybill framework

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has again been referenced in the Air Cargo News coverage, highlighting particular concerns that the changes may also transfer responsibility and liability for Dangerous Goods shipments to freight forwarders, even where operational control, documentation, cargo declarations and packaging information sit with other parties in the supply chain. READ MORE

Goods Compliance Update - June 2026

Russell Wiese of CGT Law will address key takeaways from the June 2026 Goods Compliance Update

CPD POINTS: This session has been accredited for 3 customs broker CPD Points in Stream A (FTA211) - please note you MUST complete the online assessment to receive these points.

The brown marmorated stink bug:
keeping Australia free of BMSB

Join us for the next instalment of the Biosecurity Business Pledge Australia members webinar series, featuring Caryn Scott, Director of the Hitchhiker and Non-First Ports Cargo Policy Team at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

FTA/APSA Global Shipping Insights

Join us as we break down the latest FTA/APSA Shipping Report, covering:
Rate trends and post-tariff market shifts
Congestion, capacity challenges, and blank sailings
Geopolitical Issues and changing global routes
Australia's trade and port updates

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

2026 CARE-FACTOR INDUSTRY CHARITY TRADE BALL 

LOGISTICS

OneStop and Intermodal Group Renew Partnership to Shape the Future of Digital Intermodal Logistics

expect a consistent, connected experience across container management, vehicle booking, and real-time visibility at each point in the IMG network. Read Full Media Release HERE

Lithium for batteries powers up Port of Fremantle

WESTERN Australia's newest lithium development is set to add another stream of battery-mineral exports through Fremantle Port, following Develop Global's move to bring the Pioneer Dome project into production this year.

Although Pioneer Dome is closer to Esperance, its product will join the established supply chain that moves all of WA's containerised lithium exports through Fremantle. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

The department has released a new guide to help concessional RAV entry approval holders understand their responsibilities when a supplied vehicle may need to be recalled.The guide was developed with input from industry, and we thank those who contributed their time and practical insights.

Concessional RAV entry approval holders are encouraged to read the guide and review their internal processes, so they are prepared if recall action is required. READ MORE

New Chairs for two WA regional ports

FORMER Perth Airport CEO, Brad Geatches has been appointed as the new chair of Southern Ports Authority while Mellisa Teede has been appointed chair of Kimberley Ports Authority (KPA).

Ports minister Stephen Dawson said both appointments were for a two-year term, effective 1 July 2026.

Mr Geatches joins Southern Ports having served on the Pilbara Ports board since 2019, including as chair (2019-24) and deputy chair (since 2024). READ MORE (story credit DCN)

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SEA FREIGHT

Office Relocation - CMA CGM | ANL Brisbane

CMA CGM and ANL Brisbane office is relocating over the next two weeks.

During this time, the Brisbane office will be unable to print original Bills of Lading or receive documentation. We expect to begin operating from our new office on Monday, 13 July 2026.
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Container spot rates hit four-year highs

Container spot freight rates jumped again this week, pushing global benchmarks to their highest levels since the pandemic-era peak of 2022, as tariff-driven cargo frontloading combined with lingering disruption around the Strait of Hormuz  READ MORE (story credit Splash)

Fremantle vehicle imports grow

NEW vehicle imports through the Port of Fremantle are continuing to grow. The port recorded its strongest March throughput in three years as Western Australia's automotive demand remains strong.

Fremantle handled 10,572 new vehicles in March 2026, up from 9884 in March 2025 and 8947 in March 2024. The figures reflect a steady recovery in global automotive supply chains and a return to consistent ro-ro scheduling after several years of disruption. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

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AIR FREIGHT

Airports and transport companies look to a sparky future

MONEY is seemingly flowing into cleaner energy within the transport sector, with ground support equipment at airports and battery electric trucks among interesting announcements during the past week.

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and Freightquip announced a partnership that will see WSI become the first Australian airport to operate an airport-wide GSE pooling program.

From October, WSI will have the highest proportion of electric ground support equipment of any airport nationally. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

Texel Air signs on to Western Sydney International

TEXEL Air Australasia has signed on to operate charter air cargo services from the soon to be opened Western Sydney International (WSI) airport's 24-hour cargo precinct with the first commercial freighters scheduled to land on Sunday 26 July.

WSI chief executive Simon Hickey said the addition of Texel Air would strengthen Sydney's air cargo capacity and support new trade and employment opportunities. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click  HERE   the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by OneStop

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TRADE

In the latests export update rom AUSTRADE they look at;

• Australian wine and spirits dazzle Asian buyers

• How exporters can navigate supply chain disruption

• Aussie lobsters rock into top Chinese retailers

• Join Austrade's South Asia export strategy workshops
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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 7th July 2026

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

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 7th July 2026

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

BORDER

Cocaine smugglers target reefers

REFRIGERATED shipping containers are being increasingly used by criminal syndicates to conceal cocaine imports into Australia, authorities say, after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers uncovered 110kg of the drug inside a frozen berry consignment at Port Botany.

Investigations began on 24 June, 2026, after ABF officersidentified a significant number of suspicious packages hidden within a refrigerated container carrying frozen berries from Santiago, Chile and destined for northwest Sydney. READ MORE (story credit DCN)

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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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Operational Support
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Training, Finance & Events Enquiries
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