DAFF Approved arrangement Class 19 Continuing Biosecurity Competency (CBC)
 

The second Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) activity for Approved Arrangement Class 19 accredited persons (CBC 2026-2027/02 - CPD0310 is live for completion. We recommend that you ensure you can login prior to the due date.

The activity includes both a learning and assessment component and is delivered through the department's education and training platform, Learnhub ONLY.

Important: All accredited persons must complete the CBC activity by Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

For further information or need assistance to login please visit the CBC webpage or email the Department directly on Class19@aff.gov.au

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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

Your Invoices Aren't Checked. Here's Where the Margin Goes, and How to Get It Back.

In this 30-minute session, Nate Perkins, VP & GM of Payables at BravoTran, goes into the detail with real invoices. You'll see:
• A single invoice broken out line by line, showing where "close enough" turns into lost margin
• The five exceptions that cost forwarders the most, and who should own each one
• A live look at an AP process where your team only touches the exceptions

Simplify the USA - Navigating Executive Order 14411 for Foreign Importers of Record

This webinar is designed for exporters, importers, logistics professionals, and business leaders involved in USA trade who want greater confidence and clarity in managing their supply chain operations.

FTA / APSA - UPCOMING EVENTS

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Technology was naturally a big part of the discussion, including Flexport'simpressive in-house platform and the growing range of technology solutions available to industry.

restorative mussel aquaculture to regenerate degraded marine habitats rather than raising seafood for harvest in Cockburn Sound - it was also good to catch up with Clint Sullivan from Fremantle Ports and chat about the new Fremantle Bridge project and pleased to meet Rebecca James

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - TRAINING

2026 Mandatory ABF CPD Module

MARK YOUR DIARY
FOR OUR 2027 BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

Licensed customs brokers who attend the full program will earn 24 CPD points, providing a valuable opportunity to meet professional development requirements while gaining the latest insights into border and biosecurity compliance and industry best practice.

• Victoria – Friday 30 April & Saturday 1 May 2027 | Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields

• Western Australia – Saturday 15 May 2027 | Novotel Murray Street, Perth

• Queensland – Wednesday 26 May 2027 | Brisbane Airport Conference Centre

• New South Wales – Friday 18 June & Saturday 19 June 2027 | The Brighton Hotel

LOGISTICS

OneStop and Clear.ai partner to bring real-time container and vessel visibility to Australian freight forwarders

where their vessels and containers are, and when cargo is available, without leaving the system they already use to run shipments, customs entries and billing READ MORE.

OptiBook to launch at Patrick Terminals – Sydney AutoStrad Terminal in November

Patrick Terminals and OneStop are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of OptiBook at Patrick Terminals – Sydney AutoStrad Terminal on Saturday, 28 November 2026. The new container management solution integrates with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System to improve operational efficiency and provide greater transparency across the landside supply chain..
READ MORE  

Registrations are open for the next CTAA Port of Fremantle Container Supply Chain Awareness Workshop 

When: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Where: Heritage Room, Tradewinds Hotel, 1 Sewel Street, East Fremantle, followed by a unique bus tour of Fremantle's port logistics facilities. READ MORE & REGISTER

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SEA FREIGHT

Australia first as green ammonia is bunkered to ammonia-powered bulk carrier at the Port of Port Hedland

In a first for Australia, green ammonia has been transferred to an ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier at the Port of Port Hedland, marking a major step towards low-emission shipping.

Mineral Europa, the world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, received the certified green ammonia from a bunker vessel before entering port to be loaded with iron ore. 

The operation brought together Pilbara Ports, Fortescue and CMB.TECH, with regulators and operational teams, to safely carry out the transfer in a live port environment. READ MORE (story credit Pilbara Ports)

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AIR FREIGHT

dnata takes off at Western Sydney International, bringing integrated aviation services to Australia's newest gateway

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has launched operations at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), supporting the launch of passenger flights at Australia's newest international aviation gateway.

The company played a key role in the airport's historic opening, providing inflight catering for its inaugural domestic flight on 25 October and ground handling services for its first international flight on 26 October. READ MORE (story credit dnata newsroom)

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

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BIOSECURITY

Please click  HERE for the DAFF Biosecurity Report -  sponsored by Wise Tech Academy

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 3rd November 2026

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

LOGIN REQUIRED

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.

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Anti-Dumping Notices Data Updates Week Ending 3rd November 2026

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

BORDER

In this issue, we share some of the achievements and challenges covered in our latest annual report. We also introduce the priorities we are focusing on for the current financial year, as set out in our corporate plan.

• What's new at the tribunal

• Generative AI practice direction and checklist

• Guidance and Appeals Panel decisions
  READ MORE

Notices

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

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

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