FJT Logistics News Brief: February 2026
A New Chapter For Our Livorno Office
Dear Friends,
This March, our European headquarters in Livorno will be moving into a larger, more centralised space. All our Italian offices will now come together under one roof, bringing employee expertise closer and streamlining our operations. This move is designed to strengthen our import, export, and project cargo services, ensuring we can deliver even greater value to our customers.
Interestingly, the new office is in the same building where Alessandro, our director, worked before joining FJT Logistics, a historical building in the charming Venezia suburb of Livorno, Tuscany. It’s a perfect blend of history and progress, reflecting our journey and ambitions.
The move also marks a milestone in FJT’s commitment to investing in our people and infrastructure. By uniting our Italian operations, we are creating a hub of expertise ready to take on complex projects and new challenges. Once the Italian team is settled, we’ll turn our attention to new markets and opportunities yet to be explored.
With this centralised focus, Livorno is in position to begin an exciting new chapter in its story.
Regards,
FJT Logistics
CUSTOMS NOTICES
Ongoing Border Holds - ABF
- All importers are reminded of the ongoing delays with Border Processing Holds nationally.
- ABF are placing a high focus on prohibited imports, resulting in extended delays that have been in place since Christmas
- In some situations delays result in additional storage and container detention charges
Indexation of Customs Duty - EEG's ABF
- Excise Equivalent Goods are subject to increases in Excise Duties, taking effect February 2nd 2026
- Please refer to Australian Customs Notice 2026/04 for further information: Australian Customs Notice No. 2026/04
Gun Control & Violent Extremist Materials - ABF
- New legislations took effect 21st January targeting Gun Control and Extremist Materials
- Refer Australian Customs Notice: Australian Customs Notice No. 2026/02
- Refer Australian Customs Notice: Australian Customs Notice No. 2026/03 – Violent Extremist Material & Prohibited Symbols and Commercial Quantities of Objectionable Goods
Free Training & Education for Small Businesses - Business.gov.au:
- The Australian Government are providing free education for small businesses to celebrate the International Day of Education
- Further information: 5 free education and training resources to help your small business thrive | business.gov.au
BMSB Season Finalises May 2026 - Biosecurity
- The 2025/26 BMSB season comes to an end for vessels departing 1st May 2026
- Exemptions from BMSB conditions apply for new parts and machinery manufactured – conditions apply
- Further information is available: Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) – DAFF
Annual Packing Declarations - Biosecurity
- A simple solution for importers who repeatedly import from suppliers who pack containers in the same manner each shipment (in reference to use of timber packing)
- Valid from the date of signing, and apply to shipments from the listed supplier for 12 months after that point, removing the need for shipment specific packing declarations
- Valid for a listed supplier, completed by the packer of the containers. Consolidated containers can be covered by a single Annual Packing Declaration.
Conditions apply, so please reach out to the FJT Team should you have any questions
