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MegaTrans 2026 logistics event in Melbourne

Overview

The MegaTrans 2026 transport and logistics event is taking place from September 16–17 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. As Australia’s largest integrated exhibition for the sector, the conference brings together industry leaders, fleet operators, and technology providers to address critical trends such as automation, artificial intelligence, decarbonisation, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience.

Key participants include global brands such as Amazon, DP World, Maersk, UPS, and WiseTech Global, alongside Silver Sponsor Microlise, which is showcasing fleet management solutions. Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne, is scheduled to provide insights into government priorities regarding freight infrastructure and supply chains.

The event highlights the urgent need for advanced technology and infrastructure to manage a projected 26 per cent growth in Australia’s freight task by 2050. A major focus remains the transition to cleaner transport through the VTA Alternative Fuels Summit and a partnership with the ANZ Clean Freight Council. This collaboration addresses a significant capability gap in emissions reporting, as only approximately five per cent of road freight operators can currently provide accurate, compliant data ahead of mandatory Australian climate-related reporting requirements in 2028.

Additionally, the conference addresses workforce challenges, noting that approximately 44 per cent of Australian transport and logistics professionals are considering leaving the industry within the next five years.

Entities

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre · MegaTrans · Geotab · Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre · ANZ Clean Freight Council

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MegaTrans event addresses future of Australian transport and logistics

    The MegaTrans event in Melbourne gathers transport and logistics leaders to discuss automation, decarbonisation, and supply chain resilience amid growing freight demands and workforce pressures.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MegaTrans logistics event to focus on technology and emissions

    MegaTrans 2026 in Melbourne will host major logistics leaders and partner with the ANZ Clean Freight Council to address industry technology needs and the growing demand for emissions reporting.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MegaTrans 2026 transport and logistics event set for Melbourne

    MegaTrans 2026 will convene transport and logistics leaders in Melbourne starting September 16, featuring the VTA Alternative Fuels Summit and major industry operators like Amazon and UPS.

Sources

bigrigs.com.au · fullyloaded.com.au · ownerdriver.com.au · primemovermag.com.au · trailermag.com.au

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