


2026 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum - Wednesday 22 April 2026
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and "The Ship - Consulting" are delighted to host the fifth Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum to be held at the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Sandy Bay Campus, University of Tasmania (UTAS) (8.30am to 5.00pm) - Hobart, Wednesday 22 April 2026.
The forum has been structured to include a combination of keynote presentations and panel discussions including leading experts from across ports, shipping lines and cargo owners (producers / exporters).
EVENT MC: Brett Charlton (Principal - The Ship Consulting / Tasmanian Regional representative - FTA/APSA) Sal Milici (General Manager Trade Policy & Operations, FTA / Secretariat APSA)
Program available HERE(opens in a new tab)
On successful registration, you will receive two emails from IWannaTicket, our platform host. One email will display "Your Order" which will provide an order confirmation and receipt link and the second email will display "Your Tickets" with "Show Ticket" link and a download ticket option.
The Wrest Point Casino is conveniently located a short walk from the UTAS Sandy Bay campus
To book your accommodation at Wrest Point and take advantage of a 15% discount click on the BOOKING LINK(opens in a new tab)
The hotel’s standard terms & conditions apply, with cancellation free of charge outside of 48 hours prior to arrival and payment collected at 48 hours prior to arrival.
Using an EzyPark App(opens in a new tab), visitors to the campus can access available paid parking by the hour.
Delegates are invited to meet post-event at the Derwent Sailing Squadron for complimentary networking drinks, proudly sponsored by DSV Air & Sea.
EVENT COMPLIANCE
The event will comply with Australian competition law - refer HERE(opens in a new tab)
The event terms and conditions - available HERE(opens in a new tab)
GOLD - TasPorts, University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College
SILVER - Blue Water Shipping, Optim Global
BRONZE - Strait Link, TASRAIL, CMA CGM, ANL, Port of Melbourne, Department of State Growth - Tasmanian Government
POST EVENT NETWORKING - DSV
TASMANIAN MEMBER SPONSOR - Link Logistics & AFI Logistics
More about out sponsors HERE(opens in a new tab)
Sponsorship prospectus available HERE(opens in a new tab)
