In September 2026, MegaTrans will be back at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre with a conference program that is based on the real-world challenges and opportunities that are changing the Freight and Logistics Sector of region.
As the industry is changing, the program will look at the main problems that will affect the future of supply chains ranging from decarbonization, automation, and workforce pressures to infrastructure planning.
The session – Beyond Diesel – The Best Way Forward is going to feature Andrew Newman, who is the Director of Policy and Strategy at Freight Victoria, as well as Heather Bone, Director of Sustainability at Team Global Express. With a panel of industry experts, the session will look at real-world ways to move away from diesel as the industry works toward a future with fewer emissions.
Innovation throughout the freight task is going to be explored across Automate All Avenues – Driving All Modes that will feature Bruno Porchietto, the CEO of Victoria International Container Terminal Melbourne, along with Gren John Britto, Amazon Australia DSP Country Leader. The panelists will talk about how automation is changing operations in ports, on roads, as well as elsewhere.
Reinvigorating Mid-Tier Logistics, which will feature CEO of the Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association, Steven Ballerini, is going to focus on mid-tier operators, who are often the backbone of the industry. The session will bring together a variety of views on how these companies are facing increasing numbers of issues because of rising costs, tight margins, and long payment terms, and how to deal with these challenges.
Establishing DCs for the Future will focus on strategic infrastructure planning. The CEO and Managing Director of the Australian Logistics Council, Hermione Parsons, is going to be speaking. The session will go over the tips and tricks needed to find the right space and how to make it work for the changing needs of the industry, along with other industry experts.
Sustainability is going to be a big part of the program. The Associate Director of Sustainability at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, Scott Edwards, is going to join other panelists to talk about how sustainability is being built into the whole supply chain.
Recruiting Right – Overcoming Staff Shortages will feature Tony Mellick, the CEO of Hi-Trans Express, who is going to talk about problems with the workforce. The session will focus on practical ways to attract and keep good workers in a competitive job market, along with other voices from the industry.
It is well to be noted that these sessions are part of an extensive conference program that features a wide range of speakers from all over the supply chain, giving attendees a variety of viewpoints as well as real-world knowledge.
Siobhan Rocks, General Manager of Events at Prime Creative Media, said that the 2026 program shows both the need and the opportunity that the industry has right now.
Rocks said, “Freight and logistics are under real pressure right now, and that’s exactly why this program matters. “We’ve built it around the conversations the industry is already having on the ground and brought together the people who can speak to what’s actually changing and what comes next.”
The MegaTrans 2026 program is shaping up to give businesses useful ideas, clearer paths forward, and better understanding of the fast-changing world of Freight and Logistics Sector, and more speakers and sessions are going to be announced soon.
