After a two-year wait, Australia’s largest integrated conference and exhibition dedicated to the logistics industry is returning to Melbourne.
MEGATRANS’ previous events have attracted thousands of attendees, providing a platform for leaders across the supply chain to discuss the future of the logistics industry.
The event is being held 18-19 September (9.30am – 4.30pm) at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Attendees can expect to see a range of fleets, manufacturers and suppliers including Schmitz Cargobull, E-Plas and VISY Logistics.
The combined conference, exhibition and jobs pavilion will provide a space for industry experts to champion their services as well as network and exchange solutions.
Many of the exhibitors, like Australian Truck Radio, have organised interactive displays.
Prime Creative Media Managing Editor – Commercial Transport, Luke Applebee, will be at the Australian Truck Radio stand and encourages event attendees to stop by for a chat.
“With Manager and Producer Simon Smith at the helm, Australian Truck Radio runs a music-based format with loads of industry news, interviews and insights that truckies can ‘lock on and leave on’ – 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Applebee.
“Our programming is driven by the hottest country tunes and the greatest classic rock bangers along with the best mix of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
“We keep drivers engaged and informed for upwards of six hours at a time and improve road safety by doing what we do best.
“If you happen to be at MEGATRANS this year, come and visit the Australian Truck Radio stand. I’ll be there with microphones ready to record.”
The official opening breakfast will feature a key address by Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne. Hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), it will be held before the expo from 7:30-9:30am on 18 September.
Tickets for the breakfast must be booked through the VTA website.
MEGATRANS will be collocated with The Australian Bulk Handling Expo and the associated Mercury Awards.
Also, new to the program is the MHD Sustainable Warehouse award.
This award is designed to celebrate sustainable practices and green facilities amid current efforts to reduce emissions. Current nominees’ initiatives include water and temperature conservation, solar arrays, LED lighting, on site batteries and low-carbon concrete
Companies are invited to submit their nominations directly to MHD. The winner will be announced at the exhibition.
The theme for this year’s event is sustainability. This refers not only to the environmental context, but also to ensuring the viability of the industry’s future.
From traceable and transparent supply chains to sustainable warehouses and upgraded fleets, forward-thinking companies are innovating solutions to reduce emissions while saving on costs. Supply chains are essential. The goal is to make sure they can last.
“Making sure the entire supply chain is resilient is really the main theme of the show,” said Prime Creative Media Events Manager, Lauren Chartres.
“Not just sustainability in terms of decarbonisation, though that is important, especially in terms of the transport sector, but also sustainability in terms of upskilling the workforce and having a skilled workforce in place.
“And then there are sustainable facilities, too, whether that’s retrofitting them to reduce emissions or building new facilities to accommodate future growth.”
Registration for MEGATRANS 2024 is free, with pre-registration encouraged on the website.
Bookings do not need to be made for panel sessions.
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