2025 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and "The Ship - Consulting" are delighted to host the Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum to be held at the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Sandy Bay Campus, University of Tasmania (UTAS) - Hobart, Wednesday 14 May 2025.

PRESENTERS
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).

Presenters and panelists:
Eric Abetz (Tasmanian Minister for Business, Industry and Resources / Minister for Transport)
Anthony Donald (Chief Executive Officer - TasPorts)
Mike Gallacher (CEO - Ports Australia)
Paul Collins (Tasmania Operations Manager - Qube Ports) 
Mal Wise AM (Principal - Australian Maritime College)
Michael Bailey OAM (CEO - Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Patrick Dooley (Noske Skog - Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council)
Mark Kable (Chairman - Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group / National Board Member -  Austveg)
Patrick Guarino (General Manager - Searoad Pty Ltd)
Geoff Gruebner (Executive General Manager - Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd)
Ian Whitechurch - (General Manager Freight Services - TT Lines Tasmania)
Derek Singline (Director Sales Australia - ANL CMA CGM)
Kon Makrakis (Tasmania and Victoria Manager - Mediterranean Shipping Company)
Bryce Henley (Deputy General Manager - COSCO Australia)
Sal Mercogliano (Host of "What's going on with shipping") recording

EVENT MC: Brett Charlton (Principal - The Ship Consulting / Tasmanian Regional representative - FTA/APSA) Paul Zalai (Director FTA / Secretariat APSA)o

PROGRAM 
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) - final program available HERE

'EARLY BIRD' DISCOUNT 
Available for the first 100 registrations - register above

ACCOMMODATION 
The Wrest Point Casino is conveniently located a short walk from the UTAS Sandy Bay campus - discounts available on a 'first-in' basis -available HERE

EVENT PARKING
Using an EzyPark App, visitors to the campus can access available paid parking by the hour.   

POST EVENT NETWORKING
Delegates are invited to meet post-event at the Derwent Sailing Squadron - to assist the venue to staff according to expected high numbers, we ask delegates to indicate HERE intention to participate (please note that post-event networking costs are not included in your event ticket / booking for dining can be made HERE)

EVENT COMPLIANCE
The event will comply with Australian competition law - refer HERE
The event terms and conditions - available HERE  

SPONSORS

Sponsors:

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

TASMANIAN MEMBER SPONSORS

Sponsorship prospectus available HERE