2025 TASMANIAN FREIGHT & LOGISTICS FORUM
OFFICIAL PROGRAM LAUNCH
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and "The Ship - Consulting" are delighted to officially launch the program and registration detail for the Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum to be held at the Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy Bay Campus, University of Tasmania (UTAS) - Hobart, Wednesday 14 May 2025.
We look forward to seeing you there and encourage you to purchase tickets early to ensure you secure a seat at this event.
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 - available HERE.
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
