This September, Australia’s largest logistics event, MEGATRANS, is returning to Melbourne, bringing together industry experts to explore the many ways the supply chain can be made more robust and sustainable.
In a rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain world, MEGATRANS is rebranding itself to reflect the industry’s shift towards sustainability. Held every two years, MEGATRANS has built a formidable reputation as the leading supply chain and logistics event, and will run across 18-19 September 2024.
The year 2024 will see the logistics industry make its most significant shift to date towards sustainability, with investments in this space set to skyrocket, according to MEGATRANS Show Director Lauren Chartres.
“The sustainable supply chain is going to be the top focus in the new year,” says Lauren, who oversees MEGATRANS, Australia’s largest logistics event taking place in Melbourne in September 2024.
“The past few years have been about securing supply chains at any cost, after they were disrupted by the pandemic. Now that supply chains have settled, and stock levels risen, major logistics companies are telling us that they are looking to invest in sustainability.”
It’s an investment, Lauren says, that is being supported by the federal government’s most recent budget that provided more than $4.5 billion in climate-related spending. This includes $20.9 million over five years to decarbonise transport and infrastructure.
The freight transport sector currently contributes to 46 per cent of emissions nationally, and transporting people and goods around Australia is predicted to be the country’s largest source of emissions by 2030.
Challenges of sustainability, Lauren points out are not just around environmental factors. She notes that the logistics industry is still struggling to secure and diversify its workforce.
“We need to start building up the next generation of the logistics industry now,” says Lauren. “And it needs to be reflective of this generation so the industry can mirror its values and set itself up for the future.”
The show will similarly offer solutions for companies investing in traceability, as well as cold chain solutions, areas that are so vital for a sustainable supply chain at every level.
Lauren and the team at MEGATRANS are supporting the industry’s sustainable priorities by focusing the entire conference and expo on the long-term sustainable supply chain.
Integral to MEGATRANS2024 is its standout conference, promising a rich experience for attendees with its diverse range of expert presenters. More than 150 industry leaders will grace the multiple, free-to-attend conference stages on the trade floor, offering insights and perspectives from various supply chain sectors.
An exciting addition to the 2024 event is its collaboration with the Australian Bulk Handling Expo (BULK2024). This partnership provides attendees with a dual registration benefit, granting access to both game-changing shows.
MEGATRANS will play host to the esteemed MHD Supply Chain Solutions Mercury Awards. This prestigious event seeks to honour businesses and individuals epitomising innovation, excellence, and leadership within the industry.
The confluence of the exhibition, the conference, and the awards Gala dinner, scheduled for September 18, creates a synergistic platform. It’s a unique opportunity for logistics and supply chain professionals to converge, network, learn, and celebrate — all under one roof, at one defining moment.
Additionally, there will be the inaugural MHD Sustainable Warehouse Awards. This event will feature the most sustainable warehouses from across Australia and include the announcement of 2024’s MHD Most Sustainable Warehouse in Australia.
MEGATRANS is held every two years, and this year it will run over two days – 18 and 19 September 2024 – at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It’s supported by distinguished sponsors, including the Networking Lounge Sponsor, Loscam, and Association Partners, SCLAA, and VTA.
To be part of this transformative experience and align your brand with the future of logistics, explore exhibiting opportunities at MEGATRANS2024.
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