MegaTrans 2026 gains momentum as industry bodies and major operators join its expanding partner and Operator Hub network.
MegaTrans 2026 is continuing to build industry momentum, with a growing group of peak bodies, safety organisations and major freight operators joining the event’s expanding partner and Operator Hub ecosystem ahead of the Melbourne showcase next September.
The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Australia has been confirmed as an official Industry Partner, joining a broader group of organisations that now includes the Victorian Transport Association, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CLOCS-A and ASCLA. Together, the partners reflect the breadth of the freight, transport and logistics landscape that MegaTrans is seeking to bring together across road, rail, ports, intermodal and warehousing.
ICHCA Australia brings a specific focus on cargo handling, safety and operational performance across ports, terminals and transport interfaces, where risk, regulation and technology are increasingly converging.
“Over the past five years, technology has transformed cargo handling, with innovations in automation, real time tracking and analytics,” ICHCA Australia Chair Scott McKay says.
“At the same time, the profile of freight is changing as we decarbonise with electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries and the growth in more dangerous and hazardous cargo, including critical minerals.
“The increased awareness of the risks of explosions and fires on vessels and in terminals, combined with more stringent safety regulations, means greater collaboration between stakeholders is essential.
“MegaTrans provides a forum where these innovations, risks and regulations can be discussed as the industry works through their impact on trade.”
Alongside the growth in industry partners, MegaTrans is also expanding its Operator Hub, which is designed to bring real world operational perspectives into the exhibition and conference environment. Major operators now confirmed for the hub include UPS, Amazon, Wettenhalls, Cold Xpress, SGS Logistics and Centurion, covering parcel, linehaul, refrigerated logistics, contract logistics and freight forwarding.
Prime Creative Media, organisers of MegaTrans, says the combination of peak bodies, safety organisations and operating companies is shaping the event into a more representative cross section of the supply chain.
“Each of these organisations brings a different lens to how freight moves and how risk, safety and performance are managed across the network,” says Siobhan Rocks, General Manager, Events at Prime Creative Media.
“ICHCA Australia’s expertise in cargo handling safety and operational standards adds another important layer to the conversation, particularly as cargo profiles, vessel types and regulatory expectations continue to evolve.”
MegaTrans brings together suppliers, technology providers, fleet operators, infrastructure owners, logistics providers and government stakeholders to explore the systems, services and investments shaping the future of freight and logistics in Australia and the region.
The 2026 event will feature a large scale exhibition and a conference program focused on innovation, safety and sustainability across transport, logistics and supply chain operations.
MegaTrans will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 16 to 17 September 2026.
For more information or to get involved, visit:
megatrans.com.au/get-involved/
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