MELBOURNE SECURES HOSTING RIGHTS FOR THE GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM 2018
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The world's most senior gathering of shippers will be meeting in Melbourne on 8 to 11 May 2018 to discuss trade facilitation, international logistics challenges and other macro-trends affecting global trade. The event will be held as part of the MEGATRANS2018, Australia's leading logistics and supply chain event.
The Global Shippers Forum, based in London, is the world's leading trade association for shippers engaged in international trade moving goods by all modes of transport. The Forum represents shippers interests in the major UN agencies including the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the World Customs Organisation. Their role centres on international logistics policy.
The Secretary-General of the Global Shippers Forum noted Melbourne's credentials as a host city- "we are excited about the prospect of holding the 2018 meeting in Melbourne. This will afford the opportunity of connecting with members in Australasia on issues of concern within the Asia Pacific region and internationally".
This is the first time the event has been held in Australasia.
The event will be curated by Australia's representative to the Global Shippers Forum, the Australian Peak Shippers Association, an Association representing Australia's top containerised exporters by volume – please refer to the membership as listed HERE
The Chairman of the Australian Peak Shippers Association, Mr. Paul Blake, commented that "this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Australian importers, exporters and logistics providers, to be at the forefront of global policy and compliance issues. APSA has represented Australia's shippers since 1992 and we are proud to be able to host the global trade community for this event."
Melbourne secured the rights with the support of the Victorian Government's Melbourne Convention Bureau and private sector sponsor the Port of Melbourne. It will attract hundreds of local and international delegates, including representatives from inter-Governmental organisations, and once again demonstrates Melbourne's credentials as a destination of choice for global business events.
8 May 2018 – GSF Welcome Function
9 May 2018 – Port Tour and GSF Annual General Meeting
10 May 2018 – DAY 1 GSF2018 – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
11 May 2018 – DAY 2 GSF 2018 – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
11 May 2018 – Trade Ball
For more information please email secretariat@auspsa.com
Travis Brooks-Garrett, Secretariat APSA / Partner Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA)