Australia hands the baton to the UK The Global Shippers Forum (GSF) is the world's leading trade association for shippers (importers and exporters) engaged in international trade.   The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is a long-standing member of the GSF and together with Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and ICHCA Australia, hosted the highly successful GSF and ICHCA International Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference in Melbourne in May 2018 attracting 350 delegates including a broad international representation. At that AGM, Travis Brooks-Garrett  (APSA Secretariat and FTA Director) accepted an invitation and was later ratified as a GSF Board Director. At the conclusion of the AGM and conference we proudly handed the baton to another "FTA" (the United Kingdom's "Freight Transport Association") who will be hosting the 2019 conference in central London from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 September.

Join us in London

The programme includes attendance at the 2-day FTA/GSF Global Logistics Conference, featuring presentations and debates on the key issues and opportunities facing global shippers at this time - refer HERE.   The main venue for the meeting is Kings Place situated close to Kings Cross St Pancras stations to the north of the City of London. www.kingsplace.co.uk This is a new development area with extensive hotel accommodation and social attractions, as well as being a short Underground or cab ride to the West End and City destinations.   The highlights of the 4-day event are   Monday 16 September: GSF Annual General Meeting and Members meeting, followed by Chairman's welcome reception Tuesday 17 September: FTA/GSF Global Logistics Conference Wednesday 18 September: FTA/GSF Global Logistics Conference Thursday 19 September: Joint meeting with British Shippers Council members, followed by optional site visit(s). An event brochure is available HERE Registration (note early bird prior to 30 June) available HERE We are in regular contact with the event organisers and will be providing further detail in coming weeks. In the interim, if you require any further detail, please contact me direct at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878. We look forward to you joining us at this major international industry event. Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA