Event Overview

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and the New Zealand Cargo Owners Council (NZCOC) are proud to host the 2026 Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference to be hosted on a rotating biennial basis between Australia and New Zealand. The inaugural conference will take place at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Australia, on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2026.

The Port of Newcastle joins as the event’s Platinum Sponsor, supporting this important flagship event, set to become the premier annual forum showcasing regional supply chain collaboration to the world.

The conference will bring together exporters, importers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, airports, shipping lines, airlines, depots, transport operators and government stakeholders from across Australia and New Zealand to address shared challenges and opportunities across our shipping and logistics sectors.

Click here to read the event media release.