8 - 11 may megatrans melbourne, australia · 2018. 3. 28. · conference venue: the melbourne...
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The world’s most senior gathering of shippers and logistics providers will be meeting in Melbourne, Australia in May 2018 at the combined Global Shippers Forum and International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Asia Pacific conference to discuss trade facilitation, international logistics challenges and other macro-trends affecting global trade.
The event will be held as part of the MEGATRANS, Australia’s leading logistics and supply chain event with over 500 trade exhibitors.
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. ICHCA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, security, sustainability, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and goods movement by all modes and through all phases of national and international supply chains.
GSF and ICHCA activities centre on international logistics policy with major UN agencies including the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), International Standards Organisation (ISO) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO).
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 to them both within the Asia Pacific region and internationally
CHRIS WELSH MBESECRETARY-GENERAL
GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM
“ “8 - 11 MAY
MEGATRANS MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
WHO WILL ATTEND THE GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM IN 2018?
EVENT SCHEDULE
Recent GSF events have been held in Los Angeles, Montreal, London, Colombo and Canary Islands.
The event attracts delegates from the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, including shippers, shipper associations, multi-national freight forwarders, international trade consultants and Government agencies. Presentations have included representatives from the World TradeOrganisation (WTO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and other multi-Governmental organisations.
GSF2018 will be the biggest ever Global Shippers Forum event, with the conference programme anticipated to attract over 300 attendees including a large contingent of international delegates.
FLYING TO MELBOURNE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Melbourne Airport is open 24 hours, is curfew free and just a 20 minute drive from the city centre.
CONFERENCE VENUE: The Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
ACCOMMODATION: The GSF2018 has secured discounted accommodation for delegates at the Crown Metropol Melbourne and only a short walk to the conference venue …. your ultimate city retreat!A wide range of accommodation options are available in the city centre, from budget to self-contained apartments and world-class hotels.
CROWN METROPOL MELBOURNE
Email: [email protected]: +61 3 9292 6211Facsimile: +61 3 9292 6455Toll Free: 1800 056 662 (within Australia only)Online Booking: https://aws.passkey.com/go/GSFForum2018
DAY DATE EVENT VENUETuesday 8 May 2018 Welcome Function hosted by the Lord Mayor
of MelbourneMelbourne City Town Hall
Wednesday 9 May 2018 Port Tour & Annual General meeting Port of Melbourne/Melbourne City Town Hall
Thursday 10 May 2018 Conference Day 1 Melbourne Convention Centre
Friday 11 May 2018 Conference Day 2Trade Ball
Melbourne Convention CentreDetails to be advised
As a major international trade event, organisers can only offer a limited number of sponsorship opportunities and may give exclusive sponsor rights for certain providers under major sponsor or gold arrangements.
Sponsorship prospectus available at www.FTAlliance.com.au & www.ichca-australia.com
FURTHER GSF2018 FORUM INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT www.FTAlliance.com.au www.ichca-australia.com