Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are pleased to advise that our industry colleagues at Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) have extended an invitation to FTA/APSA members to attend a Free Melbourne Container Logistics Operations Forum, being delivered in collaboration with FTA.
The forum will provide timely operational updates and an opportunity for open discussion on a range of current container logistics issues impacting Melbourne's supply chains.
Date and time
10.30am – 12.30pm, Tuesday 10 February 2026
(tea and coffee available from 10.00am)
Venue
McKay Room, Yarraville Club
135 Stephen Street, Yarraville
Free parking available in the Club carpark
Light lunch available following the forum from 12.30pm
The forum will include presentations and updates covering:
- West Gate Tunnel operations since opening, including freight industry feedback
- No-Truck Zones in Melbourne's inner west, including enforcement updates
- DP World West Swanson Terminal, including VBS changes and further terminal access matters
- Empty container park delays and the freight industry response
- Port of Melbourne updates, including:
- Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) Start-Up Incentive Program
- Container Logistics Chain Refresh – industry input
- Market Site redevelopment and other port-related issues
- CTAA and FTA general updates and wrap-up
This forum provides a valuable opportunity for members to both stay informed and contribute views on issues directly affecting container logistics operations in Melbourne.
The forum is free to attend, however registration is essential
REGISTER HERE
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Tour of Transurban's West Gate Tunnel Control Centre
Immediately following the forum, Transurban has kindly offered a limited number of industry participants the opportunity to attend a guided tour of Transurban's new freeway Control Centre covering CityLink and the West Gate Tunnel.
The tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how this critical and continuously upgraded road and tunnel network is monitored and managed 24/7.
Timing and transport
12.45pm – bus departs from the Yarraville Club
Return to the Club carpark at approximately 2.30pm
Places are strictly limited to 25 participants and will be allocated on a first-in, best-dressed basis.
To register for the Control Centre tour, click HERE.
FTA /APSA thank CTAA and Transurban for extending this opportunity to members. Both the forum and the Control Centre tour are kindly sponsored by Transurban.
For any queries regarding the forum or tour, please contact CTAA directly via Neil Chambers on 0413 662 263 or neil.chambers@ctaction.com.au