Thursday, July 9, 2026
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are pleased to share details of two upcoming Austrade Trade Resilience Service webinars designed to help Australian exporters navigate ongoing global supply chain disruption and build more resilient supply chains.Members who registered for the previously advertised webinar, Managing Supply Chain Disruption: Lessons from COVID-19 and Building Supply Chain Resilience, should note that this session has been rescheduled to 12 August 2026. Austrade has also announced an additional webinar focusing on current freight markets and export logistics, to be held on 22 July 2026.FTA and APSA also acknowledge Austrade's support as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference, where Austrade representatives will join industry and government leaders in discussions focused on trade, supply chain resilience and the future of international logistics.
The inaugural Australia & New Zealand Shipping & Logistics Conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park on 27 & 28 August 2026 and bring together senior industry executives, government representatives and supply chain professionals from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
The conference will bring together senior industry executives, government representatives and supply chain professionals from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping international trade, shipping and logistics.
Conference registrations are now open - REGISTER HEREWebinar 1
Managing Supply Chain Disruption: Freight, Markets and Export Logistics22 July 2026 | 2:00pm–2:45pm AEST
This session will provide an update on global freight markets, supply chain developments and what they mean for Australian exporters. Representatives from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and End to End Logistics will share insights into the current operating environment, emerging trends and practical strategies to improve resilience and identify growth opportunities.Register here------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Managing Supply Chain Disruption: Lessons from COVID-19 and Building Supply Chain Resilience (Rescheduled)12 August 2026 | 10:00am–10:45am AEST
Drawing on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, this session will explore practical actions exporters can take to strengthen supply chain resilience in today's operating environment, with expert insights and a live panel discussion.
Recent developments have impacted freight and logistics on a similar scale to what was experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While today's operating environment differs from 2020, many of the lessons learned remain highly relevant for businesses seeking to maintain efficient, resilient and competitive supply chains.
Hosted by Austrade's Trade Resilience Service, this webinar will examine:
Following an update on current operating conditions, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from leading experts as part of a live panel discussion and Q&A session.Register here
These webinars are particularly relevant for Australian exporters navigating increased supply chain volatility and will be of interest to SMEs operating in international markets, particularly within the agricultural sector.Members are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to hear directly from industry experts and gain practical insights into managing risk, strengthening resilience and responding to an increasingly dynamic global trading environment.