Events

In an era of mounting pressures on global shipping, the wellbeing of the world's 1.9 million seafarers can no longer be a secondary consideration. As demands on maritime labour intensify amid geopolitical, technological, and regulatory shifts, the need for coordinated, practical, and human-centred welfare delivery has never been greater.

VTA presents State Conference 2026 – Freight Never Stops, bringing together members, industry leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders to explore the critical issues shaping the future of freight.

Asia Pacific Maritime is Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine.

The Mission to Seafarers Australasia calls on the maritime industry to join their inaugural Ports to Peaks Challenge. The two-day event is designed to raise funds in support of the seafarers who keep our global economy afloat.

The 2026 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum will include a combination of keynote presentations and panel discussions including leading experts from across ports, shipping lines and cargo owners.