Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne, will deliver the keynote address at the MegaTrans 2026 Official Opening Breakfast.
Hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), the breakfast will be held on 16 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and will officially launch MegaTrans 2026, bringing together transport operators, policymakers, suppliers and industry leaders from across Australia.
Horne is expected to outline the Victorian Government’s priorities for ports and freight infrastructure, supply chain resilience and the transition to lower-emission transport technologies.
VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said MegaTrans had become a key event for the transport and logistics industry.
“MegaTrans has become one of the most important events on the national freight and logistics calendar, bringing industry, government and suppliers together to tackle the opportunities and challenges facing transport operators,” he said.
“The VTA is proud to partner with MegaTrans 2026 and deliver events that provide practical insights, encourage collaboration and support the long-term sustainability of our industry.”
According to Anderson, Horne’s participation highlights the importance of collaboration between government and industry as freight operators navigate a period of significant change.
“We are delighted to welcome Minister Melissa Horne as our keynote speaker,” he said.
“Her leadership and commitment to Victoria’s freight and logistics sector make her the ideal person to open MegaTrans 2026 and outline the opportunities ahead for our industry.”
The VTA will also host its fifth Annual Alternative Fuel Summit on 17 September during MegaTrans, focusing on practical pathways to freight decarbonisation.
The summit will bring together transport operators, vehicle manufacturers, energy providers, policymakers and industry experts to discuss electrification, hydrogen, sustainable biofuels and other emerging technologies. Discussions will also examine the infrastructure, investment and policy settings required to support industry adoption.
Anderson said the freight industry’s transition to low- and zero-emission transport represented one of the sector’s most significant challenges and opportunities.
“The transition to low- and zero-emission freight is one of the most significant changes our industry has ever faced,” he said.
“While the pathway presents challenges, it also creates enormous opportunities to improve sustainability, efficiency and productivity.”
He also acknowledged the Victorian Government’s support for the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
“The Victorian Government has been an important partner in supporting industry as we work towards emissions reduction goals,” Anderson said.
“Continued collaboration between government, industry and technology providers will be critical to ensuring operators can make this transition in a practical and economically sustainable way.”
The VTA is encouraging transport operators, supply chain professionals, government representatives and industry stakeholders to attend both events and contribute to discussions shaping the future of Australia’s freight and logistics sector.
In other news, the VTA and Viva Energy recently announced a new fuel discount program.
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