2026 Port of Melbourne Site Tour | Melbourne

Ahead of the Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon, CEO, Port of Melbourne, on 17 September, join Transport Australia for an exclusive Site Tour of Port of Melbourne.

As Australia’s largest container and cargo port, Port of Melbourne is a critical gateway for Victoria’s imports and exports, and a central part of the freight network that keeps the economy moving. The port connects trade, industry, agriculture, manufacturing, road, rail, last mile logistics and more than 80 business operations across the port precinct.

This exclusive two-hour boat tour offers Transport Australia members a unique opportunity to experience the port from the water and see its operations up close.

Departing from and returning to Docklands aboard Lady M, the tour will include commentary from Port of Melbourne and provide a waterside perspective of key terminals and port operations, including:

• Appleton Dock

• Victoria Dock

• Swanson Dock (swing basin only due to wharf works)

• Webb Dock East and West

Following the tour, attendees will return to Library at the Dock for a brief wrap-up before pre-arranged transport departs for Metropolis Events for the Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon.

Agenda

8:30am – Meet at Library at the Dock, Meeting Room 1 | Registration and light refreshments
8:50am – Proceed to the dock and board Lady M
9:00am – Port of Melbourne Industry Boat Tour commences
11:00am – Tour concludes | Return to Library at the Dock for wrap-up
11:30am – Pre-arranged transport departs for Metropolis Events
12:00pm – Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch commences

Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon | Thursday, 17 September 2026

Following the tour, join us at Metropolis Events for the Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon, CEO, Port of Melbourne.

Register for the Industry Lunch

Important Information

Cost: Complimentary for Transport Australia members
Dress code: Business attire and closed-toe shoes, warm jacket for boat tour
Dietary requirements: Please advise of any dietary requirements at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Please note: Transport Australia site tours are available to TA members only.

Places are strictly limited. Registration is an expression of interest and does not guarantee a place. Successful attendees will be notified by Transport Australia, with preference given to members who are also registered to attend the VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon immediately following the tour.

All enquiries should be directed to events@transportaustralia.org.au.