Recent developments have impacted freight and logistics on a similar scale to what was experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For exporters, the situation today is different than in 2020, but many principles remain the same.

In this webinar, Marg Staib and Michael Byrne (former heads of the International Freight Assistant Mechanism, or IFAM) will join Austrade’s Jay Meek to examine:

  • what lessons from COVID-19 we should apply to today’s challenges
  • what can be done to build future supply chain resilience.

Following a status update on the current operating environment, Marg and Michael will share their specialist insights as part of a live panel discussion/Q&A. Austrade's Georgia Willis will moderate the session.

Key topics:

  • current global supply chain conditions and implications for capacity, reliability and routing
  • lessons government and industry can take from COVID-19
  • practical advice on what exporters should factor into short- and medium-term planning.
  • Type of event: Webinar
  • Who it is for: Australian businesses
  • Event organiser: Austrade
  • Cost: Free
  • Date: Mon 22 Jun 2026
  • Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am AEST
  • Location: Online

Register for this event through business.gov.au

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