Australian Freight Industry Awards

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

🏆 WHAT A NIGHT!

On Saturday night, Australia’s freight, transport and logistics industry came together at Crown Palladium, Melbourne for an incredible evening celebrating the people and businesses that keep our industry moving forward.

The 36th Australian Freight Industry Awards, proudly supported by Viva Energy Australia and Team Super, brought together industry leaders, teams, colleagues and friends from across the country for a spectacular black-tie Gala filled with recognition, entertainment and celebration.

Most importantly, the night belonged to our 2026 Award winners and finalists, whose achievements represent the innovation, leadership, safety, sustainability and commitment to people that continue to strengthen our industry.

Congratulations to our 2026 Australian Freight Industry Award winners:

🏆 2026 Women’s Leadership Award
WINNER — Anica Di Giacomo from Direct Couriers
Award proudly supported by Viva Energy Australia

🏆 2026 Investment in People Award
WINNER — SeaRoad and Hunterlink
Award proudly supported by Logical Staffing Solutions

🏆 2026 Best Practice Safety Award
WINNER — Calleja Group
Award proudly supported by Gallagher Australia

🏆 2026 Application of Technology Award
WINNER - PAGE Tasmanian Freight
Award proudly supported by Transport Certification Australia

🏆 2026 Greenstart Award - Promoting Sustainability in the Workplace
WINNER — Linfox
Award proudly supported by NTI

🏆 2026 Waste & Recycling Business of the Year
WINNER — Tiny Tins
Award proudly supported by RSM Group Pty Ltd

🏆 2026 Emerging Leader Award
WINNER — Patrick Hernandez from Metropolitan Express Transport Services
Award proudly supported by Daimler Truck AG

🏆 2026 Industry Champion Award
WINNER — Senator Glenn Sterle
Award proudly supported by CMV Truck & Bus

A huge congratulations to every winner, finalist and nominee and thank you to everyone who joined us at Crown Palladium and helped make the 36th AFIAs such a memorable celebration of our industry.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our supporters, whose contribution makes the Australian Freight Industry Awards possible.

What a night. What an industry. Congratulations to all! 🥂🏆

05/09/2026

Doors Open! 🥂

05/09/2026

THE STAGE IS SET. 🏆

The final touches are in place at Crown Palladium and we’re almost ready to welcome the Australian freight and logistics industry for the 36th Australian Freight Industry Awards.

Proudly supported by Viva Energy Australia and Team Super

Tonight, we celebrate the people, businesses and achievements that keep our great industry moving.

🥂 Pre-dinner drinks from 6:15pm

See you very soon.

04/09/2026

TOMORROW! 🥂

Tomorrow night, Australia’s freight, transport and logistics industry comes together at Crown Palladium for the 36th Australian Freight Industry Awards.

Proudly presented by Viva Energy Australia and Team Super.

An incredible evening awaits as we celebrate the people, businesses and achievements that continue to drive our industry forward — with awards, premium dining, live entertainment and plenty of celebration.

To everyone joining us tomorrow night, we can’t wait to welcome you.

📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
📍 Crown Palladium, Melbourne
🥂 6:15pm – Pre-dinner drinks
🏆 7:20pm – Award Gala commences
🎩 Black Tie

See you at Crown!

03/09/2026

48 HOURS TO GO! 🏆🥂

We’re almost there.

This Saturday, Australia’s freight, transport and logistics industry comes together at Crown Palladium for the 36th Australian Freight Industry Awards.

Proudly presented by VIVA Energy Australia and Team Super.

Final preparations are underway for an incredible evening of industry recognition, premium dining, live entertainment and celebration.

To everyone joining us, we can’t wait to welcome you to one of the biggest nights on the freight industry calendar.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
📍 Crown Palladium, Melbourne
🥂 6:15pm – Pre-dinner drinks
🏆 7:20pm – Formal Award Gala commences
🎩 Black Tie

48 hours to go. See you at Crown!