The Tasmanian Export Awards honor the accomplishments of the community engaged in international trade.
The 30th Tasmanian Export Awards, held at Devonport’s paranaple center on October 18, 2024, celebrated the remarkable achievements of Tasmania’s exporters.
Tasmania’s unique, high-quality goods and services have earned a reputation worldwide, making them a valued choice across global markets.
What are Tasmania’s main exports?
Tasmania’s main exports include:
- Processed metals and metal products
- Ores and concentrates
- Meat products
- Seafood products
- Dairy products
National category winners
The 11 national category winners of this year’s Tasmanian Export Awards will represent Tasmania at the National Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 20, in Canberra.
Here are the national winners:
- Advanced technologies: Pasture.io
- Agribusiness, food and beverages: Hellyers Road Distillery
- Creative industries: Nick Hayward
- E-commerce: Scoot Boots
- Emerging exporter: Geoneon
- International education and training: The Hutchins School
- Manufacturing and advanced materials: Muir Engineering
- Professional services: Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd
- Regional exporter: Forager Foods
- Small business: Tasman Sea Salt
- Sustainability and green economy: Marinova Pty Ltd
State-based winners:
- Tasmanian defense industries exporter of the year: Muir Engineering
- Tasmanian exporter of the year: Marinova Pty Ltd
Australia freight and logistics market
IMARC Group reports factors driving the market demand are:
- The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
- Energy-efficient warehouses
- Use of renewable energy sources for transport operations
- Rising focus on safety and compliance
- Increasing demand for products from international online retailers.
The report also highlights the emergence of online marketplaces is facilitating the entry of smaller businesses into international markets. This is further driving the need for robust international logistics networks.
“Many people are purchasing products from international online retailers, which is driving the need for efficient cross-border logistics solutions. This includes customs clearance, international shipping, and last-mile delivery services,” reads the report.
The report adds that logistics providers are focusing on streamlining cross-border processes, improving transit times, and reducing costs to meet the rising demand.
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About the author
Sharl is a qualified journalist. He has over 10 years’ experience in the media industry, including positions as an editor of a magazine and Business Editor of a daily newspaper. Sharl also has experience in logistics specifically operations, where he worked with global food aid organisations distributing food into Africa. Sharl enjoys writing business stories and human interest pieces.
