The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) represents both the warehousing and transport sectors involved in the storage, distribution and transportation of temperature controlled products in what is known as the Australian Cold Chain.

By satisfying the growing needs of our community, through the provision of temperature-controlled warehousing, refrigerated transport and related essential services, the Australian Cold Chain meets the increasing demands of Australia.

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The Australian Cold Chain is vital to our economy and society.

Infographic of the Australian Cold Chain process, showing stages of food supply: grown, processed, packaged, stored, transported, and sold.

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Latest News

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Jul 1, 2025

The Market is Heating Up

Jul 1, 2025

Australia’s cold chain logistics sector is undergoing constant and rapid transformation, spurred by rising demand for fresh food, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce deliveries.

Jul 1, 2025

Chill out with Swisslog at CeMAT 2025

Jul 1, 2025

Swisslog is bringing its global expertise and local experience in temperature-controlled warehouse automation to CeMAT 2025, held in Sydney from July 22–24.

Jul 1, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Exploring Global Cold Chain Solutions with Link Logistics – Chilled Out Series Update

Jun 30, 2025

In this week's Chilled Out instalment, RWTA Executive Officer Marianne Kintzel caught up with Matt and Lee from Link Logistics, based in chilly Tasmania.

Jun 30, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

Gyre Energy

Jun 27, 2025

Introducing new RWTA International member Gyre Energy!

Jun 27, 2025

Jun 24, 2025

SPACE AVAILABLE Sydney and the East Coast

Jun 24, 2025

Through expansions, Minus1 have capacity on the East Coast.

Interested? Get in touch now.

Jun 24, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Sydney Networking Function, Chain of Responsibility - Chris Catchpole

Jul 17

Jul 17, 2025

Sydney Networking Function, Chain of Responsibility - Chris Catchpole

Jul 17, 2025

NSW Networking Breakfast 17th July at Strathfield Golf Club, 52 Weeroona Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135 . Register here

Jul 17, 2025

RWTA Conference and Exhibition, The Langham, Gold Coast QLD

Aug 10

Aug 10, 2025 – Aug 12, 2025

RWTA Conference and Exhibition, The Langham, Gold Coast QLD

Aug 10, 2025 – Aug 12, 2025

Save The Date for the 2025 RWTA Conference and Exhibition

Aug 10, 2025 – Aug 12, 2025

Aug 24

Aug 24, 2025 – Aug 26, 2025

NZ Cold Storage Conference

Aug 24, 2025 – Aug 26, 2025

RWTA members get the NZ member discount! Register by 31 May to claim the lowest Early Bird rate.

Aug 24, 2025 – Aug 26, 2025

Oct 8

Oct 8, 2025

RWTA Brisbane Networking Drinks

Oct 8, 2025

RWTA Brisbane Networking Drinks 8th October 2025. Held at the Queensland Cricketers Club, 411 Vulture Street, East Brisbane Register Here

Oct 8, 2025

Oct 9

Oct 9, 2025

NSW Networking Drinks

Oct 9, 2025

NSW Networking Breakfast 9th October at Strathfield Golf Club, 52 Weeroona Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135 . Register Here

Oct 9, 2025

Oct 21

Oct 21, 2025

Adelaide Networking Drinks

Oct 21, 2025

RWTA Adelaide Networking Drinks 21st October 2025. Held at the Caledonian Hotel, 219 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide S.A. 5006 Register Here

Oct 21, 2025

VIC Golf Day Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula

Oct 24

Oct 24, 2025

VIC Golf Day Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula

Oct 24, 2025

RWTA Vic Golf Day — 24th October 2025,
Eagle Ridge Golf Course Brown’s Road, The Cups, Mornington Peninsula Register Now

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 27

Oct 27, 2025

Perth Golf Day

Oct 27, 2025

The RWTA Perth Golf Day — 27th October 2025, 7:00am to 2:00pm
The Vines Resort Golf Course, Verdelho Dr, The Vines WA

Register here

Oct 27, 2025

Feb 18

Feb 18, 2026

Perth Networking Drinks

Feb 18, 2026

RWTA Perth Networking Drinks 18th February 2026. Held at the Coast Port Beach Restaurant, 42 Port Beach Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159 Register Here

Feb 18, 2026