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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.

This is Confidence in Food Quality, Every Day.

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Time To Grow Your Team
Time To Grow Your Team

Spring is a season of growth and the perfect time to strengthen your workforce. As demand builds across Australia, the competition for skilled staff is heating up. By planning ahead now, you'll have the right people in place when you need them most.

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Meet Skatco: Engineering Smarter Doors for the Cold Chain
Meet Skatco: Engineering Smarter Doors for the Cold Chain

In this episode of The Chilled Out Chronicles, Marianne speaks with New member, Adam Shannon of Skatco — innovators in insulated and high-speed doors for refrigerated warehouses.

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Sustainability in Action, New Member Mansfield Advisory
Sustainability in Action, New Member Mansfield Advisory

Curious about how sustainability and smart construction intersect?

In this episode of RWTA's Chilled Out Chronicles, Marianne speaks with new member, Jeremy Mansfield about how Mansfield Advisory is shaping greener, more efficient outcomes for the future of construction in the cold chain.

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AI Enters the Freezer: The Smart Tech Transforming Cold Chain Logistics
AI Enters the Freezer: The Smart Tech Transforming Cold Chain Logistics

AI is quietly revolutionising cold-chain logistics — from placing deli meat at the front of freezers to using digital twins and intelligent agents to simulate warehouse operations in real time

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In Memory of RWTA Life Member, Ross Bell.
In Memory of RWTA Life Member, Ross Bell.

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ross Bell on the 9thof September, 2025. 

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Perth Networking Drinks 
Feb 18
Perth Networking Drinks 

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

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