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Australia’s cold chain logistics sector is undergoing constant and rapid transformation, spurred by rising demand for fresh food, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce deliveries.
Swisslog is bringing its global expertise and local experience in temperature-controlled warehouse automation to CeMAT 2025, held in Sydney from July 22–24.
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.
Through expansions, Minus1 have capacity on the East Coast.
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We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the exhibitors who transform our conference into a vibrant hub of knowledge exchange, hands-on discovery, and meaningful business connections.
Whether it’s protein, produce, or pantry staples, your surplus could help feed Australians doing it tough. Click to learn how your business can be part of something bigger, simply by donating what you no longer need.
NSW has released a sweeping freight reform plan to future-proof the sector amid population growth, climate pressures, and emerging technologies.
The RWTA is proud to recognise and thank our valued Gold Sponsors—Flow Power, Labourforce and Scantec for their generous support of our 2025 National Conference.
You will find here the recently released 2025 Global Top 25 List. This highlights significant growth in the industry, with the Global Top 25 now operating a combined 207 million m3 of refrigerated space, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.
On a clear and crisp Wednesday evening in Melbourne, the RWTA community gathered at the Spotswood Hotel for a vibrant networking function that exceeded expectations.
In this week’s Chilled Out Series, RWTA’s Marianne sits down with Arijit from Daifuku, a global leader in warehouse automation and our newest member.
The RWTA is proud to acknowledge Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) as a Diamond Sponsor of our upcoming National Conference.
What a fantastic day on the green at Brisbane Golf Club! With a record-breaking 118 players registered, the RWTA Brisbane Golf Day proved once again to be a premier networking event for our industry.
Linfox Logistics is taking a significant step toward decarbonising Australia’s freight transport sector with the country’s largest electric truck order to date.
GridBeyond and ABB have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver ABB’s new Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service) for commercial and industrial clients.
The Cold Chain Institute Australia wrapped up another impactful year in Melbourne, delivering an intensive three-day program that continues to shape the next generation of cold chain leaders.
The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show has shattered all previous records, welcoming over 42,000 attendees and firmly cementing its status as Australasia’s premier transport industry event.
On behalf of the developers, Hale, Modus Property Group is pleased to provide an update on the construction progress at CityPort Coldstores, available now for lease.
Take a moment to watch the interview to discover how Young Guns is delivering precision and reliability across the cold logistics landscape.
Congratulations to RWTA Members Lindsay Australia Ltd on the Strategic Acquisition of SRT Logistics.
The Cold Chain Institute is for professionals engaged in temperature-controlled logistics. The curriculum takes ‘students’ through cold chain management, customer service, employee safety, food safety, warehouse operations, transportation operations, and professional development and is taught by leading experts in the industry.
Meet Young Guns – RWTA’s Newest Member!
In this Chilled Out Series episode, RWTA’s Marianne chats with Scott Young, Director of Young Guns – the world’s largest container devanning specialists. Family-owned and proudly Australian, Young Guns supports the cold chain by expertly managing inbound and outbound container logistics, ensuring efficient, accurate handling from port to pallet. Learn how their hands-on approach, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to service excellence set them apart in cold supply chain operations. Take a moment to watch the interview to discover how Young Guns is delivering precision and reliability across the cold logistics landscape. Watch the Chilled Out Series episode here.
In collaboration with SWISSLOG and ASKIN PERFORMANCE PANELS, the RWTA was delighted to again host the RWTA Frank Vale Tech Tour 2025 in Sydney on Tuesday the 13th May.
The Tasmanian Government is reviewing its licensing framework, with key considerations being information asymmetry between consumer and technician, alignment with national licence competencies, and the potential to establish refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) as a distinct trade category.
Aliro, in conjunction with CBRE, is thrilled to present the first large-scale speculative freezer development in Melbourne's West.
In this edition of the Chilled Out Series, RWTA’s Marianne welcomes Mark Carter from Cooler, a new RWTA member delivering reliable transport refrigeration solutions.
The 28th European Cold Chain Conference brought together over 200 cold chain professionals from across Europe and the world for a dynamic three-day program in Copenhagen.