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In this edition of our 2026 Chilled Out Series, Marianne Kintzel is joined by Grant Turner, General Manager of ProtranSolutions, RWTA’s newest member.
Introducing Nigel Edwards, Founder of Dot Com Logistics and our newest RWTA member!
In this chat with Marianne, Nigel shares insights from some of the most highly regulated cold chain environments and explains how Dot Com Logistics is delivering and governing cold chain solutions across complex supply chains.
We advise of the passing of Hugh McMaster, Treasurer/Secretary of the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO) NSW from 2008 to 2021, who passed away peacefully on 19 February 2026, surrounded by his family.
In addition to our transport services, Blenners provides secure warehousing and storage options for both refrigerated and dry goods, supporting businesses with reliable supply chain solutions across Queensland.
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) are proudly presenting the second edition of TruckShowX, following the success of the first event in Melbourne in 2024.
The Government announced the design of the new Net Zero Fund within the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). The government is now consulting industry on design of the fund to ensure its fit for purpose.
Australia and New Zealand’s (ANZ) cold chain sector is experiencing one of the sharpest demand surges in decades. Frozen categories continue to rise as consumers seek value, meal-kit and online grocery services are expanding deeper into regional markets, and pharmaceutical and export volumes show no sign of easing.
The NHVR is pleased to announce that the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) grant funding round is now officially open for applications.
Developed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and supported by the Australian Government, the HVSI program empowers industry-led solutions that improve safety, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate innovation across Australia’s heavy vehicle sector.
A major milestone has been reached for Queensland’s cold chain infrastructure, with construction now complete at CityPort Coldstores, delivered by Modus Property Group.
CityPort Coldstores represents the largest speculative cold storage development ever offered in Queensland, responding to growing demand for modern, scalable temperature-controlled facilities across food, pharmaceutical, and logistics supply chains.
A major development has emerged in the global cold chain landscape, with Stonepeak announcing the launch of Peregrine Cold Logistics, a new specialist platform set to expand temperature-controlled infrastructure across Asia Pacific and the Global Cold Chain.
Building a giant cold store in Melbourne is a challenge, especially with potentially huge variations in ambient temperatures experienced during the Melbourne cool winters and hot summers, sometimes exceeding 40°C.
Tony Raggio, Dematic ANZ's Sales Manager AGVs talks about the new range, the benefits realised by Cold Storage facilities with AGVs, including reduced reliance on labour, increase operational visibility and control, improved safety and reduced product damage.
Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation and voice technology solutions, has announced that a leading global cold storage provider has implemented its Dematic Voice solution at two key distribution centres.
During the 2025 RWTA Conference & Exhibition, Stefan Jensen highlighted how Scantec, using their expertise in industrial refrigeration, environment control and electronics to save thousands.
Record numbers in attendance, all armed with smiles and ready for a fabulous day on the green - see all the photos !
Mental Wealth at Work specialise in workplace mental health and deliver a range of training, education and consulting services to help your workplace become more mentally healthy.
The Commonwealth Parliament has recently passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025 and the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amendment Bill 2025.
See how Experion is redefining transport and warehouse operations through intelligent digitisation.
It was a fantastic day on the green, with a record-breaking 111 players enjoying great golf and forging new business connections.
Transport Refrigeration Services (TRS) has announced the appointment of Daniel Wilton as its new Chief Executive Officer
The Badger Team recently hosted a webinar with podiatrist and biomechanics expert Talysha Reeve that revealed how poor safety footwear design and fit quietly drives lower-limb injuries, absenteeism and productivity decline in warehousing and logistics.
We were delighted to get together in Adelaide last week with our Member Expert, Chris Catchpole to discuss the Chain of Responsibility with Adelaide members.
As part of the HVNL reform, heavy vehicle accreditation is transitioning from a prescriptive, compliance-based approach to a risk-based system focused on safety management.
In this edition of the Chilled-Out Chronicles, we chat with Adam Wade, founder of Keep It Cool Consulting and author of Cold Logic — to explore how practical know-how and smarter systems are transforming the Australian cold chain.
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.
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.
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.
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