RWTA NEWS
Announcing the RWTA 2026 Frank Vale Tech Tour is to be held in…
Announcing the RWTA 2026 Frank Vale Tech Tour is to be held in…….
Welcoming our new member, Protran Solutions!
In this edition of our 2026 Chilled Out Series, Marianne Kintzel is joined by Grant Turner, General Manager of ProtranSolutions, RWTA’s newest member.
We have a new Member - DotCom Logistics!
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.
Vale – Hugh McMaster
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.
Did you know Blenners Transport also offers warehousing solutions?
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.
TruckShowX – Driving The Future’ presents solutions that work, results that matter, and progress that lasts.
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) are proudly presenting the second edition of TruckShowX, following the success of the first event in Melbourne in 2024.
$5 Billion Net Zero Fund: What It Means for Australia’s Cold Chain
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 Cold Chain Running Out of Room: Building Capacity and Resilience with Automation
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.
Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative Grant Now Open
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.
CityPort Coldstores is officially complete and ready for occupation
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.
Stonepeak launches Peregrine Cold Logistics: What it means for the future of the Asia–Pacific cold chain
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.
Extraordinary efficiency for new Melbourne cold storage facility
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.
Scantec, Proven reduction of Energy Costs
During the 2025 RWTA Conference & Exhibition, Stefan Jensen highlighted how Scantec, using their expertise in industrial refrigeration, environment control and electronics to save thousands.
Celebrating Our Gold Sponsors: Powering Excellence in the Cold Chain
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.
Award bestowed on long term Member of the RWTA, Stefan Jensen of Scantec!
Congratulations Stefan Jensen of Scantec! The winners of the AIRAH Awards 2023 were announced at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, November 30 in Sydney and Stefan was awareded the prestigious James Harrison Medal.