RWTA (QLD Division) Annual Golf Day - 14 July 2017
We are looking forward to the annual RWTA (QLD Division) Golf Day at the Brisbane Golf Club, Tennyson Memorial Ave, Yeerongpilly QLD 4105. Book Now
We are looking forward to the annual RWTA (QLD Division) Golf Day at the Brisbane Golf Club, Tennyson Memorial Ave, Yeerongpilly QLD 4105.
International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses Elects New Officers and Board Members
David O’Brien (Doboy Cold Stores, Hemmant, Queensland, Australia) was elected as the 2017-2018 Chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) Board of Directors on April 25, 2017.
(ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 10, 2017) – David O’Brien (Doboy Cold Stores, Hemmant, Queensland, Australia) was elected as the 2017-2018 Chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) Board of Directors on April 25, 2017. As the new chairman and the first Australian to chair the board in decades, O’Brien plans to focus on the Lead the Cold Chain aspect of the organization’s strategic plan; specifically, how the cold chain can be developed and employed to maximize food rescue and help feed the less fortunate throughout the world.
“After learning that the world produces enough food to feed 10 billion people yet there are 800 million people chronically undernourished, I realized the tremendous impact that cold chain development can have on feeding the hungry,” O’Brien said. “Too often food is lost because of an underdeveloped cold chain and all of us at GCCA can change that. I look forward to driving food rescue efforts forward over my next year as chairman.”
IARW is the third-party temperature-controlled warehousing Core Partner of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). It dedicates itself to promoting best practices in the temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics industry through research, industry benchmarking, networking, and education. IARW members work closely with members of the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO), another GCCA Core Partner, to improve food systems, specifically in relation to the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of perishable products to the global community.
O’Brien will be joined on the board by new IARW officers Vice Chairman Doug Harrison (VersaCold Logistics Services, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), and Treasurer Andy Janson (Hanson Logistics, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA).
Also elected to serve three-year terms on the IARW Board are directors-at-large Harry Halpert (MTC Logistics, Baltimore, Maryland, United States) and Neal Rider (AGRO Merchants Group, Dallas, Texas, United States).
Rich Bauer (South East Cold Storage, Miramar, Florida, United States) was elected to represent the Southeastern Chapter.
The new officers and board members were appointed to their board positions at the annual 126th IARW-WFLO Convention, held April 22-25 in California.
Vale Andrew Main
Andrew Glenn MAIN passed away on 13 March 2017 aged 54. Our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Lynn and children Amanda, Sarah & Damien.
Andrew Glenn MAIN passed away on 13 March 2017 aged 54. Andrew is survived by his wife Lynn, children Amanda, Sarah & Damien. Andrew who worked for Crown Equipment for over 20 years, attended various functions organised by the RWTA in Victoria, as well as attending National Conferences. He was always willing to provide technical advice in relation to MHE applications and his friendly disposition will be missed by members who had the privilege to know Andrew over many of those years. We remember a fine man who made a valuable contribution to the RWTA.
Our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Lynn and children Amanda, Sarah & Damien.
RWTA (SA Division) Networking Breakfast with the Big Cats
Come to our Networking breakfast and participate in the morning feeding with these magnificent animals. An event not to be missed. 1st Mar 2017 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
RWTA (QLD Division) Networking Breakfast
The next QLD Networking Breakfast will be held on 07 Mar 2017, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Regatta Hotel 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong. Bodycare, an innovative player in workplace injury prevention and health and wellness will be presenting.
RWTA (VIC Division) Networking Breakfast
The next VIC Networking Breakfast will be held on 14 Mar 2017, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM at Mr Hobson, 9 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne. Bodycare, an innovative player in workplace injury prevention and health and wellness will be presenting.
RWTA (NSW Division) Networking Breakfast
The next NSW Division Networking Breakfast is on Tue 14th February 2017. Featuring guest speakers: Michael Pascoe, Tony Raggio & Stan Palmer.
TransAsia Jakarta
TransAsia is where you can network, learn and strengthen your business in a region packed with opportunity and long-term growth potential. 2-4 March, 2017 Indonesia Convention Exhibition.
2-4 March, 2017
Indonesia Convention Exhibition
ICE - BSD City, Indonesia
Australian Logistics Council - Forum 2017
The Australian Logistics Council is pleased to announce that ALC Forum will return to the impressive Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking place on 7-9 March 2017.
EUAA - Tasmanian Energy Forum, Hobart, 23 March
The EUAA invites you to join energy users to the Tasmanian Energy Forum on Thursday the 23nd March 2017.
SMART Supply Chain and Logistics Conference
Smart provides vision, strategy, networking & education – enabling supply chain managers to navigate a world where digital transformation is at the forefront of business. 29 & 30 March 2017 International Convention Centre Sydney.
Advancing Cold Chain Warehousing & Logistics
April 22-25 | Monarch Beach Resort | Dana Point, California
The 126th IARW-WFLO Convention is the #1 event for executives of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics companies and industry suppliers eager to advance the cold chain.
EUAA National Conference 24 & 25 May 2017
The event is being held in Brisbane and includes high profile speakers who will provide critical market analysis and insights for your business. Stay tuned for details coming early in 2017.
Resignation of RWTA Executive Officer
Members and Associate Members of the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) are advised that Mr Russell Sturzaker, the Executive Officer of the RWTA has tendered his resignation, effective Friday, 9th December, 2016.
Members and Associate Members of the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) are advised that Mr Russell Sturzaker, the Executive Officer of the RWTA has tendered his resignation, effective Friday, 9th December, 2016.
On behalf of the RWTA Board and all Members and Associate Members of the RWTA, I wish to thank Russell for his professionalism, thoroughness and dedication during his two year tenure with the Association.
The following is an extract from my Chairman’s Report for 2015-2016.
Under Russell Sturzaker’s stewardship, this past year, a great deal of foundation work has been initiated. Russell has directed a complete overhaul of our association’s website; introduced Wild Apricot membership and event management software; developed a special Member’s Portal to allow members to access the vast array of association documents, now archived electronically.
Russell has also initiated the development of a stand-alone website to better manage the complex elements of the association’s annual conferences. Members have benefited from the convenience and efficiencies associated with On Line Event Registration and On Line Payments and members can now gain access to the GCCA website directly, courtesy of a link established between our associations’ servers, during the past year.
In addition to attending the networking breakfasts organised by the state divisions, Russell provided support and garnered sponsorships, to ensure that each function was well run and well attended.
A search for a replacement Executive Officer has been initiated, and we expect this position to be filled early in the New Year.
We wish Russell well for the future.
Regards,
David O’Brien
Chairman
A2EP Innovation Report
Earlier this week the Alliance to Double Energy Productivity Project released the first draft of a “Next Wave” project that explores the opportunity to make further major improvements in energy productivity through the deployment of innovative technologies and business models by 2030.
Earlier this week the Alliance to Double Energy Productivity Project released the first draft of a “Next Wave” project that explores the opportunity to make further major improvements in energy productivity through the deployment of innovative technologies and business models by 2030.
Two specific value chains are explored in this paper – one being food (from plate/ export back to farm) which is a very interesting read and obviously includes refrigeration and transport.
We thought this was worth sharing with RWTA Members, and any feedback or input would be greatly appreciated and can be forwarded to: Jonathan Jutsen Chairman - Australian Alliance to Save Energy Email: jonathan.jutsen@a2se.org.au
Want to know more?
If you’re interested to know more or participate, please visit the website: www.2xep.org.au/
or drop us a line at 2xEP@A2SE.org.au
Cheap and abundant energy has underpinned Australia's economic growth for decades. As energy prices rise and carbon constraints bite, our future prosperity depends on using energy more efficiently. Using less while doing more is key to Australia’s economic future. The 2xEP Forum presented in April 2014 tackled this critical, ambitious challenge: How do we double energy productivity in Australia by 2030?
RWTA (SA Division) Networking Breakfast
The next SA Division Networking Breakfast is on Tue 22nd November 2016. Featuring guest speaker Major Alex Heidenreich (Former SAS Commander, Duntroon Graduate and Instructor)
RWTA (SA Division) Networking Breakfast
Date: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Topic: “Unconventional Leadership Practice & Theory”
Speaker: Major Alex Heidenreich Former SAS Commander, Duntroon Graduate and Instructor)
Venue: The Naval, Military & Air Force Club of SA “Landunna House” – 111 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA
Time: 7:00am for a 7.30am Start to Finish at 9.00am
Includes: Cooked Breakfast (please feel free to invite as many guests as you wish!)
Cost: Members: $33.00 (incl GST) Non Members & Guests: $55.00 (incl GST)
RWTA (QLD Division) Christmas Lunch
Bookings are now open for the 2016 RWTA (QLD Division) Christmas Lunch. Feel free to invite as many guests as you wish!
Date: Friday 16th December 2016
Time: 12.00 pm for a 12.30pm start to 3.00 pm
Venue: Marriott Hotel (515 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD)
Includes: Gourmet BBQ, Light Dessert & Drinks
Cost: Members: $100.00 (incl GST)
Non Members & Guests: $120.00 (incl GST)
(Feel free to invite as many guests as you wish!)
We’re Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliant
One of our priorities is to keep your information with us safe.
Last month, our Membership Database Software Package “Wild Apricot” became certified for Level 1 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance.
One of our priorities is to keep your information with us safe.
Last month, our Membership Database Software Package “Wild Apricot” became certified for Level 1 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance.
This means that the through “Wild Apricot” the RWTA adheres to the policies and procedures set up by the major credit card companies to keep credit, debit and cash card transactions secure, and protect cardholders against misuse of their personal information.
Click here for more information on PCI DSS compliance.
RWTA (VIC Division) – 2016 Christmas Lunch
Bookings are now open for the 2106 RWTA (Vic Division) Christmas Lunch. Feel free to invite as many guests as you wish!
China Cold Chain Conference
INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY, GROWTH AND COLLABORATION
Promoting growth and prosperity within the industry
Join us to reach both regional and international key cold storage stakeholders and increase your exposure to the Asia-Pacific Market.
