RWTA NEWS
Interview with Choice Energy
It is our pleasure today to share Marianne's encounter with Alex Townsend, Partnerships Manager and Alan Gill, Executive Director of Choice Energy. Watch the interview…
Swing into action: Join us for the Adelaide Golf Day
We are pleased to announce LINEAGE LOGISTICS as Platinum Sponsor of the RWTA Adelaide Golf Day being held on Monday 12th February 2024 at Kooyonga Golf Club!
Dematic transforms John Dee’s beef supply chain for global success
RWTA Member, Dematic, have announced that John Dee, a family-owned Australian beef producer, has transformed its operations to enhance efficiency, productivity, accuracy, safety, and competitiveness to ensure its readiness for the evolving demands of global beef markets.
RWTA News: Interview with Smart Commercial Solar
Smart Commercial Solar’s Executive General Manager, Max Stenning speaks to RWTA about some exciting rebates available now in Victoria and ways that the cold chain in Australia can maximise solar opportunities while saving up to 40% on energy bills.
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.
Coolclean, Efficiency for your site this Christmas season
Coming into the most hectic time of the year for the cold chain, one thing that you DO want are solutions to your problems. Look no further. You don’t have the time this summer to deal with cooling system failure or poor cooling performance.
RWTA New Member Alert: Welcome to Absolute Storage!
Absolute Storage have joined the RWTA! A little about them. They were established in 1991 and is a privately owned Australian and operated company. They are based in Melbourne, Victoria and operate nationwide. Absolute Storage can source and provide all racking manufactures material including Dexion and Colby.
2024 Energy Market Outlook for Business ⏤ Choice Energy
We would like to introduce you to Choice Energy, new Member of the RWTA! Choice Energy’s recent webinar provided a strategic roadmap for businesses to brace for 2024's electricity price peaks. Watch to gain actionable insights.
Barpro: How to increase capacity in existing cold storage
Barpro is a long time Member of the RWTA and although they are based in South Africa, they have done work in the Australian Cold Chain. This article highlights how James Cunningham and his team are able toincrease capacity in an existing cold storage facility.
Raising frozen food temperature by 3°C can make global food chain more sustainable
New research from an international team of scientists has shown that raising the temperature of frozen food by just 3°C could safely reduce food loss and cut carbon emissions by 17.7 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
Vale Victor Lago
It is with sadness that the RWTA acknowledges the passing of one of the ardent supporters of our Association and the Australian Cold Chain, Victor Lago. Thanks to Murray Charters for this excerpt from the Eulogy and for the permission to share from Walter Lago.
New Member Alert!: Smart Commercial Solar
Smart Commercial Solar is Australia's leading commercial energy solutions provider. They are dedicated to helping businesses achieve energy independence through innovative renewable energy solutions, including commercial solar, battery storage, solar car shades and more.
The Adelaide RWTA Golf Day - 12th Feb 2024 at Kooyonga Golf Club
The Adelaide RWTA Golf Day 2024 will be at Kooyonga Golf Club. This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals from the Cold Chain Industry. Enjoy a round of golf in a beautiful setting, and win some amazing prizes!
New Member Alert!: Cold Origin has Space in NSW now!
Cold Origin understands that every customer’s business has unique cold chain logistics requirements. Their tailored services are designed with your needs in mind. No matter the scale of operations, their flexible approach allows them to cater to businesses of all sizes.
The NSW Golf Day is on 1st March - BOOK NOW
The NSW Golf Day is being held on the Friday 1st March 2024 at Strathfield Golf Club. This is a great opportunity to network with other Cold Chain professionals, enjoy a friendly competition and have some fun on the green. BOOK NOW!
RWTA Supporting the Cold Chain In Queensland; Cross River Rail
There is significant concern regarding a proposed three-week disruption to the rail network as part of the Queensland Rail Cross River Rail Project in January 2024. Listen to the radio interview Bill McDonald, 4BC Brisbane.
Brisbane rail disruptions will require more buses, trucks over summer
Kintzel said the Pinkenba workaround would only support 25 per cent of the freight and double the cost of transport.
Launch of the new Americold site at Ormeau QLD
Honoured to have been invited to the launch of the new Americold site at Ormeau in Queensland this week. Watch the interview of Marianne speaking with Andrew Mates about expansion.
RWTA New Member Alert! Welcome PHS Innovate
We would like to welcome PHS Innovate as a New Member of the RWTA! Is your Refrigerated Warehouse Future-Proofed? If you are interested in exploring the benefits of warehouse automation technology for your cold chain operations, PHS Innovate is here to help.
RWTA New Member Alert! Welcome Scully RSV
Scully RSV is a national refrigerated transport supplier, offering hire, sales and service to the cold chain through their branch network right across Australia.