RWTA NEWS
GCCA Cold Chain Institute, 27-29MAY
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.
Young Guns Join the RWTA Network!
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.
RWTA Frank Vale Tech Tour 2025
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.
ARC headlines conversation on licensing reform in Tasmania
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.
Exciting Opportunity in Melbourne's West!
Aliro, in conjunction with CBRE, is thrilled to present the first large-scale speculative freezer development in Melbourne's West.
Cooler Joins the RWTA Network!
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.
An overview of the 28th Annual European Cold Chain Conference, hosted by the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 2025
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.
Federal Budget Update: A Focus on Energy Costs and Implications for the Food Distribution Sector
In the recent Federal budget reply, significant attention was given to the pressing issues of energy costs and their direct impact on the food distribution sector.
ARC Update: What the 2025 Code of Practice Means for the Cold Food Chain
The 2025 editions of the Australian and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice introduce important updates that impact the refrigeration and cooling sectors, including the cold food chain.
The RWTA welcomes Paul Wood as a speaker for the 83rd National Conference.
Internationally sought after keynote speaker and best-selling author of the book “Mental Fitness: Build your mind for strength and resilience every day”.
Paul has worked with a broad range of people from professional athletes, advanced police negotiation teams, Google, Nike, to at-risk teens and prisoners.
THis session is brought to you by our valued sponsor Americold
Welcoming Cooler as our newest Member of the RWTA!
Cooler have provided high-quality Refrigerated Truck bodies , Pantechs, Servicing and Body Repairs for over 40 years.
GCCA Copenhagen Conference Insight: Navigating EU-China Trade Dynamics
We are pleased to share an exclusive article written by keynote speaker John Clarke following the recent GCCA Copenhagen Conference:” EU China: The Light That Fails?”
Have Your Say – Draft 2025 Workforce Plans
These Workforce Plans set out the workforce development challenges and opportunities facing the industry and serve as a roadmap for the future by identifying what employers, unions, the national skills system, and governments need to do to build an agile, highly productive, and resilient workforce.
Feedback closes Monday 5:00PM AEDT, 7 April 2025.
Americold Expands in Christchurch
Americold Breaks Ground in Christchurch, Doubling Site Capacity to Support FMCG, Retail, and QSR Business Growth
In conclusion, a love letter to the cold chain!
In the last in the Frostbite series, we discuss Govt involvement, national security, resilience and food security.
National licensing scheme for electrical trades
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement to design a national licensing scheme for electrical trades.
We are very pleased to have Melbourne Cold Storage on board as a New Member, Welcome!
Melbourne Cold Storage is a state of the art, purpose-built facility offering tailored cold chain storage and logistics services.
A New Dawn for Driver Safety and Comfort: Western Sydney Welcomes Its First Heavy Vehicle Rest Area
In a significant advancement for road safety and driver welfare, Road Freight NSW proudly announces the establishment of the first dedicated heavy vehicle rest stop in Western Sydney.
Tasman Logistics Unveils New Facility, Boosting Cold Storage Capacity
Tasman Logistics Services, Cold Chain Solutions, has significantly expanded its cold storage capabilities with the launch of a new facility at Morningside, Queensland. This strategic move, effective 3rd March, has tripled the company’s capacity to 7,400 frozen pallets and 1,300 chilled pallets.
The RWTA welcomes Brianna Casey as a speaker for the 83rd National Conference.
Brianna Casey is the CEO of Foodbank Australia, the country's largest hunger relief organisation. In this role, she is proud to be tackling both food insecurity and food waste not only in Australia, but also across the world through her involvement with the Global Foodbanking Network.