RWTA Perth Golf Day was a wonderful success, with 92 players taking to the course at The Vines for a perfect day of golf, prizes and fun.

Launching 1 October 2026, the RWTA Master Industrial Special Risks Insurance Programme brings participating businesses together. Discover 11 compelling reasons to insure together and why specialist cold-chain coverage matters.

In this edition of Chilled Out Chronicles, Marianne sits down with Lawrie Pech of HACCP Solutions, one of the RWTA’s newest members, to discuss his background and what HACCP Solutions brings to the cold chain.

Relive the RWTA 2026 Conference with our official wrap-up video, featuring highlights, industry insights, connections and memorable moments from Australia’s cold chain community.

Cold storage operators across New South Wales have a new opportunity to reduce energy costs and improve site resilience following recent enhancements to the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS).

In this edition of Chilled Out Chronicles, Marianne sits down with Karthic Nathan from Westpac to discuss the financial opportunities and challenges facing Australia’s cold chain industry, from rising energy costs to business growth, and how Westpac is supporting the sector beyond traditional banking.

The final day of RWTA’s 84th Conference & Exhibition delivered big ideas, practical insights and plenty of conversations around leadership, technology and the future of the cold chain.

Peregrine Cold Logistics expands into Indonesia with a new joint venture and 35,000 sqm of temperature-controlled capacity in Greater Jakarta.

Claroty research has uncovered vulnerabilities in connected refrigeration systems that could allow cooling equipment to be manipulated while displayed temperatures appear normal, highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk for cold-chain operators.

The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association (RWTA) is greatly saddened by the passing of Ray Barry OAM, a respected South Australian Life Member of the Association whose contribution to the cold-storage industry and wider community spanned more than six decades.

Monday at the 84th RWTA Conference and Exhibition brought a packed day of speakers, industry discussion, technology and plenty of opportunities to reconnect across the cold chain.

The 2026 RWTA National Conference got off to a fantastic start in Noosa, with delegates gathering for a beachfront opening lunch before coming together for a lively Welcome Reception at Peppers Noosa Resort.

Following the sudden and tragic passing of Tim Wedlock, details of his funeral service are available for those wishing to pay their respects and celebrate his remarkable life and legacy. The service will be held on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at Knox Grammar School in Sydney, with a livestream available for those unable to attend.

In this edition of Chilled Out Chronicles, Marianne sits down with Edan Shelley from Zembl to explore smarter energy procurement, market intelligence and long-term energy strategies that can help cold chain businesses better manage energy costs and improve operational efficiency.

Industry Skills Australia has released the 2026 Workforce Planning Updates and Transport Supply Chain Workforce Outlook, outlining workforce priorities, industry progress and future actions to strengthen Australia's transport supply chain.

The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) has been updated following a comprehensive review to improve safety and productivity across Australia's heavy vehicle industry. The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025 and associated regulations came into effect on 1 August 2026, introducing important changes for operators and the broader transport sector.

In this week's RWTA Chilled Out Series, Marianne speaks with Hamed Fararoui from Green Peak Energy about practical ways businesses can reduce energy costs, improve sustainability and access renewable energy without significant upfront investment.

The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association (RWTA) is greatly saddened by the passing of Tim Wedlock, Executive Chairman of AEI Insurance Broking Group, former President and Fellow of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), and a long-standing supporter of Australia's refrigerated warehouse and transport industry.

RWTA has spent the past three years working with Benjamin & Benjamin and Steadfast to address the rising cost of insurance for refrigerated warehouse and transport operators. The proposed Master ISR Insurance Programme offers a practical industry-wide solution, bringing together broader insurance cover, specialist risk management and the benefits of collective buying power.

In this edition of Chilled Out Chronicles, we sit down with Grant from Kardex, RWTA's newest member, to talk automation in cold storage. He shares where the biggest efficiency gains lie over the next five years and the pitfalls to avoid when automating. Don't miss it, and catch the Kardex team at the RWTA National Conference in Noosa this August.