The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) represents both the warehousing and transport sectors involved in the storage, distribution and transportation of temperature controlled products in what is known as the Australian Cold Chain.

By satisfying the growing needs of our community, through the provision of temperature-controlled warehousing, refrigerated transport and related essential services, the Australian Cold Chain meets the increasing demands of Australia.

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The Australian Cold Chain is vital to our economy and society.

Infographic of the Australian Cold Chain process, showing stages of food supply: grown, processed, packaged, stored, transported, and sold.

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19 Mar 2025

Tasman Logistics Unveils New Facility, Boosting Cold Storage Capacity

19 Mar 2025

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.

19 Mar 2025

10 Mar 2025

The RWTA welcomes Brianna Casey as a speaker for the 83rd National Conference.

10 Mar 2025

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.

10 Mar 2025

5 Mar 2025

RWTA Frank Vale Tech Tour, 2025

5 Mar 2025

The Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia (RWTA) 2025 Frank Vale Tech Tour, hosted by Swisslog in collaboration with ASKIN Performance Panels offers an inspiring exploration of cutting-edge automation technologies within the refrigerated warehousing sector.

5 Mar 2025

4 Mar 2025

The Australian Cold Chain and the RWTA mentioned in The Australian this morning

4 Mar 2025

In the face of soaring energy costs and rising food prices, the RWTA is advocating for significant policy reforms to alleviate the financial strain on Australia's cold-chain industry.

4 Mar 2025

3 Mar 2025

We are excited to welcome Vawdrey Australia to the RWTA!

3 Mar 2025

Watch now as we introduce new member Paul Vawdrey, CEO Vawdrey Australia, speak about his company and the cold chain!

3 Mar 2025

Upcoming Events

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Apr 1

1 Apr 2025

Mental Health First Aid

1 Apr 2025

Have you been in a situation where someone is in trouble, and you hoped that whatever you said helped them and not made it worse?

In that case, we have a Mental Health First Aid Course available online just for you!

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1 Apr 2025

AMIC Meat Processing & Export Conference 2025

Apr 7

7 Apr 2025 – 8 Apr 2025

AMIC Meat Processing & Export Conference 2025

7 Apr 2025 – 8 Apr 2025

Attending MPEC25 is your ticket to the conversations and connections that shape the future of the meat processing and export industries. Whether you’re joining for a single day or the full conference experience, our flexible ticketing options ensure there’s a way for everyone to participate.

7 Apr 2025 – 8 Apr 2025

Brisbane Truck Show 15-18 MAY, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

May 15

15 May 2025 – 18 May 2025

Brisbane Truck Show 15-18 MAY, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

15 May 2025 – 18 May 2025

Brisbane Truck Show fans are being urged to book tickets and accommodation for the 2025 industry showcase as entry passes and rooms sell out fast! General admission tickets can be booked here. Ticketing for 2025 Brisbane Truck Show and Exhibitor VIP tickets here (early bird pricing closes Friday, 14 March, 2025). To take advantage of special rates negotiated by the show’s accommodation partner Ozaccom+ see here Accommodation

15 May 2025 – 18 May 2025