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.

This is Confidence in Food Quality, Every Day.

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Latest News

Featured

Sep 3, 2025

RWTA New Member Introduction – New Tech Logistics!

Sep 3, 2025

NewTech are a cold chain logistics company that operate from their head office in Sydney and have capability in Melbourne and Brisbane.

Sep 3, 2025

Toyota Material Handling Interview

Sep 3, 2025

Diamond Sponsor, Toyota Material Handling, was on the front foot at the conference, and Steve Parbery was there with all the information you could need.

Sep 3, 2025

Welcome Import Export TV

Sep 3, 2025

At Import Export TV, they’re passionate about supporting cold chain businesses. They offer affordable, tailored marketing packages designed especially for small and growing businesses - with an exclusive offer available to RWTA Members!

Sep 3, 2025

Aug 26, 2025

Shane Jacobson and Healthy Heads ask, “How Ya Travellin’?

Aug 26, 2025

New Mental Health Podcast for the Industry

Aug 26, 2025

Future-Proof Your Warehouse Operations: Tackle Challenges with a 3PL Industry-Specific WMS

Aug 26, 2025

In today’s fast-paced 3PL world, efficiency, visibility and customer responsiveness is essential.

Aug 26, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Oct 8

Oct 8, 2025

RWTA Brisbane Networking Drinks

Oct 8, 2025

RWTA Brisbane Networking Drinks 8th October 2025. Held at the Queensland Cricketers Club, 411 Vulture Street, East Brisbane. Register Here

Oct 8, 2025

Oct 9

Oct 9, 2025

NSW Networking Drinks

Oct 9, 2025

NSW Networking Breakfast 9th October at Strathfield Golf Club, 52 Weeroona Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135. Register Here

Oct 9, 2025

Oct 21

Oct 21, 2025

Adelaide Networking Breakfast

Oct 21, 2025

RWTA Adelaide Networking Breakfast 21st October 2025. Held at the Caledonian Hotel, 219 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide S.A. 5006. Register Here

Oct 21, 2025

VIC Golf Day Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula

Oct 24

Oct 24, 2025

VIC Golf Day Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula

Oct 24, 2025

RWTA Vic Golf Day — 24th October 2025,
Eagle Ridge Golf Course Brown’s Road, The Cups, Mornington Peninsula. Register Now

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 27

Oct 27, 2025

Perth Golf Day

Oct 27, 2025

The RWTA Perth Golf Day — 27th October 2025, 7:00am to 2:00pm. The Vines Resort Golf Course, Verdelho Dr, The Vines WA. Register here

Oct 27, 2025

Feb 18

Feb 18, 2026

Perth Networking Drinks

Feb 18, 2026

RWTA Perth Networking Drinks 18th February 2026. Held at the Coast Port Beach Restaurant, 42 Port Beach Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159. Register Here

Feb 18, 2026