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There were many early birds there to get a great coffee, enjoy the sunrise through the bay windows at The Strand and to do some serious networking prior to the presentation by Chris Catchpole about Chain of Responsibility.
First off the block in 2025, the Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) celebrated our first networking event at the Gabba today with Chris Catchpole in the seat leading the Chain of Responsibility conversation with a room full of interested delegates.
Are there options to store things without having to chill them? There is an FDA approved coating to avoid rot- so does food need to be COLD or FRESH? Do we need to risk a biodiverse diet, does meat need to be refrigerated and perhaps there is another option and a way to sidestep the cognitive dissonance, the struggle to make sense of contradictory thoughts or behaviours. Watch the video and find out more.
Great to see all the Western Australians at the recent Perth function last week at the stunning and spacious beachside venue ‘Coast Port Beach Restaurant’, ready to catch up and engage in some great networking.
We all agree, the cost of insurance is crippling. The Discretionary Mutal Fund(DMF) is a cold chain initiative and proposed solution.
Specialising in reliable and consistent forklift services, they offer a comprehensive range of products and support that is essential for the efficient operation of any cold warehouse or transport business.
In this 2nd video, we discuss that Ammonia is negligible global warming impact on the environment, and on that, global warming in the cold chain- why are we not reading about this??
This relocation represents a major milestone for the company, strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and reaffirming its dedication to providing top-tier insulated rigid truck bodies to the Victorian market.
It’s that time of year for Managers to nominate their best and most promising Leadership talent to be part of the Frank Vale Award 2025!
Sydney, 21 January 2025. GridBeyond has consolidated its position as the largest very fast FCAS aggregator in the NEM (National Electricity Market), managing a 145MW portfolio of Very Fast frequency control ancillary services in Australia.
Dr Ian Jenson of First Management Pty Ltd has published the a paper documenting the shelf life of beef and lamb at -12°C as well as at -18°C. Read more to find out what the upshot is….
Welcoming our new Member from WA, Brett Claus from TRACS! After meeting last year at the RWTA Function in Perth, TRACS has joined the RWTA as a Member.
GoodWe BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Solutions) is the PV Building Materials Business Unit of GoodWe, dedicated to advancing PV building materials to the cold chain.
Join us in the RWTA ‘Chilled Out’ series as Marianne speaks with new member Don Cottle of UltiGroup.
It’s that time of year for Managers to nominate their best and most promising Leadership talent to be part of the Frank Vale Award 2025! Managers to send application forms before 14th of March.
Its our pleasure to introduce to you to the Head of Cold Chain Solutions, Stan Bearder from Tasman Cold Logistics.
The Adelaide Golf Day is being held on the Monday 17th March at Kooyonga Golf Club. This is a great opportunity to network with other Cold Chain professionals. Register here!
Join us for an exclusive after-work get together at Cost Port Beach in Perth (Fremantle), eat, drink and relax with us! Register here!
Do people come to you with their problems? 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! Coming up on Tuesday 11 & 18th February 2025. Register here!
The NSW Golf Day is being held on the Monday 3rd March 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. Register here!
Join us for breakfast on 5th February. Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and overall safety in the cold chain industry is of paramount concern. Register here!
Energy flexibility critical to meet challenges of rising demand and climate change, says energy trends 2025 white paper. Resilience and a sustainable energy system are crucial responses to increasing energy demands and climate change, says GridBeyond’s latest report.
In this video, we discuss that Ammonia is negligible global warming impact on the environment, and on that, global warming in the cold chain- why are we not reading about this?
For over 40 years, TRS is recognised as a leader in refrigeration services and support for the Australian refrigerated transport business.
To maintain its position as a leader in temperature-controlled logistics and meet increasing operational demands, Americold partnered with Dematic to optimise its cold chain operations technology in Australia
There have been three graduates from a dual qual refrigeration and electrical trade course that adds a Green Scheme Accreditation. This is the only national accreditation to demonstrate that technicians are qualified to work with low-GWP refrigerants. The combined apprenticeship runs for 5 years.
A Warm Welcome to Tasman Cold Chain Solutions, New Member of the RWTA! As the latest addition to Tasman Logistics Services' portfolio, Cold Chain Solutions focuses on high-volume clients and non-standard handling requirements.
We’re excited to welcome Ulti Group and their cutting-edge cold storage solutions to the Australian market!
Exciting Addition: TRS Becomes Part of RWTA in 2025! With over 40 years of expertise, TRS is Australia’s leader in refrigerated transport solutions.
The Healthy Heads App is a resource to provide “help when you need it” as we gear up for peak period in the fast-paced world of transport, warehousing, and logistics.