RWTA (QLD Division) Networking Breakfast-Women in Supply Chain - Tue 7th June 2016

The next QLD Division Networking Breakfast is on Tue 7th June 2016. Focusing on "Women in Supply Chain" the guest speakers will be Jen Dalitz & Laurel O'Donnell.

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RWTA Chairman (David O’Brien) elected as Vice Chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW)

The Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) wish to congratulate RWTA National Chairman - David O’Brien on his election to the position of Vice Chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW)

David has served as IARW Treasurer for the past twelve months, and was appointed to his new position as Vice Chairman at the 125th IARW-WFLO Annual Convention held in Las Vegas, USA from 16th – 19th April 2016.

Other Officers and Board Members appointed to new positions were 2016-17 Chairman - Eben James (Trenton Cold Storage, Trenton, Ontario, Canada and Treasurer – Doug Harrison (VersaCold Logistics Services, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On behalf of all members we would like to congratulate David on his new appointment.

2015 Frank Vale Award Winner (Melissa Hunt – S&D Logistics Pty Ltd) Wins 2016 GCCA Global NextGen Award

On Tuesday 19th April 2016, Melissa Hunt - Director of S&D Logistics in Australia, was named the winner of the second annual award during a general session of the 125th International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) Convention, held in Las Vegas from 16-19 April 2016. 

The Global NextGen Award, developed by the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), recognizes outstanding young professionals in the world's cold chain industry, and Hunt represented Australia as the recipient of the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transportation Association of Australia's (RWTA) 2015 Frank Vale Award.

Now in its second year, the Global NextGen Award recognizes talented young professionals who have the potential to become future leaders and who are making a positive contribution to the development of the cold chain industry around the world. Finalists for the NextGen Award are recipients of international industry awards that recognize exceptional achievement by young professionals in the cold chain in a specific region or country. Among other eligibility requirements for the award, nominees had to demonstrate excellence in their work, the potential to excel further in the many facets within the industry, and possess insight into their organization's strategic values and direction, policies and ways of working.

Candidates for the 2016 NextGen Award were nominated by international refrigerated warehousing organisations to compete for the global award at the IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo.

The other nominees in addition to Hunt included, Colin Longmuir, Warehouse Manager, Henningsen Cold Storage Co., representing North America as the recipient of the 2016 World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) Don Schlimme Future Leader Award, and Kane Thomason, Logistics Solutions – Operations Manager, UK and Ireland for XPO Logistics represented the United Kingdom as the 2016 recipient of the UK Young Manager of the Year Award.

"It is so important to call attention to the talented young professionals that are coming up in the cold storage industry," said Greg Brandt, Immediate Past Chairman of WFLO and CEO of Nor-Am Cold Storage USA. "These nominees represent the future of our industry, and their ideas will usher in the next wave of innovations that enhance the movement of perishable products to consumers around the world."

As part of the selection process, each nominee was interviewed and judged by a panel of industry leaders from around the world. Candidates were evaluated on their knowledge level of the industry, track record of excellence, communication skills, and leadership skills. In addition, each candidate delivered a five-minute presentation to the panel of judges and the IARW-WFLO Convention attendees.

"It is a great honour to have been nominated for the GCCA’s Global NextGen Award," said Hunt. "To win the award after being up against two extremely talented individuals and become the first female recipient is very rewarding."

As the winner of the GCCA Global NextGen Award, Hunt will receive a travel stipend to attend a GCCA or GCCA partner event anywhere in the world during 2016, and she was presented with an engraved 2016 GCCA Global NextGen Award.

Cold Running Magazine - April 2016

Welcome to the latest issue of Cold Running Magazine. 

As we have changed the format to an eMagazine, you are now able to read it across multiple devices (using ISSUU -  the fastest growing digital publishing platform in the world).

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New RWTA Director & New South Wales Division Representative appointed to the RWTA Board

The Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) wish to announce the appointment of a New Director and New South Wales Divison Representative to the RWTA Board.

Effective 22nd February 2016, and in accordance with the Articles of Association of the RWTA, Stephen Donaldson – Managing Director – S&D Logistics Pty Ltd, was appointed as a Director of the RWTA, and NSW State Representative to the RWTA Board.

On behalf of all members we would like to congratulate Stephen on his new appointment,

Cold Running Magazine - December 2015

Welcome to the latest issue of Cold Running Magazine

As we have changed the format to an eMagazine, you are now able to read it across multiple devices (using ISSUU -  the fastest growing digital publishing platform in the world).

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In this Special Energy Edition you will find some great articles covering issues impacting the Australian Cold Chain, including ………….
 
·         New RWTA Board Member
·         RWTA Member Portal
·         How Tracking / Managing Energy Consumption Drives Cost Savings
·         Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW) Energy Audit Subsidies
·         How Energy Productivity can Improve the Bottom Line
·         State Energy Updates
·         Chain of Responsibility - Policy Procedures
·         Dematic Launches Dematic iQ
·         International News
·         125th IARW-WFLO Convention
·         GCCA Global Cold Chain Expo 2016
·         Membership Update
·         Coming Events
 
We trust that you enjoy reading the December ‘15 Issue, and if you would like to contribute an article for inclusion in the next issue, Cold Running – March 2015, please email: rsturzaker@rwta.com.au  by COB on 1st March 2016.

Cold Running Magazine - October 2015

Welcome to the latest issue of Cold Running Magazine

As we have changed the format to an eMagazine, you are now able to read it across multiple devices (using ISSUU -  the fastest growing digital publishing platform in the world).

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In this issue you will find some great articles covering issues impacting the Australian Cold Chain including:

• 2015 -16 Board Appointments and Resignations
• New RWTA Chairman for 2015-16
• Energy Efficiency Survey
• 74th RWTA National Conference Report
• CoR & RWTA Conference - “Doing Nothing is not an Option”
• The Impact of the Cold Chain
• Food Waste, Hunger and Climate Change!
• International News
• 2015 Frank Vale Award
• Membership Update
• Coming Events

 
We trust that you enjoy reading the October ‘15 Issue, and if you would like to advertise, or contribute an article for inclusion in the next issue, Cold Running – December 2015,

please email: rsturzaker@rwta.com.auby COB on 1st December 15.

Cold Running Magazine - June 2015

Welcome to the June ’15 Edition of “Cold Running”

Read as eMagazine

As we have updated our masthead, and changed the format from that of a newsletter to an eMagazine, you are now able to read it across multiple devices (using ISSUU -  the fastest growing digital publishing platform in the world). We are also providing it as a pdf for downloading and printing if that is what you prefer.

In this issue you will find some great articles covering issues impacting the Australian Cold Chain including …….

Conference Announcements
- NZCSA National Conference and Exhibition – 9th to 11th August 2015
- RWTA National Conference and Exhibition – 26th to 28th August 2015

Conference Reports
- 124th IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo – 25th to 29th April 2015
- CoR - “A Little Knowledge is Dangerous!”
- 2015 Frank Vale Award

State Finalist Announcements
- The Voice of Reason – Hands Free in Cold Storage
- International News
- Diageo Australia Wins Smart Award for Excellence

Member News
- Dematic introduces Multi-shuttle
- Swire Cold Storage appoints Service and Operations Director
- MaxiTRANS appoints New Group General Manager of Sales and Distribution

News from GCCA
- GCCA Announces Recipient of New Global NextGen Award
- GCCA Announces the Global Cold Chain Expo
- IARW and WFLO Elect New Officers and Board Members
- Deregulation in QLD: Responding to a changing Environment

Membership Update

Raymond James Barry OAM

We trust that you enjoy reading the June ‘15 Issue, and if you would like to advertise, or contribute an article for inclusion in the next issue, Cold Running – September 2015, please email: rsturzaker@rwta.com.au  by COB on 1st September 15.

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RWTA 74th Conference & Expo – Wed 26th to Fri 28th August 2015

The 2015 RWTA National Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Stamford Grand Adelaide, South Australia from Wed 26th to Fri 28th August 2015.

Delegate and Partner Registration is now open via the dedicated RWTA Conference Website

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RWTA (QLD Division) Electricity and Energy Management Forum - Wed 20th May 2015

Date: Wednesday 20th May 2015

Venue: Mantra - South Bank Brisbane – 161 Grey Street, South Bank QLD

Time: 9.00 am – 10.30 am

Presenter: PG Energy (Progressive Green Pty Ltd)  

Forum Topic: “Why your business should consider purchasing your electricity from the wholesale market?”

Cost: Free

RSVP: Monday 18th May via email to billie.bozickovic@americold.com.au 

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Privacy Statement:
The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (NSW Division) Annual Golf Day – Tue 19th May 2015

 

Castle Hill Country Club - Spurway Drive, Baulkham Hills NSW

We are once again looking forward to our Annual NSW RWTA Golf Day - the 15th year on the hallowed grounds of the Royal & Ancient Castle Hill Country Club.  The Golf Day is the single largest corporate social event on the RWTA NSW Division calendar, and the support afforded by our many Corporate partners, members and guests has always been extremely good, growing continuously over the past 14 years.

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Major Sponsor:

 

TMHA (Toyota Material Handling Australia) have once again taken up Platinum Sponsor status, and will oversee our Presentation Lunch - We offer a huge vote of thanks to Steve Takacs - COO & VP of TMHA for their most generous long term support for this event.

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Programme:

• 7.00 am Registration & Light Breakfast
• 7.50 am Player Briefing and Shotgun Tee-off
• 2.45 pm Completion of Round, followed by Lunch and Presentations
• 3.00 pm Wrap-up

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Dress Regulations:

• Shirts must have collars, sleeves, be clean & tucked in at all times.
• Tailored trousers, shorts or skirts with white socks (any club logo allowed) may be worn.
• No denim, cargo or pull-string pants permitted.
• Golf Shoes are essential for play (soft spikes preferred)

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Sponsorship:

• All Sponsorships now include a complimentary team (of 4 golfers).
• We no longer have Bronze/Banner sponsorships, but instead, Logo Sponsorships.  If you take up this option, you simply need to email us your logo, and we'll include it on one of our banners inside the clubhouse.
• There are a limited number of Longest Drive/Nearest The Pin Sponsorships (first come, first served) and they each include one banner on one of the Competition holes.  If you don't have a banner, please contact us for a quotation to have one made up.
• The Charity Queen Sponsorship has been pre-sold and we look forward to seeing this year's Charity Queen at the Practice Putting Green.
• Silver Sponsorships allow two of your Banners – one Teardrop Banner near the Practice Putting Green (at the high visibility halfway point) as well as one Rollup Banner inside the clubhouse, visible during morning registration and post-golf lunch.  Multiple Silver Sponsorships are available.  If you don't have banners, please contact us for a quotation.
• One Drinks Cart Sponsorship is available and this will include signage on the Drinks Cart that circulates the course, as well as provision of two of your Banners – one Teardrop Banner near the Practice Putting Green (at the high visibility halfway point) as well as one Rollup Banner inside the clubhouse, visible during morning registration and post-golf lunch.  If you don't have banners, please contact us for a quotation.
• A maximum of 3 x Gold Sponsorships are available.  The offer includes pre-event exposure in promotion of the event (including this registration form as they are locked in) and on-screen promotion in the clubhouse.  Provision of two of your Banners – one Teardrop Banner near the Practice Putting Green (at the high visibility halfway point) as well as one Rollup Banner inside the clubhouse, visible during morning registration and post-golf lunch.  If you don't have banners, please contact us for a quotation.

 
For 2015, we now have an online registration form, have modified some of the Sponsorship Packages with more flexible options - see registration section for details.

Booking Form

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Parbery 0400-993455 or Eugene Devine 0416-046161

RWTA (Victorian Division) - Networking Luncheon - Thu 30th April 2015

Date: Thursday 30th April 2015

Venue: Sunshine Golf Club – 475 Mount Derrimut Road, Derrimut VIC

Time: 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Speakers: Two entertaining speakers to listen to, followed by questions and time for networking will be available.

Cost: Members $70.00
         Non-Members  $90.00
        (please feel free to invite as many quests as you wish !!!)

Bookings are now open, using the attached Registration Form.
Please email your completed form to: gregl@aboxford.com.au

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Payment Terms:
The RWTA’s preferred method of payment is EFT, and payment must be received prior to the event to confirm your attendance, an Invoice or / Receipt will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Refunds are not applicable when cancellation of a booking occurs within 3 days of the event.

Privacy Statement:
The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (QLD Division) - Members Meeting - Fri 17th April 2015

Date: Friday 17th April 2015

Venue: Americold – Murrarie Site – 61 Queensport Road, Murrarie QLD

Time: 12.00 noon to Finish at 1.30 pm

Topics to be discussed:

·         General Business:
·         Industry news – National Level
·         Industry news – Local Level
·         Frank Vale Award Nominees
·         Dinner Dance
·         Golf Day
·         RWTA Q – Support local charity – Community approach
·         Market Information

Lunch : Will be provided by Americold, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions to be catered for when you register ………

Cost: Free

RSVP: Thursday 16th April via email to billie.bozickovic@americold.com.au 

Cold Running Magazine - March 2015

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Welcome to our “New Look Cold Running” we have updated our masthead, and changed the format from that of a newsletter to an eMagazine, enabling it to new be read across multiple devices (using ISSUU -  the fastest growing digital publishing platform in the world)  while still being able for download as a pdf and printing out if that is what you prefer.

In this issue you will find some great articles covering issues impacting the Australian Cold Chain including …….

Conference Announcements:

• 124th IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo – 25th to 29th April 2015
• SMART Supply Chain & Logistics Conference & Expo – 26th to 27th May 2015
• NZCSA National Conference and Exhibition – 9th to 11th August 2015
• RWTA National Conference and Exhibition – 26th to 28th August 2015

Keep your Cool –  JLLS Report on “The case for Refrigerated Logistics and Distribution Investment”

International News

• Peter Worthington Smith Award (South Africa)
• Dematic Acquires SDI Group Europe

Montague Open New Facility at Truganina

HR News – 3 Strikes and you’re out – the myth!

 News from GCCA

• IARW Global Cold Storage Capacity Report
• GCCA NextGen Award

Employee Engagement

Refrigeration Air Conditioning & GHG Reduction

Plus lots more ……

We trust that you enjoy reading the March ‘15 Issue, and if you would like to advertise, or contribute an article for inclusion in the next issue, Cold Running – June 2015, please email: rsturzaker@rwta.com.au  by COB on 1st May.

RWTA (NSW Division) – Networking Breakfast – Tue 14th April 2015

Date: Tuesday 14th April 2015

Venue: Breakfast Point Country Club – 72 Village Drive, Breakfast Point NSW

Time: 7:00am for 7:30 am (cooked breakfast) to Finish at 9.00am

Speakers: Three entertaining speakers to listen to, and time for networking will be available.

Cost: $60.00 for members, and $90.00 for non-members. (please feel free to invite as many quests as you wish !!!)

Bookings are now open, using the attached Registration Form ….. please email your completed form to: marieb@rwta.com.au or Fax to: (03) 9645 6445.

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Payment Terms:

The RWTA’s preferred method of payment is EFT, and payment must be received prior to the event to confirm your attendance, an Invoice or / Receipt will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Refunds are not applicable when cancellation of a booking occurs within 3 days of the event.

Privacy Statement:

The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (SA Division) – Networking Breakfast – Tue 31st March 2015

Date: Tuesday 31st March 2015

Venue: Stamford Grand Adelaide (Ballroom 4) Moseley Square – Glenelg SA

Time: 7:00am for 7:30 am (cooked breakfast) to Finish at 9.00am

Speakers: Two entertaining speakers to listen to, and time for networking will be available.

Michael Bellstedt (Managing Director - MINUS40 Refrigeration Engineers - Designers, Consultants and Project Managers.)

Michael will not only discuss refrigeration, but solar, lighting and other energy use, and address government support and energy efficiency finance also.

Steve Parbery (Corporate Accounts Client Manager - Toyota Material Handing Australia Pty Ltd.)

Steve will address the topic of Forklift Safety, and the ongoing improvements being utilized in order to reduce accidents and fatalities.

Cost: $44.00 for members, and $66.00 for non-members. (please feel free to invite as many quests as you wish !!!)

Download Registration Form

Payment Terms:

The RWTA’s preferred method of payment is EFT, and payment must be received prior to the event to confirm your attendance, an Invoice or / Receipt will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Refunds are not applicable when cancellation of a booking occurs within 3 days of the event.

Privacy Statement:

The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (QLD Division) Networking Breakfast – Wed 4th March 2015

 

When: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Where: Observation Café – Port of Brisbane Visitor’s Centre 3 Port Central Ave, Brisbane QLD
Time: 7.00am for a 7.30am Start to Finish at 9.00am

The Networking:

We invite you to take a couple of hours before you start your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information. This is a rare opportunity to network with other senior management professionals within the industry. Ample opportunity will be given for you to discuss issues and network with others.

The Speakers:

Ray Hodge Director of Ignite Business Consulting

• Ray will speak on crafting efficient business processes, optimising human resources, aligning your business with the buyer, and delivering results-based work through strategic planning and measurements.

Dean Watson National Product Manager - Toyota Material Handling

• Dean will address the topic of Forklift Safety, and the ongoing improvements being utilized in order to reduce accidents and fatalities.

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2015 Frank Vale Award – Nominations Now Closed

Nominations are now closed for the 2015 Frank Vale Award.

The Frank Vale Award has been awarded annually since 1993 to acknowledge talented young people within the industry, who have demonstrated to their employers that they have the potential to become future leaders, and make a positive contribution to the development of the Australian Cold Chain Industry.

The 2015 Frank Vale Award Winner will be announced at the RWTA National Conference and Exhibition Gala Dinner at the Stamford Grand Adelaide (Glenelg) South Australia on Friday 28th August 2015.

REWARDS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE AWARD

Participation in the Frank Vale Award is a rewarding process regardless of whether you win the award. State Finalists and their partners travel as special guests of the RWTA to attend the 2015 RWTA Conference and Exhibition to be held at the Stamford Grand Adelaide (Glenelg) South Australia from 26-28 August 2015. Travel expenses, conference registration, accommodation and meal expenses of State Finalist’s and their partners are met by the RWTA.

The 2015 Frank Vale Award Winner will receive a $5,000 travel prize to attend the Global Cold Chain Alliance (IARW/WFLO) 125th Convention & Expo to be held at the Cosmopolitan - Las Vegas, Nevada USA from 9th to 13th April 2016.  This prize is generously sponsored by Retracom Contracting.

Participating in the Award process and attending the RWTA Conference and Exhibition also provides State Finalists with an outstanding opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the Australian Cold Chain Industry, along with an opportunity to meet many of the key players.  Past finalists agree that this experience has been invaluable.

2015 Frank Vale Award Poster

2015 Eligibility Criteria & Nomination Form

RWTA (NSW Division) Networking Breakfast – Tue 10th February 2015

When: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Where: Breakfast Point Country Club – 72 Village Drive, Breakfast Point
Time: 7.30am to 9.00am

The Networking:

We invite you to take a couple of hours before you start your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information. This is a rare opportunity to network with other senior management professionals within the industry. Ample opportunity will be given for you to discuss issues and network with others.

The Topic:

Vehicle Rollovers!

• Why do Rollovers Occur? 

• What is the Appropriate Industrial Relations Response?

The Speakers:

 Mike Robertson, Managing Director & Engineering Manager, Engistics.

• Mike will cover why rollovers occur – including speed, sudden steering responses, loading, dynamic slosh, suspension and tyres etc. 

Tony Wilks, Group General Manager, Industrial Relations, Toll Group

• Tony will cover the industrial relations issues to be considered when a driver is involved in a rollover incident.

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124th IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo – Sun 26th to Wed 29th April 2015

 

At the 124th IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo, we will explore the challenges and issues facing today’s temperature-controlled logistics industry. This year’s event theme, Delivering Value, puts a spotlight on the role logistics companies play within the cold chain around the world. In today’s temperature-controlled logistics industry, companies have advanced to offer services as total supply chain solution providers to address growing customer needs. Attendees of the 124th IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo will explore:

• The bigger picture of the cold chain worldwide
• How each company can increase their positive impact in the global cold chain
• How companies can maximize their services to address total customer needs
• Strategies to deliver greater value to customers

Details: April 26-29, 2015 | Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek | Orlando, Florida

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