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Interview with Blenners Transport, New Members of the RWTA.

Roger Blennerhassett from Blenners Transport speaks with Marianne Kintzel from the RWTA about their family owned business that has gone from one truck delivering bananas locally to a national success story.

Roger Blennerhassett from Blenners Transport speaks with Marianne Kintzel from the RWTA about their family owned business that has gone from one truck delivering bananas locally to a national success story.

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Pallet Space Available & Area Onsite To Lease - VIC

Austco Polar at Laverton has frozen and chilled pallet space available AND area onsite to lease.

Austco Polar at Laverton has frozen and chilled pallet space available AND area onsite to lease.

Site Overview

  • 5 – 7 Leslie Road Laverton North

  • 14,742m2 Warehouse/Office Space

  • Cold Chain Compliant

  • Cross-Docking capability

  • Container Unloading/Loading

They have 14,742 square metres of multi-temperature warehouse/office space and the capacity to handle and store a range of products at a variety of temperatures from -25°C to + 6°C.

Austco offer self-managed leasing for day-to-day operations or cross-docking services.

For more information, please contact 

Peter Bryant, Commercial Manager

Mobile: 0401 424 470

Email: peter.bryant@austcopolar.com.au

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Grants now available for food and beverage manufacturers

Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program.

Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program.

The grants can be used to replace existing equipment with more energy efficient models, carry out energy audits, or improve energy monitoring and management – helping manufacturing businesses lower their power bills and emissions.

The food and beverage manufacturing industry is the largest manufacturing sector in Australia, contributing around $22.4 billion to the economy. The Australian Government is supporting this vital sector of the economy as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Tim Wilson said the program targets food and beverage manufacturers, which include some of the most energy intensive small and medium businesses in Australia.

“It’s because they’re the engine room of the economy employing 1 in 4 manufacturing workers, that the Morrison Government is backing food and beverage manufacturers to be competitive through grants to lower their power costs and slash emissions as part of the solution to Australia’s carbon neutral future,” Assistant Minister Wilson said.

“We’re supporting fantastic Aussie manufacturers like Bellevue Orchard based in in Officer, Victoria. Businesses like this and others around the country will benefit from investing in new energy efficient technologies and by understanding their energy consumption more thoroughly.

“Reducing needless energy consumption also cuts emissions and is at the heart of the Morrison Government’s focus on technology, not taxes, because it boosts competitiveness, creates new jobs and reduces Australia’s environmental footprint.”

Applications close on 18 February 2022 or earlier if funding is exhausted prior.

More information, grant guidelines and application forms are available at www.business.gov.au/EECFB, or telephone on 13 28 46.

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Americold is the newest Member of the RWTA!

Please join us for 5 minutes to watch the interview of Richard Winnall, Managing Director APAC and LATAM and new RWTA Board Member.

Please join us for 5 minutes to watch the interview of Richard Winnall, Managing Director APAC and LATAM and new RWTA Board Member.


We discuss the opportunity for industry training, engagement and bringing a fuller representative contingent to the Australian Cold Chain.

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VTA Agreement Schedules Updated

The VTA /TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement Schedules have been updated to reflect the updated costs effective 1st July 2021 and fuel effective 1st February 2022.

Our friends at the VTA have sent out information to alert people that the VTA /TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement Schedules have been updated to reflect the updated costs effective 1st July 2021 and fuel effective 1st February 2022.  These schedules include the updated wages that are effective 1st July 2021.

Average Diesel Prices, Fuel Levies and VTA (VWMA)/TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement Schedules

The latest edition of the following documents are now available on the member’s portal of the VTA website

The following documents are available:

  • Average Diesel Price (including graph)

  • Forecast Diesel Price (including graph)

  • VTA / TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement schedules (Schedules 1, 2 and 3)

  • Customer Fuel Surcharge Levy

  • Municipal Fuel Surcharge Levy

  • Over Dimensional Fuel Surcharge Levy – base date 1/1/2008

  • Over Dimensional Surcharge Fuel Levy – base date 1/1/2010

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the VTA on 9646 8590.


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Interview with Bendi Australia

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Bendi Australia, part of the Hubtex Australia group, New Members of the RWTA.

It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Bruce Peatman, Managing director of Bendi.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Bendi Australia, part of the Hubtex Australia group, New Members of the RWTA.

 It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Bruce Peatman, Managing director of Bendi.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

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EOI : Substantial cold storage business  based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

Substantial cold storage business based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

This business would particularly suit:

  • Current cold storage and cold chain operators seeking to expand capacity and footprint; and

  • Freight, transport, warehousing, 3PL and integrated logistics companies seeking to diversify, expand services to existing clients and access a whole new customer base.

For Sale by Expression of Interest

Substantial cold storage business  based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

 This business would particularly suit:

  • Current cold storage and cold chain operators seeking to expand capacity and footprint; and 

  • Freight, transport, warehousing, 3PL and integrated logistics companies seeking to diversify, expand services to existing clients and access a whole new customer base.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Please contact Michael Thompson at Bespoke Business Brokers to discuss.

Consultant & Business Broker, Bespoke Business Brokers

Phone: 0451 373 454    Email: michael@bespokebb.com.au

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Join us in welcoming Escavox to the RWTA Family

Escavox provides independent and objective data on the performance of fresh food supply chains, from farm to retail shelf, so better informed decisions can be made about the management of product and investments in the supply chain.

Escavox provides independent and objective data on the performance of fresh food supply chains, from farm to retail shelf, so better informed decisions can be made about the management of product and investments in the supply chain.

For more information please contact Brad Cooper
bcooper@escavox.com
Mobile: 0407 590 930
https://www.escavox.com/

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Interview with Escavox

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Escavox, New Members of the RWTA.

It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Luke Wood, CEO and Director of Escavox.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Escavox, New Members of the RWTA.

 It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Luke Wood, CEO and Director of Escavox.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

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Arbon Drive Thru Loading Dock Design Virtual Demonstration

Here is a recording of a customised Drive-Thru Loading Dock Design virtual presentation with Arbon Equipment and Rite-Hite.

For RWTA Members they organised a live equipment demonstration to showcase their product solutions, answer questions and address concerns regarding your operations.

Topics Covered:

  • Preventing contamination at the loading dock

  • Controlling temperature and humidity to prevent spoiled or damaged goods

  • Solutions and ideas to address standards and inspections when it comes to food manufacturing and distribution facilities

  • Saving energy in refrigerated or cold storage environments

Here is a recording of a customised Drive-Thru Loading Dock Design virtual presentation with Arbon Equipment and Rite-Hite.

For RWTA Members they organised a live equipment demonstration to showcase their product solutions, answer questions and address concerns regarding your operations.

Topics Covered:

  • Preventing contamination at the loading dock

  • Controlling temperature and humidity to prevent spoiled or damaged goods

  • Solutions and ideas to address standards and inspections when it comes to food manufacturing and distribution facilities

  • Saving energy in refrigerated or cold storage environments

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Interview with Vative

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Vative, New Members of the RWTA.

It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Theo Pappas, CEO for Vative.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Vative, New Members of the RWTA.

 It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Theo Pappas, CEO for Vative.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

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