Cold Chain Warehouse, Lahrs Rd, Ormeau for lease!

Cushman and Wakefield, on behalf of Hines Australia, is proud to present this building to the market for lease.

• Dual tenancy design, with each unit offering 5,587sqm* of chiller/freezer and corporate office accommodation

• Can be leased in one-line (11,175sqm*) to a single occupier

• Design of temperature controlled zones allows flexibility for 100% chiller, or 100% freezer to accommodate a broad range of occupier requirements

• 12m deep refrigerated anteroom with eight (8) sealed loading docks

• Large hardstand area provides for excellent truck maneuverability and external loading

• Green initiatives have been thoughtfully integrated into the design with the occupier benefiting from rainwater harvesting, LED lighting technology throughout and a carefully designed solar system servicing the building

• Located in one of the most strategic logistics and distribution hubs in Southeast Queensland

• This outstanding cold storage facility is nearing completion and is available as either two separate tenancies or in one line.

• Attached is the Information Memorandum but you can also see a virtual fly through at http://31lahrsrd.com

• Expecting completion in December this year!

If you would like to know more contactMorgan RuigDirector Cushman and Wakefield0403149828morgan.ruig@cushwake.com

Save The Date! - 2023 RWTA Conference

Interview with Des Bowler from Meat Messaging

Take a moment to know more about New RWTA Member Meat Messaging and how it would work for your company. For more information please read our flyer here and contact Des Bowler directly: desbowler@initmedia.com.au

Introducing Meat Messaging, the newest member of the RWTA!

80th Conference Video Snapshot

We wanted to share a final wrap up of the conference with you.

 What better way of condensing some of the highlights than in a video format!

Please take 3 minutes to see what delegates got up to in Sydney!

Interview with Ryan Whittaker, Director of COMPLET-ED

Take a moment to discover how Complet- Ed can work with your company to find you funding to upskill your workforce.

 They are education experts;  they save you time and find you money to locate the best registered training organisation for your company and find you the means to pay for it!  Watch here now to learn more!

We are pleased to welcome Comply Group as a new Member of the RWTA

Join Marianne as she interviews Brendan White, the COO of Comply Group as they discuss the Software-as-Service business with the unique ability to solve complex industry compliance and automation problems, as needed.

They discuss how Comply Group can implement affordable, scalable, rapid deployment solutions to solve specific compliance needs across Health, Safety, People, and Assets.

Their products are made to simplify your day to day working experience and reduce risk of errors. These solutions are secure, OAIC compliant, and can be integrated to work smoothly alongside existing systems.

Take a few minutes to learn more!

2022 RWTA Conference Program

Your Monday Evening Conference Treat!

Your Monday Evening Conference Treat!

You are invited to attend a beautiful evening at Manjits Wharf; a luxurious location overlooking the incredible Darling Harbour in Sydney, hosted as guests of Oz Labourforce.

You will enjoy drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal.

A bus will take you at 6:00pm sharp from Pier One Hotel to the destination for your comfort.

Please be punctual so as not to miss your lift!

What: Dinner Monday night
the 22nd August 2022

Where:  Manjits
10/49 Lime St, Sydney

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Pick up from Pier One: 6:00pm

RWTA Conference Dress Code and Registration

Not Long Now! The 80th RWTA Conference and Exhibition is approaching really fast and we are very much looking forward to seeing you all at Pier One Sydney Harbour!

Conference
Business casual for the sessions, collared open shirt, trousers and "city" shoes.

Sunday Convict & Champagne Expedition
Casual attire, appropriate for the weather and boat deck.
You are welcome to fancy dress, ready to sail!

Sunday Cocktail Dinner
Business casual and comfortable.

Tuesday Gala Dinner
Cocktail feel, open necked business shirt, sports jacket for the Gents. For the Ladies, the opportunity to dress up a bit, please be aware that there is a 5-min walk to the destination. Practical and pretty shoes suggested.

Drinks and canapés served outside, we suggest the option to stay warm.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

RWTA Conference Partners Program Cut off date is in 2 weeks

We have exciting things planned for them!

• Monday: Oyster Farm Tour
  (10:30am to 4pm)

• Tuesday: Fragrance, Perfume and Lunch Workshop
  (10:30am to 3pm)

Get more details on the Partners' Program here.

To book in your Partner, please email us now: marieb@rwta.com.au

** Last date to book your Partner in is Friday the 5th of August **

Christine Corbett

With diverse experience at AGL and Australia Post, we are excited to hear Christine’s take on supply chain and the focus on customers while maintaining a strong bottom line.

Christine Corbett is an experienced executive and passionate customer advocate with extensive experience in delivering strong financial and people outcomes in the energy, retail, eCommerce and logistics sectors.

Christine joined AGL Energy in 2019 as Chief Customer Officer and was appointed Managing Director and CEO-elect of AGL Australia in June 2021 as part of the proposed demerger.

Prior to joining AGL, Christine built a career at Australia Post spanning almost three decades, where she held roles including Chief Customer Officer, EGM Retail, EGM Postal Services and interim Chief Executive Officer at a time of exponential growth in e-commerce.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Business (Comm) from the Queensland University of Technology and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Stanford Graduate School of Business’ Executive Program.

3rd NABERS Warehouses and Cold Stores Advisory Panel

The 3rd NABERS Warehouses and Cold Stores Advisory Panel was held last Wednesday, 13/07/22.
It is an excellent outcome to see the outstanding interest and support from the cold chain industry. The tool is shaping up and nearing its completion.

The meeting covered the outcomes of the benchmark, an update on pilot ratings, and a discussion with members on documentation requirements for ratings.
Touched on were the next steps for getting started on your rating journey.
Please find attached the slide pack. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please watch the recording here.

The Next Steps

• please provide any outstanding pilot rating documentation requested by the DeltaQ team by 30th July 2022 to enable NABERS to proceed with certification.

• the team will also individually reach out with any further clarifications or discussions from the panel.

• if you would like to enrol for the upcoming assessor training scheduled for 9th August, you can register here.

• Ron Pulido will be setting up a peer support working group after the launch and will reach out later this year.

In the next few weeks, DeltaQ will be wrapping up the pilot ratings.
NABERS will be preparing and issuing certifications in the next few weeks.
If there are no surprises, they expect to launch the tool this September.

The RWTA welcomes Mark McKenzie as a speaker for the 80th RWTA National Conference.

The RWTA welcomes Mark McKenzie as a speaker for the 80th RWTA National Conference.

Having given over 300 media interviews this year already, you will likely have heard Mark on talkback in Australia. His belief is that the road freight industry needs to be more assertive with all Australian governments, given the critical role the industry plays in delivering essential products and services to the Australian community. He will be discussing fuel issues in Australia and abroad, how the Ukraine war affects fuel supply and will this cause a recession? 

Join us to hear Mark speak and book now!

Interview with Eurocold, New Member of the RWTA

New RWTA Member, Avraam Solomon, the CEO of Eurocold joins Marianne to speak about the markets that they are breaking into, how their product serves the Australian Cold Chain and why rentals of truck are a smart business choice to provide flexibility in these times of post COVID disruption.

We welcome Eurocold as a New Member of the RWTA!

Eurocold build custom built refrigerated truck solutions to fit your company's needs!

More information below and be sure to check their website.

Frank Vale 2018 Winner Anthony Crowhurst

Take a moment to watch our 2018 Frank Vale Award Winner, Anthony Crowhurst, as he speaks about his experiences of not just winning the FVA in 2018, but also the process and growth that he had along the way.

 We are excited to present to you the state finalists at the upcoming 80th Conference and Exhibition at Pier One in Sydney between the 21st and 23rd August 2022.

 There we will have the judges choose this year’s Frank Vale Winner for 2022!

RWTA 2022 Conference Announcement.

Interview with A-SAFE, New Member of the RWTA

The RWTA welcomes A-SAFE as a new member of the Association.

Mark Collins, the CEO of A-Safe, speaks with Marianne to discuss his company that provides heavy duty polymer safety barriers made for temperature controlled environments.

Take a few minutes break today and learn more about our new members products and how they service the Australian Cold Chain!

The RWTA would like to congratulate the merger of the IARW and IRTA to become the GCCA.

The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses & International Refrigerated Transportation Association to Merge and Formally Become Global Cold Chain Alliance.

The Boards of Directors for the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA) have reached an Agreement in Principle to merge their organizations to officially form a new organization, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA).

“Success of the global supply chain depends on transportation and warehousing working closely together.  The merger of IARW and IRTA recognizes that important connection and will help strengthen the global supply chain at this critical time,” said IARW Immediate Past Chairman, Ron Buford, who was Chairman when the agreement was finalized. “Working together, the Warehouse and Transportation members can easily and efficiently develop and implement collaborative solutions to problems facing the cold chain community as a whole.”

Over the coming months, the IARW and IRTA Boards will work with staff to solidify the structure and governance of the merged entity. That information will be shared with the membership later this year. Pending approval from the respective memberships in October, IARW and IRTA will continue to operate as currently structured through 2022, with the restructured GCCA to be launched January 1, 2023.

“IRTA and IARW coming together affords us a tremendous opportunity to showcase thought leadership and enhance cross-community engagement between two vital sectors of the global supply chain,” stated Todd Lanter, IRTA Chairman. “By formally bringing together our organizations we can better support the industry and the members we serve.”

The World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) and the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) will remain as partners in the GCCA and will continue operations as separate entities.