Interview with Nim Koy from Quality Transport Refrigeration Services (QTRS)

Take a few minutes as Nim Koy of Quality Transport Refrigeration Services (QTRS) is interviewed by our EO, Marianne Kintzel.

QTRS is a Member of the RWTA and is the Australian distributor of Mitsubishi Refrigeration equipment for Trucks and Trailers and supports the refrigerated transport industry by providing Servicing, Repairs, Spare Parts and Telematics solutions for all the major brands of transport refrigeration equipment. 

See how Nim and his Team can benefit your company!

Contact details:

Nim Koy

National Sales & Client Relationships Manager

Nim.koy@qtrs.com.au

0448 805 241

https://www.qtrs.com.au/

Supply chain alliance calls for food security plan

The National Food Supply Chain Alliance, made up of nine national food industry associations, says long term supply chain issues, including ongoing natural disasters and labour shortages, are set to increase food prices for the foreseeable future.

Associations in the alliance include: The National Farmers Federation (NFF), Australian Meat Industry Council, (AMIC), Independent Food Distributors Australia (IFDA), Master Grocers Australia (MGA), the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), AUSVEG, Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association and the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia.

The alliance represents every component of the nation’s domestic food supply chain from paddock to plate, and says recent threats have laid bare Australia’s food supply chain’s dependencies, risks, and vulnerabilities.

It warns the threats are unprecedented in scale and that the only solution to stabilising future food price fluctuations and reducing food shortages is to urgently establish the nation’s first ever ‘National Food Security Plan’.

The alliance has recently met with government and the opposition to explain the risks to the economy and Australians’ wellbeing should a National Plan not be developed and implemented as a matter of urgency. It says all the potential disruptors to the nation’s food supply chain have never been brought together under ‘one’ co-ordinated national strategy.

Co-incidentally, the recent State of the Climate Report by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, says more droughts, heatwaves, and bushfires, along with heavier bursts of flooding rain are forecast.

80 per cent of Australians are concerned about rising food and grocery prices and Foodbank's 2022 Hunger report says two million Australians are struggling to put food on the table and that this is impacting 1.3 million children.

Other current and potential disruptors impacting Australia’s food supply chain include global geopolitical tensions, transport and logistics issues, financial challenges through rising cost of business, and future human and animal disease outbreaks.

The alliance believes government, opposition and industry must work together to fully understand the complexities of the food supply chain and examine how specific events might impact the various pieces of the food supply chain jigsaw puzzle, and that the approach must incorporate the entire ‘living’ food supply chain eco-system, encompassing production, processing, distribution, retail, consumption, and disposal.

From the perspective of both government and industry, research has shown there are many social and economic benefits from a more efficient, more sustainable, and self-sufficient national food supply chain. It will provide more stability to food related businesses, boost innovation and technology, enhance the nation’s food processing capacity, create jobs and, most importantly, provide the community with the confidence it needs in the nation’s food security.

Food industry warns government of long-term food supply chain disruptions

The National Food Supply Chain Alliance, made up of nine influential national food industry associations, says long term supply chain issues, including ongoing natural disasters and labour shortages, are set to increase food prices for the foreseeable future. It says recent threats have laid bare Australia’s food supply chain’s dependencies, risks, and vulnerabilities.

The Alliance, which represents every component of the nation’s domestic food supply chain from paddock to plate, says the threats are unprecedented in scale and that the only solution to stabilising future food price fluctuations and reducing food shortages is to urgently establish the nation’s first ever ‘National Food Security Plan’.

The Alliance has, over the past two days, met with government and the opposition to explain the risks to the economy and Australians’ wellbeing should a National Plan not be developed and implemented as a matter of urgency. It says all the potential disruptors to the nation’s food supply chain have never been brought together under ‘one’ co-ordinated national strategy.

Co-incidentally, the just released State of the Climate Report by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, says more droughts, heatwaves, and bushfires, along with heavier bursts of flooding rain are forecast.

80% of Australians are concerned about rising food and grocery prices and Foodbank’s 2022 Hunger report says two million Australians are struggling to put food on the table and that this is impacting 1.3 million children.

Other current and potential disruptors impacting Australia’s food supply chain include global geopolitical tensions, transport and logistics issues, financial challenges through rising cost of business, and future human and animal disease outbreaks.

The Alliance believes government, opposition and industry must work together to fully understand the complexities of the food supply chain and examine how specific events might impact the various pieces of the food supply chain jigsaw puzzle. This approach must incorporate the entire ‘living’ food supply chain eco-system, from paddock to plate, encompassing production, processing, distribution, retail, consumption, and disposal.

From the perspective of both government and industry, research has shown there are many social and economic benefits from a more efficient, more sustainable, and self-sufficient national food supply chain. It will provide more stability to food related businesses, boost innovation and technology, enhance the nation’s food processing capacity, create jobs and, most importantly, provide the community with the confidence it needs in the nation’s food security.

Recommendation to Government: That Australia urgently establish a National Food Security Plan. That a Food Industry Working Group, representing all facets of the supply chain, be established to partner with Government to design the framework for the National Plan.

What is the National Food Supply Chain Alliance: The National Food Supply Chain Alliance (NFSCA) represents all facets of Australia’s food supply chain from farmers, processors, grocers and butchers, independent supermarkets, convenience stores, wholesale suppliers and distributors to food retailers including cafes, restaurants, hotels, and clubs. In total, the nine national food industry associations represent over 165,000 businesses with a combined revenue of a staggering $200 billion and who employ almost 1 million workers.

The Associations include: The National Farmers Federation (NFF), Australian Meat Industry Council, (AMIC), Independent Food Distributors Australia (IFDA), Master Grocers Australia (MGA), the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), AUSVEG, Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association and the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia.

Introducing FDC Construction & Fitout, the newest member of the RWTA!

RWTA in the News

The RWTA has joined the National Food Supply Chain Alliance and we are working together to ensure that the supply chain’s voice is heard.

The Alliance, which represents every component of the nation’s domestic food supply chain from paddock to plate, is alerting the government to the threats that are unprecedented in scale and that the only solution to stabilising future food price fluctuations and reducing food shortages is to urgently establish the nation’s first ever ‘National Food Security Plan’.

Joined by Members of the Alliance and led by Richard Forbes from the Independent Food Distributors Australia (IFDA), we spoke about the creation of a supply chain strategy regarding resilience in the supply of food, food security and keeping the prices down at a time when they are rising precariously.

In Canberra last week, the Alliance received a good hearing and media coverage.

There have been over 623 mentions of the Alliance and the need for a National Food Security Plan across national and regional media outlets, print, electronic and online (source: AUSVEG, Meltwater)

National Food Security Plan advocacy – From 22-24 November 2022

• Total mentions  623

• Total Print/Online  299

• Total Broadcast  262

• Potential Reach  169,000,000

Examples of TV/Radio interviews:

• The Project - Here is the link to the story 

• Sky News - link

• 3AW Radio - link

• News.com.au - link

• Media Release - link

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.