Join Us as an Exhibitor: Make an Impact at the RWTA Conference

The RWTA 2024 Conference and Exhibition is at Cape Schanck, 4th-6th August. Exhibition Booth Opportunities are limited, get in fast!

For booth information and application to book, please click here.
Important: we have a maximum of two industry related companies only allocated on the floor.

RWTA Conference, Diamond Sponsors:

Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.

Last Call for Frank Vale Award Nominations

Frank Vale Award Alert!

It's time to nominate the Emerging Leaders in your company.

Managers to send application forms before 15th of March.

Frank Vale Nomination - How does it work?

STEP 1: Nomination: form to be filled in by both employer and employee

** DEADLINE is Friday 15th March 2024 **

STEP 2: Application: the candidate sends a written application that meets the Assessment Criteria

** DEADLINE is Friday 26th April 2024 ** 

State of the Phish report by Proofpoint

The 2024 State of the Phish report by Proofpoint has revealed significant insights into the current cybersecurity landscape, focusing on the human element of security threats.

Here’s a summary for you; 

1. Employee Risk Behaviour: A striking 68% of employees reportedly engage in actions that knowingly put their organizations at risk, leading to potential ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial losses. Despite a decline in the number of successful phishing attacks, the repercussions, such as financial penalties and reputational damage, have notably increased (up 144% and 50%, respectively).

2. Security Awareness vs. Actions: The report highlights a gap between security awareness and actual behaviour. While 71% of working adults admit to engaging in risky actions, 96% are aware of the dangers. This contradiction underscores the challenge of transforming knowledge into secure behaviour, as people often prioritize convenience or urgency over security.

3. Discrepancies in Security Perceptions: There's a notable disparity between what security professionals and employees believe is effective for encouraging safer behaviour. While most security professionals advocate for more training and tighter controls, a large majority of employees (94%) suggest they would prioritize security if controls were simpler and more user-friendly. 

4. Rising Threats and False Security: The misuse of technologies such as multifactor authentication (MFA), generative AI, and QR codes by malicious actors is on the rise. Despite over one million MFA-bypass attacks per month, 89% of security professionals mistakenly believe MFA provides complete protection against account takeovers.

5. Cyber Extortion and Phishing Trends: Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have increased, with significant growth in countries like Japan, South Korea, and the UAE, facilitated by AI technologies. The report also indicates a persistence of cyber extortion and ransomware as major threats, with 69% of organizations experiencing a successful ransomware infection last year.

6. TOAD Attacks and Lack of Preparedness: Telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) remains a prevalent method, with Proofpoint detecting an average of 10 million TOAD attacks per month. However, only 23% of organizations educate their users on recognizing and preventing such attacks.

7. Regional Insights and Global Challenges: The report provides regional data, noting variations in attack types and preparedness levels across different areas. For example, North American organizations reported a high incidence of TOAD attacks and ransom payments.

Overall, the report emphasizes the crucial role of human behaviour in cybersecurity and suggests that knowledge alone is not enough to ensure security. Organisations need to bridge the gap between awareness and action by simplifying security measures and focusing on behavioural change.

RWTA Sydney Golf Day Wrap Up

Thanks to all who joined us at the Sydney RWTA Golf Day at Strathfield last Friday!

With a record turnout of over 110 players, it was a day filled with great sportsmanship, where everyone went home with a prize and enjoyed an exceptional lunch.

View pictures of the day here

We're already excited for the next one. Keep an eye out for the 2025 date announcement!

A heartfelt thanks to our incredible 2024 Sponsors for making this event truly memorable!

RWTA New Member Alert: Interview with Green Peak Energy

We love that Green Peak Energy can cater to smaller companies to install solar as wells as those companies who lease- they take away the pain of solar installation!

GPE install, own, and maintain solar systems and bill you for the power that is produced.

They are like an energy retailer and generate power on-site, rather than remotely, thus avoiding transmission and most retailer costs.

The customer also remains connected to the grid for residual energy requirements. Need to know more? Watch now [New Member Green Peak Energy, Andrew Latimer]!

Contact:

Andrew Latimer, Senior Sales and Partnership Manager:

Mb: 0407 479 772

E: andrew.latimer@gpenergy.com.au

RWTA Member Polar Cool has opened in Chullora!

RWTA Member, Cold Origin/ Polar Cool is excited to announce the opening of a second warehouse in Chullora, situated 25 Mins away from the Port/CBD.

They currently have space available;

2,000 + Frozen space available.

2,000 + Chilled space available.

5,000 + Ambient space available.

Contact;

Muhammad Hamza Qureshi

NSW Operations Manager

POLAR KOOL & COLD ORIGIN

0452 503 435

hamza.q@coldorigin.com.au

www.polarkool.com.au / www.coldorigin.com.au

RWTA Conference 2024 Registrations Open: Book Now!

BOOK NOW FOR OUR UPCOMING CONFERENCE!
Early Bird Rates apply until 15th April.

"On Thin Ice, Navigating Australia’s Cold Chain Viability" is the theme for this year’s conference at Cape Schanck. 

We invite attendees to join us to discuss key challenges facing our industry, with a focus on collaborative solutions and innovative approaches. Together, we can strengthen Australia’s cold chain and ensure its long-term viability.

Overview Schedule:

• Sunday - Networking Lunch: Montalto Winery, Estate to Plate (starting at 12pm); Drinks and Diner on conference site.

• Monday, Tuesday - A great line up of speakers, panels and tech talks - and great networking opportunities!

• Tuesday Evening - Annual Gala Dinner and Frank Vale Award Presentation.

• Partners are always welcome! Their Program includes: Monday; Hands on Tapas and Gin inspired cooking extravaganza, Tuesday; Luxurious Thermal Springs Experience.

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Want to give your brand visibility and join our Exhibitor's Floor? Click here for more details.

RWTA Conference, Diamond Sponsors:

Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.

VIC Networking breakfast 14th March BOOK NOW

Join us on Thursday 14th of March at The Strand Restaurant.

We're hosting an engaging networking breakfast focused on cyber security.

More information below; BOOK NOW!

Looking forward to seeing you there.

RWTA New Member Alert: Interview with KNAPP

Welcoming new member of the RWTA, KNAPP.

Tiago Oliveira speaks about how KNAPP can improve cold chain businesses. 

KNAPP technologies match the requirements of what they term ‘value chain’, ranging from warehouse robotics to data analysis tools and retrofitting your 20-year-old system. This is to generate added value, gain new insights with the help of data and ensure business intel is part of each step of your value chain. 

More information here.

Watch Tiago expand on this in this video.

Carbon Neutral for Data Centres Infrastructure, Warehouses and Cold Stores launch event

NABERS launch Carbon Neutral for Data Centres Infrastructure, Warehouses and Cold Stores

NABERS offers a pathway to achieve Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification, a world-leading, government-backed certification that is aligned to national and international greenhouse gas accounting protocols – we are excited to announce that we are launching this certification for Data Centres Infrastructure, Warehouses and Cold Stores. 

Join the NABERS team for a webinar that will include a preview of the Carbon Neutral pathway for these new sectors coming soon.

Who should attend?

Data Centre, Warehouse and Cold Store building owners and managers: hear more about how and you can achieve a Carbon Neutral Building Certification to demonstrate your building’s sustainability excellence

NABERS Assessors: whether you are a current Assessor of Data Centres, Warehouses and Cold Stores, or already doing Carbon Neutral certification in other NABERS' sectors, we encourage you to add this certification to your client offering. Find out more about the new tools and becoming accredited, and the rollout timelines 

Event details:

Thursday 7 March 2024, 11:00am - 11:45am AEST

Online webinar - click below to register

RWTA New Member Alert: Welcome to Green Peak Energy

New RWTA Member, Green Peak Energy is a leading Solar Power Purchase Agreement provider who works in both Australia and New Zealand.

They provide a low-risk solution and deliver on cost savings for all commercial properties.

Green Peak Energy install, own and maintain solar, wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and bill you for the power that is produced.

They are like an energy retailer but generate power on-site rather than remotely. This avoids transmission and most retailer costs, so the customer remains connected to the grid for residual energy requirements.

In 2021 CBRE IM (CBRE's Real Assets investment management business with over $142 billion of assets under management) acquired a controlling share of Green Peak Energy.

Like to know more? Here’s a Case study from Cloudy Bay in NZ

Contact Andrew Latimer, Senior Sales and Partnership Manager: 
Mb: 0407 479 772; andrew.latimer@gpenergy.com.au 

Book Now for the Mental Health First Aid Online Course - 7th and 14th March

We have a few spots left, don't miss out!
Online Course in March - Reserve your spot now!

Adelaide Golf Day: thank you to all players and sponsors + Date Claimer 2025

We thank all attendees for joining us in Adelaide at the Kooyonga Golf Club at the recent RWTA SA Golf Day.

We were delighted to see a record turn out on the day, which was hot, sunny and perfect, followed by an exceptional lunch!

Watch the pictures here!

DATE CLAIMER 2025: Mark your calendar for next year's game, to be held on Monday 17th March 2025.

Registration and Sponsorship AVAILABLE NOW! Secure your spot, enhance your brand's visibility, and BOOK NOW!

A special thank you to our fantastic 2024 Sponsors that made this event truly special.

Welcome to Firma Force, New Member of the RWTA

We are thrilled to announce that Firma Force has joined the RWTA as our newest member!

As the authorized dealer of NeoTech Coatings, Firma Force brings to our association an innovative solution that stands out in the market – SuperTherm.

SuperTherm is a ceramic coating that blocks heat, unlike other products that absorb it at different rates. It consistently gives a surface temperature of ambient plus 2-3 degrees Celsius. Their product has been successfully installed in various industries that have benefited from savings in electricity, fuel and extended lifespan of assets by eliminating thermal shock.

Firma Force has national coverage to apply truck, trailer and warehouse heat blocking coatings to roof areas, and more.

They are setting up a network of authorized applicators covering all the major cities and major satellite transport hub regions. Off the track depots can be reached by prior arrangement as their applicators are offering a mobile service. This saves unnecessary logistics and travel as bulk applications of fleet can be done at a service yard, depots or transit holding yards. Refrigerated train rolling stock can be retrofitted by prior arrangement and location agreed upon.

Welcome aboard, Firma Force!

Download our information sheet.

Contact: Paul Raath
Mobile: 043 500 1515
Email: firma.force@iinet.net.au
www.firmaforce.com.au

Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training

Are you currently qualified in Mental Health First Aid? Did you know your certificate is valid for 3 years?

If you are currently qualified and wish to continue with your accreditation, register for Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training.

This online course enables you to revise your knowledge and skills, and to extend accreditation for a further 3 years.

Date: 5th & 6th March 2024      Time: 9.30am – 12 noon (Brisbane time)

Cost: RWTA Member $340 / Non Member $370

In this online session we will cover:

• Refresher on mental health conditions in Australia

• Reminder of ALGEE

• Practice conversations

• Reaccreditation process

Please only register for this training if you are currently accredited in Mental Health First Aid and your certificate has not already expired.

You will also receive a copy of the Mental Health First Aid manual as part of this training.

This session will be held via Zoom over two consecutive days (5 hours of content)

Please contact us for further options if your certification is out of date.

Liz Tully is a Workplace Mental Health Specialist with 20+ years of experience within corporate Human Resources roles.

Waterman Receivables Management, New RWTA Member

Welcoming New Member to the RWTA, Waterman Receivables Management.

Waterman’s have decades experience in the debt collection and credit management space. Their excellent reputation precedes them in the debt collection industry.

Watermans have been very successful for a wide range of clients where resolution is paramount.  They empower you, the client, through the process and make it easier to engage in debt recovery.

Need to know more?
Contact:
Jim Tambakis, MD
Mobile: 0418 377 232
Email: jt@watermans.com.au

Watch the Interview with Jim Tambakis and Andrew Stavropoulos:

Sydney Golf Day 1st March - Today, Last chance to register

Thrilling update – we've not only reached but surpassed our target with 112 players already registered! And there's still room for 2 more teams of golf enthusiasts.

THERE'S ONLY ROOM FOR 2 MORE TEAMS, BOOKING CLOSE END OF BUSINESS TODAY (Friday 16FEB).

We invite players from ALL SKILL LEVEL to PLAY.

A huge thank you must go to our (record!) 21 Sponsors, listed below!! 

RWTA encourages you to attend Cold Chain Institute Australia in 2024!

Join Us for an Unmissable Industry Event on the 21st - 23rd May 2024 at the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne.

Dive into the core of cold chain logistics at the Cold Chain Institute Australia, proudly presented by RWTA Partner, the Global Cold Chain Alliance.

This pivotal three-day event is tailored for professionals and is dedicated to maintaining excellence in temperature-controlled logistics.

Why Attend?

• Engage with leading industry experts.

• Explore a comprehensive curriculum covering all facets of the cold chain from management to food safety.

• Enhance your skills in warehouse and transportation operations.

• Discover innovative strategies in customer service and employee safety.

• Network with peers and industry leaders.

What should I expect?

• Insightful sessions and workshops led by seasoned professionals.

• A unique blend of learning and professional development opportunities.

• An ideal platform for fostering connections and industry advancements.

Secure your spot today and be part of an event dedicated to upholding and advancing standards in the cold chain sector. Whether you're looking to boost your knowledge, network, or navigate the challenges of temperature-controlled logistics, the Cold Chain Institute Australia is where you need to be.

Elevate your professional journey with us in Melbourne. See you there!

Retragreen ; Embedding Intelligence so things get smarter!

Retragreen is all about AI and digitalisation as a key element of the food chain and cold storage; their focus is to provide enhanced business value.

Their model overcomes the ‘up front cost’ barrier and in this video, Alan Pears tells us how Retragreen can achieve this for temperature-controlled logistics in Australia.

Ready to go green?

QLD Networking breakfast 5th March on Cyber Security BOOK NOW

Your favorite Networking Breakfast is coming up soon, book now!

QLD Networking Event, Cyber security

Date: Tuesday 5th March 2024

Time: 7:00am 9:30am [hot breakfast included]

Venue: Queensland Cricketers Club 411 Vulture Street, East Brisbane