Anniversary: 20 years of Food & Beverage Logistics in Australia
Wine exports to China are booming at warehouses in Melbourne and Sydney.
For two decades, a. hartrodt has been writing a success story in Australia with its Food & Beverage (F&B) division dedicated to this industry. On the occasion of the anniversary, Brian de Leeuw, Managing Director of a. hartrodt Australia, highlights the company's "strong presence in the wine export market to China". "We use flexibags for transport," he emphasizes. Another milestone is the company's own 11,000-square-meter bonded warehouse in Melbourne, which opened two months ago and is used for the storage of alcohol, among other things. The family-owned company's largest warehouse has a temperature-controlled area plus reefer plugs.
Industry with complex requirements
Regulations on food safety, alcohol licensing, and customs make adherence particularly complex in this highly specialized industry. The F&B experts at a. hartrodt Australia simplify processes for customers, offering them a clear competitive advantage. "Through internal cross-training programs and improved database utilization, we can guarantee a consistent level of service," says Brian de Leeuw.
Ambient temperature storage is in high demand
In addition to alcoholic beverages, a. hartrodt Australia's F&B division also specializes in packaged foodstuffs, dry goods, and shelf-stable products. "Our scalable storage solutions in Melbourne and Sydney can handle seasonal or campaign-driven volume peaks," emphasizes the manager. At both locations, the high-demand area of ambient warehousing has been expanded and all areas have been equipped with temperature control: "Our staff is trained to handle sensitive goods and follows standard operating procedures, for example for hygiene reasons and traceability." Labeling, palletizing, and batch tracking complete the range of services.
The bonded warehouse is being continuously expanded to accommodate increasing export volumes of premium alcohol beverages. To accommodate a wider range of food products and packaging formats, a. hartrodt Australia is investing in digital tools and flexible service models.