AustraCold

Overview

Established in 2009, AustraCold has grown from a single-truck operation to become one of the largest Australian-owned temperature control businesses in Victoria. As a 100% Australian-owned family business, AustraCold specializes in cold chain logistics with a network of strategically located warehouses and a diverse fleet of over 100 specialized vehicles across Melbourne. Founded by Birol Guler, the company began in the temperature control transport sector and expanded into warehousing in 2017, establishing facilities in Campbellfield, Laverton, and Somerton.

AustraCold operates multiple temperature-controlled facilities across Melbourne, including Somerton, Laverton, Campbellfield, and Truganina. Each facility is optimized for specific temperature regimes and product types, from pharmaceutical products at +15°C to frozen goods at -27°C super-cold. The company’s Truganina Logistics Centre features a fast-moving cross-dock operation with all-temperature regime warehousing capabilities.

With transport management technology enabling real-time tracking and tracing, AustraCold delivers transparency and flexibility to customers across Victoria and nationally through partnerships with long-haul specialists. The company serves diverse industries including food service, retail, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Key Capabilities

Temperature Range Expertise

AustraCold handles all temperature regimes with precision:

• Ambient (+18°C): Dry goods and confectionery products
• Chilled (+15°C to +4°C): Dairy, produce, chocolate, pharmaceuticals
• Frozen (-20°C): Seafood, prime cut meats, frozen vegetables
• Super-cold (-27°C): Specialized frozen products requiring extreme cold chain control

Strategic Warehouse Network

AustraCold operates specialized cold storage facilities across Melbourne with different temperature zones:

• Somerton: +15°C facility targeting confectionery, milk powder, oil-based margarines, and pharmaceutical products
• Laverton: Multi-temperature facility with freezer chamber (-20°C) and chiller chamber (+4°C) for seafood, meats, dairy, and frozen vegetables
• Truganina: Fast-moving cross-dock transport operation with all-temperature regime warehouse
• Campbellfield: Additional temperature-controlled logistics facility

Temperature-Controlled Transport

Fleet of 100+ modern, highly specialized vehicles designed to deliver efficient transport for goods ranging from +18°C dry goods down to -27°C super-cold goods. All vehicles fitted with tracking equipment for various safety and temperature regimes, delivering throughout Victoria metro and regional areas. National transport capabilities through partnerships with long-haul specialists.

3PL Contract Logistics

Comprehensive third-party logistics services in the temperature-controlled space, offering customized warehousing, picking, packing, and distribution solutions tailored to client needs across food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and confectionery sectors.

Multi-Drop Delivery

Specialized multi-drop delivery services for restaurants, cafes, clubs, pubs, and households, handling all temperature regimes (chilled, frozen, and ambient products) with precise timing and temperature control.

Best Suited For

• Food manufacturers and distributors requiring multi-temperature logistics
• Pharmaceutical companies needing validated temperature-controlled storage and transport
• Quick-service restaurants, cafés, clubs, and pubs requiring regular deliveries
• Retail businesses with mixed temperature requirements (ambient to frozen)
• Importers and exporters needing cross-dock and cold storage services
• Businesses requiring specialized handling for seafood, dairy, meat, and confectionery products
• Companies seeking Victorian regional coverage with national reach
• Businesses preferring to work with a family-owned Australian company

Integration Notes

AustraCold utilizes transport management technology that enables customers to track and trace deliveries in real-time, providing transparency and flexibility in cold chain visibility. While the company operates modern logistics systems with tracking equipment fitted to all vehicles, specific API or EDI integration capabilities are not publicly documented.

Customers should contact AustraCold directly through their website to discuss integration requirements and technology connectivity options for their specific business needs. The company emphasizes personalized, tailored customer solutions with flexibility and direct communication.

For national transport beyond Victoria, AustraCold partners with long-haul specialists to extend their service footprint while maintaining their quality standards and temperature control expertise.