Karras Cold Logistics

Overview

Founded in 1976 by Eddie Karras, Karras Cold Logistics was a 100% Australian family-owned provider of integrated refrigerated transport, cold storage, and logistics services for over 40 years. The company provided end-to-end customised cold chain solutions for critical food and beverage products.

In November 2023, Karras was acquired by NewCold, a global leader in automated temperature-controlled storage. The combination provides an enhanced end-to-end logistics offering with NewCold’s automated storage technology complementing Karras’s established refrigerated transport network across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and regional centres.

Key Capabilities

Refrigerated Interstate Transport

Frozen, chilled, and temperature-controlled freight services between Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and regional locations including Ballarat, Bendigo, Canberra, Geelong, Gold Coast, and Newcastle.

Cold Storage

Frozen and chilled storage environments with NewCold’s automated technology for efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.

Local Distribution

Metropolitan and regional distribution services for food and beverage products requiring temperature-controlled last-mile delivery.

3PL Services

Integrated third-party logistics combining transport, storage, and distribution for businesses outsourcing their cold chain operations.

Best Suited For

Karras Cold Logistics is well-suited for:

• Food and beverage manufacturers requiring end-to-end cold chain management
• Businesses seeking automated cold storage with integrated transport
• Companies needing refrigerated distribution across eastern Australia
• Enterprises looking for scalable cold chain 3PL solutions

Integration Notes

Now part of the NewCold group, Karras benefits from enhanced technology infrastructure for automated cold storage management. Contact directly for service enquiries and integration capabilities.