Coolway Trans has enlarged its intermodal freight services in a partnership with Pacific National.
The transport company has combined its refrigerated logistics expertise with Pacific National’s extensive rail network to transport freight across Australia in a more affordable, efficient and sustainable way.
By utilising Pacific National’s intermodal services, Coolway Trans now has the capacity to move an additional five to six containers by rail each week.
The fleet’s intermodal freight services have also expanded to cover round trips from Sydney to Perth and Melbourne to Perth.
Coolway Trans CEO, Sunny Ahmed, told Trailer the partnership has enabled the company to maintain reliability and cost-effectiveness while expanding its capacity.
“This expansion was primarily led by significant growth in freight volumes to Western Australia and the need to offer more competitive transport rates for our customers,” he said.
“As our client base grew, particularly in the food and retail sectors, it became essential to find a scalable, sustainable logistics model.
“Intermodal rail provided exactly that.”
Coolway Trans first opened its WA depot around two years ago, marking a major step in the company’s national growth at the time.
The fleet was initially operating just one B-double per week until increased demand saw it introduce four road trains and several B-triple combinations.
Ahmed told Trailer that Coolway Trans later explored the rail option when presented with a strong proposal from Pacific National.
“Pacific National offered a sustainable rate structure and reliable capacity,” he said.
“Their national presence and proven track record made them the ideal partner to support our expansion.”
The agreement initially targeted two to five containers per week, utilising Pacific National’s equipment and infrastructure while Coolway Trans’ own rail containers were being prepared.
Following a successful trial, the flexible arrangement has allowed Coolway Trans ensure the continuity of its operations during a growth phase.
“The WA expansion has given us greater capacity, more competitive pricing and sustainable transport rates across long-haul lanes for customers who are looking for sustainable and cost-effective rates,” Ahmed told Trailer.
“It also strengthens our ability to compete with larger refrigerated transport companies in the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) segment.
“Importantly, these improvements allow us to pass savings directly to our customers – many of whom are small businesses supplying food across Australia.”
The Pacific National intermodal solution will also allow Coolway Trans to maintain service consistency during peak periods, ensuring products reach markets on time and in optimal condition.
“Our expansion reflects our long-term vision of building a national, sustainable logistics network that supports Australian businesses from coast to coast,” Ahmed told Trailer.
“We’re proud of how far we’ve come – from a small family operation to a trusted partner servicing every major state – and we remain committed to innovation, reliability and customer success.”
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