Located at Cairns Airport, the Regional Trade Distribution Centre is a critical piece of Far North Queensland’s freight and export network, guaranteeing seamless distribution of the region’s premium local produce to international markets. Harnessing our national capability in logistics facilities to deliver a fully integrated solution for our client.

Designed for operation by Air Freight Handling Services, the 3,600m2 facility includes calibrated cold and freezer capabilities, with temperature controlled spaces to safely store fresh export produce. Hansen Yuncken partnered with specialist refigeration experts to deliver a facility equipped for recovery effort response and growth in international demand for Queensland’s fresh produce.

Construction of the facility has boosted agricultural export capacity and improved productivity throughout the supply chain

Construction of the facility injected activity into the Far North Queensland logistics economy, supporting over 200 workers in local trades across more than 40 businesses. The facility has boosted agricultural export capacity, generating jobs and improving productivity throughout the agricultural supply chain, capitalising on Queensland’s global reputation as a leader in the production and processing of quality agricultural produce.