Rolling Forward with SEQH

In this episode of Rolling Forward with SEQH, we sit down with one of our own: Mathew Grace from the fumigation team.

Earlier this year, Mathew suffered a workplace accident that could have taken his life.

This conversation is for Mathew. It’s about safety. It’s about pausing to take 5 and ask: is what I’m doing safe? It’s about the courage to call out a mate if something doesn’t look right, and the responsibility we all share to not let complacency creep in.At SEQH, we’re committed to learning from mistakes and sharing stories like this to help create safer workplaces across our industry. We’re proud that Mat is back on his feet, back at work, and willing to share his experience for the greater good.

In this special episode, Nathan and Brett sit down with one of the most influential figures in the Australian transport industry, Les Bruzsa.

After a career that has shaped the future of heavy vehicle combinations nationwide, Les joins us for a conversation filled with gratitude, reflection, and admiration. From helping SEQH through major milestones to enabling many combinations that help industry move smarter, his impact has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Les’s passion for safety, innovation, and industry collaboration has paved the way for progress across the entire PBS landscape, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without him.

This episode is a tribute to a brilliant mind and a true industry pioneer.

We hit the double digits!

In our 10th episode of Rolling Forward, we welcomed Andrew Rankine, a retired Port of Brisbane logistics professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Andrew played a key role in SEQH’s journey to bring the A-Double to market 15 years ago, and has long been an advocate for high productivity vehicle combinations and their impact on supply chains and sustainability.

In this episode, we surprised Andrew with the announcement of our latest innovation: the “Super A” , a brand-new high productivity vehicle set to hit the road. The timing couldn’t have been better, with our on-road trial assessment with NHVR scheduled the very next day. A true full-circle moment with a true industry champion.

In this milestone episode, Brett and Nathan reflect on the official sod-turning of our new office site, a long-awaited move that marks more than just construction. They open up about what the new space will look like, why choosing a block against others was a game-changer, and how it feels to finally break ground after years of searching.

It’s also a moment to celebrate the growth within our team: young leaders who recently stepped up to their first challenge, and more.

From embracing change to building a team of diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives, this episode is all about progress.

Plus, stick around for teasers on what’s coming next: more guests and more innovation for tomorrow!

In this episode, Brett and Nathan sit down with one of the quiet pioneers of Australian logistics, Matthew Hollamby, Brisbane Manager of Patrick Terminals Division.

With over three decades at the forefront of maritime logistics, Matt shares the story behind the creation of the world’s first automated straddle carrier container terminal at Fisherman’s Island, a project that redefined innovation in the sector.

But this chat goes far beyond milestones. It’s a passionate, futuristic conversation about the kind of mindset that drives real progress — and what the next 30 years might hold. From the early days of clunky vehicle booking systems to Brisbane’s collaborative logistics culture today, Matt, Nathan, and Brett reflect on an industry determined to solve its own challenges through automation, renewable energy, sustainability, and maybe even... airships?

In our longest and most insightful episode yet, we welcome our very first guest: Neil Chambers — founder of Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) and one of the most respected voices in Australian logistics.

With decades of experience spanning road, rail, ports, maritime, and international freight forwarding, Neil brings clarity and vision to our beloved industry. In this hour-long conversation, he joins Brett and Nathan to reflect on how standardised containers transformed global trade, why Queensland stands out as a hub for collaboration and innovation, and what it really takes to advocate for transport and logistics at the highest levels.

Along with Nathan and Brett, Neil shares his perspective on where the industry is headed, what excites him about the future, and what worries him if key challenges aren’t addressed.

this one’s not to be missed.

In this episode, Nathan takes Brett back to a pivotal shift in the logistics industry: the introduction of time slots at the port. What started as a strategic move to reduce chaos and bring structure to container movement d
They explore how the industry adapted—first through time slots, then through container hubs—to accommodate a world where shipping runs 24/7, but most customers only receive goods during office hours. The result? Congestion, inefficiencies, and drivers spending more time stuck in traffic and less time at home.
It’s a candid look at how operational decisions ripple through the industry—and the everyday lives of the people behind the wheel.

In this raw and reflective episode, Nathan surprises Brett with a deeply personal topic: his open-heart surgery. What starts as a health conversation quickly expands into a broader message for the logistics industry: one about awareness, prevention, and responsibility.

Brett shares how listening to his body likely saved his life, and why operators need to stay on top of their heart health, blood pressure, and diabetes, not just for themselves, but for the safety of everyone on the road. They also open up about what the experience meant for the business, how stress had to be managed, and the emotional toll it took on both of them.

This one’s not just about freight—it’s about the human engine that keeps the wheels turning.

From the dangers of low-clearance bridges to practical strategies for keeping teams sharp, Brett and Nathan dive into a reflection about a critical industry challenge: the more routine a task becomes, the greater the risk of complacency.

Sparked by a recent high-profile incident involving a wind turbine, they unpack why every job in logistics should be treated like the first time, and why ignoring that mindset can lead to costly — and avoidable — mistakes.

In this episode, Brett and Nathan dive into the thinking behind SEQH’s strategic move toward electric trucks—an idea they began exploring well before 2022 during early conversations and site visits with Volvo.From what sparked their interest in electrification, to the concerns they had, and the unexpected surprises that challenged their assumptions, Brett and Nathan speak candidly about the limitations of electric trucks, the real-world performance they’ve seen so far, and the role they believe this shift will play in reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to a more sustainable future for freight.