Rolling Forward with SEQH

In this episode of Rolling Forward, we bring back Port of Brisbane’s Nicola and NHVR’s Lazlo "Les" Bruzsa and Josh Diyn to unpack the story behind the Super-A, a first-of-its-kind combination officially launched in December 2025 design to go heavy or go home. This conversation goes beyond the launch itself and into the real work behind innovation in transport: the early concept drawings, the chall...

In this episode of Rolling Forward , We go back to our original setting: Brett and Nathan having a chat. And in this episode, the topic is the global fuel situation currently impacting agriculture, logistics, and supply chains around the world. Brett and Nate express their knowledge and opinion in a conversation that breaks down the forces driving price volatility and uncertainty across the indust...

In this episode of  Rolling Forward , Brett and Nathan sit down with Tony O’Connell, Vice President of Mack Trucks Australia & New Zealand, and Steve Helms, Senior Account Manager, to reflect on their partnership built over nearly two decades on loyalty, pressure, setbacks, and progress. In this conversation about pushing the envelope, Truck development, redesigns, engineering breakthroughs, a...

We’re joined by Matt and Corbin from Volvo Group Australia! On our second episode outside SEQH HQ, we unpack what electrification  actually  looks like on Australian roads, beyond the hype, the politics, and the assumptions. Matt and Corbin, ex-truck drivers turned EV specialists, tell us about the strategies for real-world applications at ports, DCs, waste routes, and metro deliveries, diving int...

In Episode 17 of Rolling Forward, Brett and Nathan sit down with Jennifer Elliott, founder of Integrity & Values, to unpack what leadership really demands, especially in industries like transport and logistics where pressure, consequences, and pace are part of daily life.   Jennifer shares lessons from decades of coaching leaders: why the hardest part of leadership is leading yourself, how rea...

In this special destination episode, Brett and Nathan sit down with Martin Merrick , President & CEO of Volvo Group Australia, inside Volvo’s impressive Wacol facility. This conversation traces Martin’s remarkable 38-year career with Volvo, starting as a mechanic in 1988 and progressing through global leadership roles in Scotland, Sweden, and now Australia. Martin reflects on Volvo’s heritage...

Episode 16 marks an emotional milestone. This time, Frantz and Nathan sit down with Gabriel Aguilar, SEQH’s Sales & Marketing Manager and IT lead, for his farewell episode, sharing their gratitude as a friend and as a mentee. Gabriel’s story is one of growth, courage, and reinvention. From full-time noodles-and-tuna-eating student, to full master chef, and from those early days to leading busi...

In Episode 15 of Rolling Forward with SEQH , we welcome Nicola Murray, Logistics Manager, Project Cargo Manager, Road Manager, and Chair of the Ports Australia Logistics Committee. Nicola shares her insights on what it means to lead across such critical areas of the supply chain, while also championing greater opportunities for women in the industry. She speaks about the unique strengths women bri...

This week Brett and Nathan sit down with SEQH’s Driver Trainer — and all-round great character — John Giles . From starting his career as a baker to becoming a mentor in transport, John shares the stories, lessons, and painful moments that shaped him. He opens up about the responsibility the industry carries in creating clear pathways for new drivers, what he looks for in the ideal candidate, and...

In this episode, we sat down with Chris Harnett (with insights from Kaylee Salzke) from OneStop. Chris takes us inside the company’s shifts and journey so far, and what it means to empower logistics through data. He highlights a challenge everyone in the industry knows too well: the same information often has to be passed along to multiple parties: shippers, carriers, terminals, and customers, eac...

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...

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...

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 susta...

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:...

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 i...

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 convers...

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 goo...

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 p...

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...

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 limit...

In this episode, Brett and Nathan return to the mic to talk about how SEQH navigates some of the toughest challenges in the industry— extreme weather events and natural disasters . From cyclone Alfred to twisters and floods, they break down SEQH procedures, responses, and philosophies, as well as some side stories regarding extreme conditions throughout the years.

In this launch episode of Rolling Forward with SEQH, Brett (Managing Director) and Nathan (Deputy Managing Director) sit down for an open and insightful conversation about the journey of SEQH—from its early days in the 1960s to its bold new expansion into the Port of Brisbane. They reflect on key milestones, including the company’s shift from bulk tippers to wharf logistics, the invention of game-...