Asahi Beverages to Develop New Major Distribution Facility in QLD

Asahi Beverages customers will gain more efficient access to the company’s full beverages range with a new distribution facility to be developed by Goodman at Redbank Motorway Estate.

The 48,500 sqm facility will support Asahi’s supply chain transformation, using advanced technology including a high-speed shuttle system and sophisticated robotics to help distribute from one of south east Queensland’s key logistics precincts. The precinct, owned, developed and managed by Goodman provides direct access to key freight routes and supports efficient distribution across the region, the rest of Queensland and beyond.

Adrian Benson, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Asahi Beverages, said “More than 97% of the beverages we sell in Australia are made by us in Australia and the investment in the new Redbank distribution centre further highlights our long-term commitment to Queensland.

“The development will help Asahi simplify our warehousing and distribution network along Australia’s east coast while delivering sustainability benefits via more efficient distribution routes. The investment means more customers can receive our full range of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages more efficiently with one order, one payment and delivery on one truck. The new distribution centre will not affect any of Asahi’s manufacturing operations.”

Jason Little, CEO Australia, Goodman, said “We’re pleased to welcome Asahi as a new, long-term customer to Redbank Motorway Estate. This site offers outstanding automation and logistics connectivity, providing the essential infrastructure needed to support Asahi’s growth and service across Queensland.”

Councillor Teresa Harding, Mayor of Ipswich, said “Ipswich is Queensland’s fastest-growing city, with Redbank Motorway Estate playing a key part in our role as a major logistics and employment centre. Council worked closely with Goodman and Asahi Beverages to assess and approve this development, which will bring new investment and job creation for our region. With more than 2,500 jobs already created across the estate, this project strengthens Ipswich as a destination of choice for the industrial and logistics sector in south-east Queensland.”

The facility is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and will feature sustainability initiatives including 1MW of solar, native landscaping and 50,000L of rainwater collection tanks for reuse in irrigation and amenities.

Following the build, a 12-month automation fit-out and commissioning process will take place, with Asahi’s new space expected to be fully operational by 2028. It will create approximately 300 full-time jobs during construction with McNab being the appointed builder.

A major logistics precinct attracting leading customers and supporting growth across south east Queensland

The Asahi project represents the next phase of growth at Redbank Motorway Estate, as Goodman continues to expand one of south-east Queensland’s most significant logistics and industrial precincts. Positioned within the Brisbane-Ipswich corridor, the estate is helping support economic activity, employment and long-term investment across the region.

Redbank continues to attract major domestic and international customers, with Officeworks’ 77,100 sqm automated omnichannel distribution centre currently under construction, alongside facilities delivered for Australia Post, FedEx, Visy, Coles and Cosentino. Together, these customers reflect the scale, quality and strategic importance of the estate to Queensland’s evolving supply chain and industrial economy.