{"id":47,"date":"2023-03-10T06:46:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T06:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2024-05-30T01:39:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T01:39:26","slug":"about-watco-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/index.php\/about-watco-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5b644a2d height_auto width_full with_img with_video\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" data-img-width=\"1921\" data-img-height=\"670\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/banner1-e1669713483166.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><style>@media(max-width:600px){#us_bg_video_z292{display:none!important}}<\/style><div class=\"l-section-video\" id=\"us_bg_video_z292\"><video muted loop autoplay playsinline preload=\"auto\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/about-Watco.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_b4b16e79 opacity-animation has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">About Watco Australia<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Australian Focus \u2013 Global Reach<\/h2>\n<p>Watco Australia is a rail logistics services company providing comprehensive rail freight solutions across Australia. Headquartered in Western Australia, it has operations across Western Australia as well as Queensland and New South Wales.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Commencing operations in 2012, Watco Australia has provided comprehensive rail logistics services including train operations, train planning and scheduling, rollingstock maintenance services, rail safety management, product tracing and inventory control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3\" title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/index.php\/contact\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_huge\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Watco Australia&#8217;s Foundation Principles<\/h2>\n<p>Our culture reflects the importance we place on customers, team members, and safety. It\u2019s our belief that taking care of these three areas is the right way to take care of business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_6ace0aa0 align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WatcoIcons_ValueOurCustomers_blue2.svg\" class=\"attachment-us_150_150 size-us_150_150\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Value<br \/>\nOur Customers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Our company has heart and passion for serving customers and for solving any supply chain challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_6ace0aa0 align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WatcoIcons_ValueOurPeople_blue2.svg\" class=\"attachment-us_150_150 size-us_150_150\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Value<br \/>\nOur People<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Watco cares deeply about our people. We focus on bringing out the best in people, supporting their goals and offering opportunities for team members to develop their skills and broaden their experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_6ace0aa0 align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WatcoIcons_SafelyImproveEveryDay_Blue2.svg\" class=\"attachment-us_150_150 size-us_150_150\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Safely Improve<br \/>\nEvery Day<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Safety is at the center of everything Watco does. We look out for team members\u2019 safety and overall well-being, doing everything in our power to return you home just as you arrived.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e6762d2 height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_e99f2c65 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Delivering Across Australia and North America &#8211; We\u2019ve Got You Covered<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Watco U.S. Operations<\/h2>\n<p>Watco Australia is the Australian arm of parent company Watco,\u00a0a privately owned, transportation and supply chain services company with locations throughout North America.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1983, Watco grew from a one locomotive shunting operation into a leading transportation services company. Today, Watco operates a diverse and unmatched network of short line railroads, terminals, ports, and repair terminals.<\/p>\n<p>Watco Australia is able to draw on the enormous resources and knowledge base of international railroad experience. Combine this with the Australian team&#8217;s strong understanding of local conditions and operating environment and you have an unbeatable rail logistics provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.watco.com\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_huge\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Snapshot of Watco&#8217;s North American Operations<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_3188818e via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Artboard-1.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Watco_US-fact2iii.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Watco_US-fact3i-updated-2-01.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1406\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/NorthAmericaMap2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/NorthAmericaMap2.png 2400w, 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url(https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/leo-train-still.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><style>@media(max-width:600px){#us_bg_video_qccb{display:none!important}}<\/style><div class=\"l-section-video\" id=\"us_bg_video_qccb\"><video muted loop autoplay playsinline preload=\"auto\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Leo-train_1.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(26,26,26,0.15)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_7f4d13e0 opacity-animation has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">We Can Make Rail Work For 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