Top Freight Forwarding Companies in Australia

The freight forwarding industry in Australia plays a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing to the GDP and employment rate. In 2022, the freight forwarding industry in Australia exhibited significant growth, contributing an estimated $12 billion to the nation's GDP and providing employment for over 75,000 professionals. The industry has been experiencing growth, and this can be attributed to several factors, including government initiatives, technological advancements, and changes in consumer behavior. In this article, we will examine the factors contributing to the growth and success of the freight forwarding industry in Australia, key trends, challenges, and the future outlook.

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LINX CARGO CARE GROUP245 +61 2 4923 4555
communications@linxcc.com.au

LINX Cargo Care Group (LINX CCG) is one of Australia and New Zealands largest supply chain and logistics companies and brings together the capabilities of five market-leading operations built on over 100 years of ports and logistics experience. Together Autocare, C3, LINX, GeelongPort and Pederson Group employ more than 4000 highly-skilled professionals across Australia and New Zealand. LINX Cargo Care Group formed in August 2016 following the separation from Patrick and the ASX-listed Asciano group of companies. Every year, the LINX Cargo Care group of companies handles more than 16 million tonnes of bulk products, almost two million tonnes of steel and more than 15 million tonnes of forestry products. LINX CCG also transports more than 600,000 new vehicles across Australia from shore to door and process more than 400,000 vehicles for many of Australias largest fleet operators. Owned by global alternative asset manager Brookfield and its investment partners, LINX Cargo Care Gr…

AVIAIR PTY LTD93 +61 8 9166 9300
bookings@aviair.com.au

Aviair is a leading Aviation operator in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. Formerly Slingair and established in 1984, Aviair is proud to hold the current market position as the leading provider of aviation services in north-west Australia, operating to the highest standard of compliance, safety and professionalism. With significant bases in Kununurra, Broome and Karratha, Aviair has invested heavily in its fleet to ensure it is the youngest and best presented fleet of aircraft operated in Australias north-west. With in-house aircraft maintenance facilities, Aviairs fleet of over thirty includes Beechcraft King Air B200, Cessna Caravan C208, Pilatus PC-12 and both twin and single piston engine aircraft which are ideally suited to withstand the harsh environmental conditions and long distances prevalent in remote northern Australia. Aviairs operational capabilities include regular public transport (RPT), mining company FIFO, air freight, RFDS clinics, remote …

ESTORE LOGISTICS113 +61 1300 735 133
info@estorelogistics.com.au

Established in 2008. eStore Logistics is Australias largest warehousing and order fulfilment provider specialised in servicing eCommerce and bricks and mortar stores. We are a tech enabled logistics leader and fulfil over 20 million sales orders per year for clients which include Australias largest pure play online retailer, Australias largest online furniture retailer, more than 10 of Australias top 50 eCommerce businesses and many iconic retailers which have a retail store and eCommerce presence. This includes a wide range of product categories including electronics, apparel, lifestyle products, travel goods, furniture, home wares, health products, alcohol and more. With four state of the art fulfillment centres across Australia the company uses autonomous mobile robots and same day delivery to provide Australias best eCommerce fulfillment solutions to Australian retailers.

EXPLORATE61 +61 1300 313 388
enquire@explorate.co

Shipping freight is complex. But doesnt need to be time consuming. Explorate is a rapidly growing technology company that has built an open, and industry leading, operating system for global trade. As a digital freight forwarder, Explorate uses technology to give businesses greater visibility and control over their freight.

NORTHLINE347 +61 1300 722 534
customer.service@northline.com.au

Northline is an experienced Australian-based, global logistics business with an industry-leading national network and an international reach into more than 100 countries. We were founded in 1983 to service remote communities in Northern Australia and these early challenges shaped Northline and helped establish our values, build trust and form valuable partnerships that still exist to this day. Today, we provide a global, personalised service that connects our customers with their customers right across the world. Our international network transports, stores, tracks and delivers freight, by road, rail, sea and air across the globe and seamlessly connects into our national network, and modern operating facilities. We have 18 depots across Australia with the ability and flexibility to tailor solutions to meet our customers requirements and evolving market demands, including scaling up to add further capacity as needed. Investments in new, market leading technologies mean that Nor…

FEDERAL GROUP623 +61 3 6225 7150
whistleblower@federalgroup.com.au

Federal Group is a privately owned family company which operates significant tourism, hospitality, retail, casino and gaming assets in Tasmania, and a national sensitive freight company. We are the oldest continually operating hotel group in Australia. At Federal Group we recognise that the scope and scale of our company means that we touch many lives. As a family business, this is not something that we ever take lightly. We are Tasmanias largest private sector employer with employees located right across the entire state. Including our national sensitive freight company, we employ roughly 2,300 people. Our vision for the future is to be Australias most respected service business through an unwavering commitment to our principles. We believe that earning the respect of our employees, our customers, our industry partners and our communities will ultimately ensure the long-term success of our company.

TASRAIL128 +61 1300 827 724
onlineenquiries@tasrail.com.au

TasRail is a State-owned Company, established on 1 December 2009 by an Act of the Tasmanian Parliament. The principal objectives of the business are set out in the Rail Company Act 2009 and require the Company to operate a rail business in Tasmania, effectively and efficiently and to operate its activities in accordance with sound commercial practice. With a workforce of around 250 men and women, Tasmanias current freight task is approximately 2.5 million tonnes per year – generating annual revenue in the order of $30 million. Since it was established, TasRail has spent $97.7 million purchasing goods and services from more than 900 Tasmanian Companies.

TOLL GROUP10,890 +65 6462 2288
jacob.tan@tollgroup.com

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 25 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com Every minute, every day, in countless decisions, transactions, interactions and innovations, people and businesses move the world forward. Making moves that define markets and power industries. Moves that impact economies and empower communities. And its here that we are at our best because the only way that our customers can keep moving is if we do, harnessing deep passion and experience from across our organisation to help these moves happen. So, at the very moment when our customers need us, we bring together the best of who we are, so they can b…

WESTERN PARKLAND CITY AUTHORITY141 +61 1800 472 679
contact@wpca.sydney

The Western Parkland City is the economic powerhouse of Greater Sydney, generating more than $56 billion GDP per year through industry sectors including manufacturing, freight and logistics, health, tourism and agribusiness. From the Blue Mountains, to Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Penrith and Wollondilly, it boasts incredible cultural diversity, natural assets and a thriving small business sector. Its not hard to see why the Western Parkland City is a place of growth and opportunity: it possesses all the ingredients and the momentum. Its why all three levels of government are investing over $20 billion in its future. Its future is being fast-tracked with the expansion of the Western City & Aerotropolis Authority (WCAA), now operating as the Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA). With a broader boundary, the WPCA brings a renewed focus on expansive collaboration between local, state and federal governments. Our task is to ensure we are jointly planni…

SADLEIRS199 +61 8 9333 2432
saleswa@sadleirs.com.au

Still a privately owned family business since our inception in 1829, the Sadleirs Group has expanded its infrastructure and services to become a trusted freight, delivery, packaging and warehousing provider to many of the worlds leading companies. Sadleirs Logistics - Australian metropolitan and regional freight transport services throughout rail and road infrastructure. Sadleirs Global Logistics - International sea and air freight forwarding with 100% local in-house customs brokerage services and tariff consultation. Sadleirs Packaging - Full end-to-end packaging product supply and sourcing offered throughout Australia and New Zealand.

PORT OF MELBOURNE205 +61 417 608 512
community@portofmelbourne.com

Port of Melbourne is Australias largest capital city container and general cargo port, handling more than one-third of the nations container trade. We operate as a landlord port and are responsible for planning, operating and maintaining port land and shipping channels. We ensure the port has the capacity and capability needed to handle cargo, and that facilities and infrastructure are developed and maintained as needed. Located in the heart of Melbourne, among growing communities, vital industrial precincts and transport corridors, we are the cornerstone of Victorias port freight transport network, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Melbourne has continued to develop and evolve closely around the port, supporting the prosperity of thousands of businesses and the daily lives of many people across south-eastern Australia. The port was previously operated by Port of Melbourne Corporation, a Victorian Government entity. In 2016, Port of Melbourne Operations Pty Ltd was awar…

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS60 +65 3158 7029
robyrne@logisticsbureau.com

We help Senior Executives boost Supply Chain and Business performance. Helping…is what we do. For Organisations and Senior Executives wanting to drive improved customer service, whilst also driving down costs, you have come to the right place! Logistics Bureau is recognised as one of the industry leaders for Supply Chain and Logistics consulting. We focus purely on Management Consulting support (not software sales) in the fields of Supply Chain and Logistics, and are represented in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and the Philippines. We have over 1,800 client assignments completed, in 25 countries and across most industries, mostly with Brand Names you would instantly recognise. So there really isnt much that we cannot help you with when it comes to Supply Chain and Logistics. Logistics Bureau is a privately owned specialist management consulting company focused on the field of Supply Chain and Logistics. Yes, weve been helping our cli…

ACOSTAR LOGISTICS9 +61 3 9314 9890
info@acostarlogistics.com

We are a container transport company, that deals with many of the biggest freight forwarders, importers, exporters and custom brokers to provide a stellar service at competitive rates to keep our customers happy. We always endeavour to produce the best service possible whilst treating every single container like our own. We have a fully secured yard with immense LED Lighting and CCTV Surveillance and Locked Yard for storing your goods in. We can cater for any of your container requirements, feel free to get in contact with us on: (03) 9314 7979

LINFOX4,337 +61 3 8340 1000
lauren_metcalfe@linfox.com

Founded in 1956 by Lindsay Fox, Linfox Logistics is Asia Pacifics largest privately-owned logistics company, with operations employing more than 24,000 people across 10 countries. Our multinational team delivers more than $60 billion in food, medicine and resources each year across a network of over 200 warehouses and distribution centres. We invest in people, property, assets and systems to develop market leading supply chains for some of the worlds largest and most successful companies. We lead the way in safety, compliance and sustainability through our commitment to Vision Zero - zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero motor vehicle incidents, zero net environmental emissions and zero tolerance of unsafe behaviour and practices.

UGL REGIONAL LINX67 +61 2 4923 5200
tocwaiverrequest@uglregionallinx.com.au

UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linxs scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGLs proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisations commitment to regional NSW. As part o…

BR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS PTY LTD (BRI)88 +61 1300 348 828
sales@brint.com.au

BR International (BRi) is your global logistics company of choice. It brings plethora of end-to-end supply chain solutions to various industries including: ♦Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) ♦Construction, Mining, Energy and Oil ♦Lifestyle Products ♦Imported Food Products ♦Liquids and Gases ♦Fragile and Sensitive Freight Our global infrastructure allows us to move goods: ✔ In various sizes to a single package ✔ From digital data to warehouse of goods ✔ From garments and footwear to fragile and sensitive freight Visit us at www.brint.com.au to learn more about our services such as: ◘ Direct-to-store ◘ International supply chain consultancy ◘ Warehousing and distribution ◘ Air freight and sea freight ◘ Intermodal freight ◘ 3PL We are glad to be of service. Call us at 1300 348 828 so we can further discuss your unique requirements.

SOLDOUT EVENTS22 +61 2 9542 7255
admin@soldout.com.au

Sold Out Events (SoldOut) is a full-service, internationally awarded agency creating successful events for the most high profile and largest events in Australia and overseas. SoldOut delivers over 500+ events each year and most recently partnered with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games as Official Event Management Company. In 2016, 2017 and 2018 SoldOut has been recognised as an Industry Leader being a National Finalist and winning several awards across multiple categories at the Australian Event Awards. SoldOuts experienced and qualified team specialise in the end-to-end production of corporate, community, local / state and federal government, promotional, public and consumer engagement, Not-For-Profit, marketing, publicity, sponsorship, sporting and mass participation events. SoldOut has unparalleled experience delivering some of Australias and the worlds most significant events such as, amongst others, the Sydney 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Salt Lake 2002 Olympic & …

OFLOAD107 +61 1800 861 092
hello@ofload.com

Ofload is an end-to-end technology supply chain partner for domestic freight movements, providing tailored and innovative solutions for hundreds of customers Australia-wide.

SEAWAY246 +61 477 247 072
hr@seaway.com.au

SEAWAY is home grown but competes on an international stage. Were Australian but rightfully take our seat at the global table. And like all successful Australians were capable, hard working, resourceful, dependable and optimistic. Employing over 450 staff, our services are founded on first rate industry knowledge in the following areas: 1. Shipping Agency 2. Sea Freight Forwarding 3. Air Freight Forwarding 4. NVOCC 5. Road & Rail Transport 6. Warehousing & Distribution 7. Perishable Cargo 8. Out of Gauge Cargo 9. Customs Broking 10. Transit Insurance We have offices located in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, New Zealand and China.

RIVET GROUP95 +61 8 8249 9588
questions@rivet.com.au

The Rivet Group is an Australian provider of specialised transport and logistics, contract mining, equipment hire and maintenance and aviation services. The Group consists of Rivet Mining Services, Rivet Energy, Rivet Energy Aviation, Refuel International and SMS Mining Services. We are focused on offering an integrated platform of pit to port mining services.

Top Freight Forwarding Companies in Australia

Factors contributing to growth and success:

The growth and success of the freight forwarding industry in Australia can be attributed to several factors, including government initiatives, technological advancements, and changes in consumer behavior. The Australian government has implemented several initiatives that have promoted the growth of the industry. For example, the government has invested in infrastructure, such as roads, railways, and ports, to improve the efficiency of logistics and supply chain management.

Technological advancements have also contributed to the growth of the industry. The use of technology, such as automation, has improved efficiency and reduced costs. In addition, the use of data analytics has improved inventory management, reducing waste and improving profitability.

Changes in consumer behavior have also contributed to the growth of the industry. The increase in international trade has resulted in a greater demand for freight forwarding services, and the trend is expected to continue.

Industry growth and comparison to previous years:

The freight forwarding industry in Australia has been experiencing growth in recent years. In 2021, the industry's market size was estimated to be $39.8 billion, and it is expected to reach $58.4 billion by 2026. The growth can be attributed to the increase in international trade and the demand for the faster and more efficient supply chain management.

Key trends:

The freight forwarding industry is characterized by technological disruptions, and this trend is expected to continue. The use of technology, such as robotics and artificial intelligence, is expected to increase, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

The rise of e-commerce and cross-border trade has also resulted in new trends in the freight forwarding industry. For example, the use of digital platforms for freight forwarding has become more common, providing customers with real-time visibility and control over their shipments.

Challenges:

Despite the growth of the freight forwarding industry in Australia, it still faces several challenges. One of the main challenges is the issue of supply chain disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains, and businesses in the industry need to be prepared for future disruptions.

Another challenge is the issue of sustainability. The freight forwarding industry is responsible for a significant amount of carbon emissions, and there is a growing demand for the sustainable supply chain management.

Future outlook:

The future outlook for the freight forwarding industry in Australia is positive. The industry is expected to continue growing, driven by the increase in international trade and the demand for the faster and more efficient supply chain management. The use of technology, such as robotics and artificial intelligence, is expected to become more common, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

In addition, the industry is expected to become more sustainable, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions. The adoption of electric vehicles and the use of renewable energy sources for logistics and supply chain management operations are expected to become more common.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the freight forwarding industry in Australia has been experiencing growth, and it is expected to continue growing in the future. The industry's growth can be attributed to government initiatives, technological advancements, and changes in consumer behavior. The rise of cross-border trade and e-commerce has resulted in new trends in the industry, such as the use of digital platforms for freight forwarding. However, the industry also faces challenges, such as supply chain disruptions and the need for sustainability.

The future outlook for the industry is positive, with the adoption of technology and sustainable supply chain management options expected to become more common. It is important for businesses in the industry to remain adaptable to changes and to prioritize sustainability and efficiency.

As the industry continues to grow, it is essential for businesses to invest in technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce costs. At the same time, it is important to prioritize sustainability and to reduce the industry's impact on the environment. Additionally, businesses must be prepared for future disruptions in the global supply chain, emphasizing the importance of agility and flexibility.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 10 May 2023