Sydney is a hub for imports and exports, making it a prime location for logistics companies. These firms handle transportation and warehousing across the supply chain, working with land, sea and air carriers to get products into the hands of the consumers and businesses who need them. These are some top players in the industry.
Top Sydney Logistics Companies
- Qube
- Maersk
- DHL
- Toll Group
- Linfox Logistics
Logistics Companies in Sydney
Maersk is the largest container shipping company in the world. Its integrated container logistics service transports 12 million shipping containers per year — supported by cargo planning, orchestration and transport management. Industrial companies rely on Maersk to provide building materials in precise and complex sequences.
Shippit is a commerce delivery company that, it says, handles more than 100 million deliveries each year. The company’s software brings together shippers and commerce systems and can help automate the process of generating labels, allocating carriers and tracking, too. Shippit is based in Sydney and also has a presence in Malaysia and Singapore.
Linfox Logistics is an Oz-born company that began in the 1950s — with founder Lindsay Fox driving a single truck in Melbourne. Since then, the firm has grown into the largest privately owned logistics company in the APAC region, offering niche freight services like bulk liquid, cold chain and dangerous goods transportation as well as smart supply chain solutions that rely on logistics tech.
Toll Group is a 130-year-old shipping and supply chain company that serves clients around the world with a team of more than 16,000. Its logistics team handles every supply chain stage, from sourcing to aftermarket, with contract logistics and services. Toll specializes in intralogistics for warehousing, distribution and value-add services like labeling, testing and tagging.
Transvirtual offers a variety of freight, transport and warehouse management software to customers, plus bulk freight management tools. The company offers complete visibility throughout the journey, from warehouse to final destination. It’s based in Sydney and also has an office in Los Angeles, California.
DHL is a global mail, shipping\ and logistics company that operates a dedicated supply chain department devoted to managing logistics for commercial and industrial clients. DHL’s supply chain service covers international and domestic shipping and includes nuanced inventory management and an integrated global network for warehousing and transportation.
Qube is an Australian logistics company that provides rail and freight services within the country. Its service area includes New South Wales and Victoria, as well as service to and from Melbourne and Adelaide. Qube’s port logistics offerings manage container hiring and sales as well as supply chain processes.
Ofload is a logistics and shipping company that works with both shippers and carriers. The company, founded in 2020, says its nationwide network of vetted carriers means reliable and consistent service for customers. The company handles both intermodal freight and road freight. Ofload has offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
Sendle is a package delivery service that focuses on being environmentally friendly and fast. For each package shipped, it chooses the fastest route that is fully carbon neutral. Sendle is based in Australia and also has operations in Canada and the United States.
DriveYello specializes in “last mile” delivery efforts. It makes software that enables customers to schedule and track shipments as well as bundle and optimize routes. Features include real-time tracking, automated email and text notifications, and the integration of customer feedback. DriveYello is based in Surry Hills, a suburb of Sydney.
