Centurion
Centurion is a privately held Australian end-to-end transport and 3PL provider serving mining, oil & gas, retail, and construction enterprises with 5,000+ vehicles and 35 distribution centres across Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Centurion does
Centurion is a privately held, family-owned Australian end-to-end transport and logistics provider headquartered in Perth Airport, Western Australia, operating since 1971 under the Cardaci family through parent CFC Group. The company delivers third-party logistics services across general freight, warehousing and supply base management, bulk and heavy haulage (including oversized loads up to 676 tonnes), temperature-controlled transport, dangerous goods, fuels haulage, and specialised project logistics. It operates a fleet of 5,000+ vehicles, 1,500+ prime movers, and 35 distribution centres across 34+ branches spanning Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, with an 80,000 m2 Perth Airport Logistics Hub as the flagship facility. Customers are primarily large resource-sector enterprises — BHP, South32, Anglo American, CITIC Pacific Mining, Mount Gibson Iron, Thiess, GEMCO, and Century Mining — supplemented by retail (Woolworths across regional WA) and energy customers (Viva Energy bulk fuels, Australia Post). Centurion also runs a dedicated oil and gas supply chain entity, Centurion Upstream Solutions, launched in 2019.
Technology and capability stack includes an in-house eSolutions Online Services Portal for consignment tracking, proof of delivery, and NCR lodging; proprietary Off-Site Receipting (OSR) integrated into client systems; the Seeing Machines Guardian fleet-wide driver fatigue and distraction detection system (a $1.5M deployment using computer-vision face/eye tracking); custom remote-controlled OTR tyre trailers; and a fully operational $36M off-grid battery electric vehicle depot with 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 trucks, 4.4MW rooftop solar, 10.3MWh battery storage, and HVO backup generation. Service delivery is run through wholly owned assets and employed staff, supported by strategic alliances with marine service providers, preservation/testing specialists, and disability and Indigenous employment partners.
The business model is B2B enterprise logistics sold primarily through direct sales, tender processes, and multi-year contracts (3-5+ years) with major resource and retail clients. Revenue streams are dominated by managed-services contracts (3PL, warehousing, supply base management) and transaction-fee transport (general freight, heavy haulage, bulk fuels at 1.2 billion litres annually). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company reports no public revenue figures. Growth has been driven by a programmatic acquisition strategy (Triton Transport, Fuel Trans Australia, Regal, Express Group, Rocky's Own, ABC Transport) combined with vertical expansion into oil & gas and capability investment in safety technology and decarbonized freight.
Centurion firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Centurion
- Legal name
- Centurion
- Website
- https://centurion.net.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Centurion is a privately held Australian end-to-end transport and 3PL provider serving mining, oil & gas, retail, and construction enterprises with 5,000+ vehicles and 35 distribution centres across Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Centurion industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics and Transport Services
- NAICS
- Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Truck Transportation (484), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Support Activities for Transportation (488)
- SIC
- Trucking (No Local) (4213)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)
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Where Centurion is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices30 records
Markets served
Centurion business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Core business providing comprehensive logistics services including distribution, warehousing, and project services to resource, energy, construction, and retail sectors across Australia. Revenue generated through contract-based service provision with major enterprise clients.
- Transport and Freight Services: Revenue from general freight, temperature controlled transport, heavy haulage, bulk transport, and specialized transport services. Multiple service types including line haul, regional, metro, and express delivery.
- Warehousing and Storage: Revenue from warehouse storage, supply base management, cold chain, and container park services across 35 distribution centres nationwide
- Bulk Fuels Haulage: Specialized bulk fuels transportation delivering over 1.2 billion litres annually following Viva Energy contract and Fuel Trans Australia acquisition
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Employee referral program - driver positions |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Employee referral program - other positions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Centurion product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Centurion provides end-to-end transport, logistics, and warehousing services across Australia, specializing in remote and regional supply chains for the mining, oil and gas, retail, and construction sectors. The company operates a fleet of 5,000+ vehicles and 35 distribution centres, delivering general freight, heavy haulage, bulk and fuels transport, temperature-controlled freight, dangerous goods, warehousing, off-site receipting, and lead logistics through multi-year enterprise contracts. Integrated technology, safety systems, and an off-grid electric truck fleet underpin the service offering.
Product overview
Centurion is a full-service logistics and transport company operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of general freight, warehousing, heavy haulage, and integrated solutions services, supported by a network of 35 distribution centres and over 5,000 vehicle assets across Australia. Key add-on modules include the Online Services Portal for customer self-service, the Perth Airport Logistics Hub as the primary Western Australian facility, Centurion Upstream Solutions for oil and gas sector clients, Off-Site Receipting for mining operations, Crane & Rigging for heavy lift projects, and the Seeing Machines fatigue detection system for fleet safety. The company also operates a fully electric truck fleet (eActros 300) at its Perth Airport depot as part of its sustainability initiatives. Services are organised by industry vertical (mining, oil & gas, retail, construction) and operational type (transport, warehousing, specialised projects), with acquisitions including Triton Transport Services, Fuel Trans Australia, Regal General Transport, and ABC Transport expanding its heavy haulage and regional capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- General Freight & Express Freight National transport and logistics services for general cargo, including local express pickup and delivery, line haul, and multi-drop capabilities across Australia, serving enterprise clients in mining, oil and gas, retail, and construction sectors.
- Warehousing & Supply Base Management Comprehensive storage solutions including racked and hardstand warehousing, supply base management, cold chain cross docking, container park services, and value-added services across 35 distribution centres nationwide.
- Bulk & Heavy Haulage Services Specialist transport for heavy machinery, oversized loads (up to and exceeding 200 tonnes), bulk commodities, fuels, and tyres, including road trains, bulk haulage, fuels transportation, and sleeper transport for mining, resources, and construction clients.
- Temperature Controlled Transport Refrigerated freight services for perishable goods requiring precise temperature management throughout the supply chain, including cold chain cross-dock operations at distribution centres.
- Dangerous Goods Transport Licensed transport of hazardous materials and dangerous goods in compliance with regulatory requirements for mining, energy, and industrial clients, including fuels and bulk hazardous commodities.
- Integrated Solutions Technology-enabled supply chain management platform providing end-to-end visibility and tracking, business-to-business integration, optimisation tools, and systems connectivity for enterprise logistics management.
- Lead Logistics Lead logistics provider services offering end-to-end supply chain management, vendor management, and consolidation services for energy and resource sector clients.
- Centurion Upstream Solutions End-to-end supply chain solution specifically designed for oil and gas companies, leveraging Centurion's fleet of 1,500 prime movers and 14 warehouses, with strategic alliances for marine, preservation, and testing services covering import through to onshore and offshore platform logistics.
- Off-Site Receipting (OSR) Receiving, inspecting, stocktaking, and inventory management service at Centurion facilities with direct integration into client computer systems for seamless supply chain operations, primarily serving mining clients.
- Crane & Rigging Services Heavy lift-and-shift services using cranes ranging from 25 to 200 tonnes for installation, repositioning, and project logistics in mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
- Time Critical Services (Hotshots) Urgent freight delivery services for time-sensitive shipments requiring rapid dispatch and expedited transportation to remote mining and resource sites.
- Port Discharge & Vessel Chartering Port logistics services including container park services, vessel chartering and management, and coordination of sea freight through coastal ports for remote region access.
- Tyre Transport & Storage Specialist OTR (off-the-road) tyre transport using custom-designed trailers with remote control loading/unloading and serial number tracking through Warehouse Management Systems for complete supply chain visibility to mining clients.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced fatigue-related incidents through Seeing Machines technology deployment across entire fleet
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Centurion
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Centurion technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Centurion partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency)coreFunding partnership under Driving the Nation Program providing $15.8 million for Centurion's $36 million Off-Grid Battery Electric Vehicle Project at Perth Airport, supporting decarbonisation of freight transport with 30 electric trucks and renewable energy infrastructure.
- Daimler TruckcorePartnership for supply of 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Battery Electric Trucks for the off-grid electric truck project. Daimler Truck provided the vehicles as part of the sustainable freight initiative.
- Cape DunstanscoreInfrastructure development partner for construction of the off-grid charging infrastructure including solar installations, battery storage systems, and charging stations at Perth Airport depot.
- Switch BatteriescoreProvider of battery storage solutions (3.44MWh) as part of the off-grid charging infrastructure for electric truck fleet, enabling renewable energy storage and backup power.
- bp AustraliacoreProvider of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for backup generation systems at the electric truck charging infrastructure, supporting the renewable energy ecosystem.
- ABC Transport (Adelaide)strategicAcquisition of Adelaide-based transport business to expand central corridor national footprint, adding capabilities and customer contracts.
- Steering Healthy MindscoreMental health initiative founded in Queensland, now expanding nationally. Partnership includes training Mental Health First Aiders to support employee mental health across the transport industry.
- Transport Education Audit Compliance Health OrganisationminorMember organization of Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative providing training and support for transport industry workers.
- Transport Workers' UnionminorPartner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative supporting industry-wide mental health awareness and support.
- WorkCover QueenslandminorPartner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative providing workplace health and safety support.
- EMLminorPartner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative for employee wellbeing support.
- TWUSUPERminorPartner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative supporting transport industry superannuation and employee benefits.
- KitneyminorPartner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative.
- Rocky's Own TransportstrategicAcquisition of Rockhampton-based transport business to strengthen Queensland network and expand regional capabilities.
- Frank Cardaci Traineeship Programstrategic18-month traineeship program named after founder Frank Cardaci, providing disadvantaged and marginalized young people (with focus on Indigenous youth) employment opportunities in transport and logistics.
- Good SammystrategicPartnership with disability employment and training social enterprise to provide job opportunities for Good Sammy employees within Centurion's Perth Airport Logistics Hub.
- Express GroupstrategicAcquisition of Express Group transport business to expand WA footprint and increase operational capabilities.
- BHPcorePartnership for electric truck haulage with first zero carbon vehicle delivery at Centurion Mackay, marking sustainability collaboration in mining logistics.
- Marine Service ProvidersstrategicStrategic alliances providing access to versatile vessel fleet for Centurion Upstream Solutions, bridging gap between warehouse and platform logistics for offshore oil and gas operations.
- Preservation and Testing Service ProvidersstrategicExclusive arrangement to manage clients' asset inventory, prolonging equipment life and ensuring readiness for operation in oil and gas sector.
- Wirrpanda FoundationstrategicIndigenous support organization partnered with Centurion for reconciliation and employment programs supporting Aboriginal communities.
- Supply NationstrategicIndigenous business directory partner supporting Centurion's Indigenous procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
- JindariminorIndigenous business partner supporting Centurion's reconciliation action plan and community engagement.
- Red Dirt TransportminorIndigenous transport organization partnership supporting regional Indigenous employment and economic development.
- Bhagwan MarinestrategicMarine partner for barge operations during emergency supply delivery to Kimberley communities when roads were impassable due to cyclones, ensuring essential supplies reached remote areas.
- Parks and Wildlife Service (WA)minorPartnership through Campground Host program to distribute road safety information to tourists and grey nomads about safely sharing roads with road trains.
- GIVITminorPartnership with online charity to deliver furniture and supplies to vulnerable families in remote WA communities, with Centurion providing logistics support.
- WA Department of CommunitiesminorGovernment partnership supporting delivery of donated goods to families in need across remote Western Australia.
- Telethon Kids InstitutestrategicAnnual fundraising partner with vacation students raising money for the institute. Donated vehicle for Telethon Kids Kimberley researchers to support child health research in remote communities.
Scale indicators18 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Centurion competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Toll Holdings: Toll is one of Australia's largest logistics providers, offering road transport, warehousing, and supply chain solutions to mining, resources, and government clients. It competes with Centurion for major mining contracts and is significantly larger, operating nationally and internationally across the same vertical markets.
- Linfox: Linfox is a major privately-owned Australian logistics company with extensive cold chain, retail, and resources sector capability. Centurion hired Linfox veteran Tom Hannaford to lead East Coast operations, and the two compete for major enterprise and mining contracts across Australia.
- Team Global Express: Team Global Express is a major Australian road transport and logistics provider serving enterprise, retail, and industrial customers. It competes with Centurion on general freight, line haul, and contract logistics for enterprise clients including major retailers and resource companies.
- DHL Supply Chain Australia: DHL Supply Chain operates contract logistics and warehousing services across Australia for global enterprise customers. While DHL has a broader international footprint and focus on contract logistics, it competes with Centurion for warehousing and integrated supply chain contracts with multinational mining and retail customers.
Direct peers
- Qube Holdings: Qube is an ASX-listed logistics company providing bulk, general freight, and port logistics services with a strong mining and resources focus. Centurion's heavy haulage, port discharge, and bulk haulage offerings overlap directly with Qube's resources division, particularly across the Pilbara and east coast.
- K&S Corporation: K&S is an ASX-listed transport and logistics company specialising in bulk fuels, general freight, and contract logistics. Centurion acquired Regal General Transport from K&S in 2019 and now competes directly in bulk fuels and contract logistics with the parent.
- SCT Logistics: SCT Logistics is an Australian private rail and road freight operator with strong intermodal and resources-sector capability. Both companies serve mining customers with bulk and container logistics across regional Australia, though SCT is more rail-weighted.
- Northline: Northline is a privately-owned Australian national transport and logistics company offering line haul, warehousing, and freight forwarding. It overlaps with Centurion's general freight and warehousing offerings for enterprise customers, particularly in regional and remote geographies.
- McAleese Transport (now part of private operators): McAleese Transport was a publicly-listed Australian heavy haulage and lifting specialist whose assets Centurion acquired in 2017. Keith Price, Centurion's GM Heavy Haulage Queensland, joined from McAleese, and the companies operated as direct competitors in heavy haulage before the asset transfer.
Regional players
- StarTrack (Australia Post): StarTrack is Australia Post's parcels and freight business, providing national line haul and parcel delivery services. Centurion provides regional delivery services for Australia Post in Western Australia, indicating direct operating overlap in regional line haul and last-mile.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Centurion leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Centurion subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Centurion funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Centurion M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Centurion
What does Centurion do?
Centurion provides end-to-end transport, logistics, and warehousing services across Australia, specializing in remote and regional supply chains for the mining, oil and gas, retail, and construction sectors. The company operates a fleet of 5,000+ vehicles and 35 distribution centres, delivering general freight, heavy haulage, bulk and fuels transport, temperature-controlled freight, dangerous goods, warehousing, off-site receipting, and lead logistics through multi-year enterprise contracts. Integrated technology, safety systems, and an off-grid electric truck fleet underpin the service offering.
Is Centurion a public or private company?
Centurion is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Centurion founded?
Centurion was founded in 1971. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Centurion based?
Centurion is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Centurion make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services are the primary driver. The others are transport and Freight Services, warehousing and Storage and bulk Fuels Haulage.
Who are Centurion's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Toll Holdings, Linfox, Team Global Express and DHL Supply Chain Australia. Direct peers are Qube Holdings, K&S Corporation, SCT Logistics, Northline and McAleese Transport (now part of private operators). StarTrack (Australia Post) is listed as a regional player.
Does Centurion have an API?
No public API is recorded for Centurion.
What industry is Centurion in?
Centurion's product category is Logistics and Transport Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLALAFAL, Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload. Its NAICS code is 48-49 and its SIC code is 4213.