Centurion

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Transport logistics services
• Heavy haulage transport
• Warehousing distribution
• Mining logistics solutions
• Bulk freight haulage

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices30 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Revenue from warehouse storage, supply base management, cold chain, and container park services across 35 distribution centres nationwide
4. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Funding 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 TruckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Partnership 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 DunstanscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Infrastructure development partner for construction of the off-grid charging infrastructure including solar installations, battery storage systems, and charging stations at Perth Airport depot.
• Switch BatteriescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Provider 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 AustraliacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Provider of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for backup generation systems at the electric truck charging infrastructure, supporting the renewable energy ecosystem.
• ABC Transport (Adelaide)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Acquisition of Adelaide-based transport business to expand central corridor national footprint, adding capabilities and customer contracts.
• Steering Healthy MindscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Mental 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 OrganisationminorOthers · 1 August 2023Member organization of Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative providing training and support for transport industry workers.
• Transport Workers' UnionminorOthers · 1 August 2023Partner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative supporting industry-wide mental health awareness and support.
• WorkCover QueenslandminorOthers · 1 August 2023Partner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative providing workplace health and safety support.
• EMLminorOthers · 1 August 2023Partner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative for employee wellbeing support.
• TWUSUPERminorOthers · 1 August 2023Partner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative supporting transport industry superannuation and employee benefits.
• KitneyminorOthers · 1 August 2023Partner in Steering Healthy Minds mental health initiative.
• Rocky's Own TransportstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Acquisition of Rockhampton-based transport business to strengthen Queensland network and expand regional capabilities.
• Frank Cardaci Traineeship ProgramstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202318-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 SammystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Partnership with disability employment and training social enterprise to provide job opportunities for Good Sammy employees within Centurion's Perth Airport Logistics Hub.
• Express GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Acquisition of Express Group transport business to expand WA footprint and increase operational capabilities.
• BHPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Partnership for electric truck haulage with first zero carbon vehicle delivery at Centurion Mackay, marking sustainability collaboration in mining logistics.
• Marine Service ProvidersstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019Strategic 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 ProvidersstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019Exclusive arrangement to manage clients' asset inventory, prolonging equipment life and ensuring readiness for operation in oil and gas sector.
• Wirrpanda FoundationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Indigenous support organization partnered with Centurion for reconciliation and employment programs supporting Aboriginal communities.
• Supply NationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Indigenous business directory partner supporting Centurion's Indigenous procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
• JindariminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Indigenous business partner supporting Centurion's reconciliation action plan and community engagement.
• Red Dirt TransportminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Indigenous transport organization partnership supporting regional Indigenous employment and economic development.
• Bhagwan MarinestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018Marine 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)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership through Campground Host program to distribute road safety information to tourists and grey nomads about safely sharing roads with road trains.
• GIVITminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017Partnership with online charity to deliver furniture and supplies to vulnerable families in remote WA communities, with Centurion providing logistics support.
• WA Department of CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017Government partnership supporting delivery of donated goods to families in need across remote Western Australia.
• Telethon Kids InstitutestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Annual 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

Broad 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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