What Nexus Logistics does

Nexus Logistics Ltd is a New Zealand-based fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider headquartered in Manukau, Auckland, offering fully integrated container logistics solutions across New Zealand. The company operates a "control tower" model that acts as a single freight desk managing wharf cartage to and from all major New Zealand ports, domestic container transport, container storage (including reefer/cold-chain), cross-docking, packing/de-van, MPI inspections, and triangulation and re-use services. Underlying operations are supported by an intermodal hub network covering the South Auckland Freight Hub at Wiri (processing 22 trains per week via private rail siding), the Manawatu Inland Port at Longburn (with 3 daily rail shunts), the MidlandPort at Rolleston (with daily services to Lyttelton and capacity for up to 168 reefer plugs), and the Northgate Waikato Freight Hub currently under development. The technology stack relies on third-party operational platforms, including Containerchain.com for container park access notifications and invoicing and Port Connect for export pre-advice, integrated with an in-house carrier access system for the Wiri Inland Port.

The business model is entirely transaction-fee based, with revenue streams including container transport and handling, container storage (short and long term, including reefer plug services), port operations (packing/de-van, cross-dock, LCL cartage), rail network services, and vehicle booking system (VBS) charges. Documented per-container pricing includes $250 + GST peak VBS, $135 + GST off-peak VBS, $110 + GST rail handling, $10 + GST per notification, a $35 + GST no-show fee, $100 + GST account reconnection, a $4.36 + GST temporary supply chain disruption fee, and a $2.36 + GST fuel adjustment charge at CRS Panmure. The customer base is heavily skewed toward large enterprise clients with named relationships spanning retail (Costco, Kmart, The Warehouse Group), FMCG and food manufacturing (Fisher & Paykel, Synlait, Hellers, Tegel, Emerald Foods, Balle Bros), automotive (Toyota), dairy (Synlait), shipping (Maersk, ANL, Oceanbridge), and global 3PL providers (CEVA, C.H. Robinson, Kuehne+Nagel, Geodis, Damco, Mondiale).

Following the December 1, 2025 acquisition by Qube Logistics NZ, Nexus became a wholly owned subsidiary, marking a shift from independent ownership with prior ties to Port of Auckland Limited to integration with an ASX-listed ports and logistics operator. The company holds ISO 45001 occupational health and safety accreditation and operates hub facilities accredited by NZ Customs, MPI, and ATF. Customer engagement is conducted through dedicated account managers and a business development team, supported by phone, email, and a website presence, with no app, API, or SDK products disclosed.

Name

Nexus Logistics

Legal name

Nexus Logistics

Website

https://nexuslogistics.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nexus Logistics Ltd is a New Zealand 4PL container logistics provider operating an integrated hub-and-control-tower network, serving enterprise clients across retail, FMCG, automotive, dairy, and shipping with wharf cartage, multi-modal transport, storage, and cross-docking services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Returns & Reverse Logistics Orchestration (End-to-End) (TLAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Short-Dwell) (TLAIACAI)

Keywords

• Container logistics
• Freight management
• Supply chain solutions
• Port operations
• Intermodal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Manukau

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Transport and Handling: Wharf cartage to/from all New Zealand ports, domestic container transport and handling nationwide, multi-modal transport solutions including sea, rail and road.
2. Container Storage Services: Short and long term container storage, reefer plug services for temperature-controlled containers, empty container transitional handling and storage.
3. Port Operations: Comprehensive port operations including container packing/de-van, cross-dock services, LCL cartage, MPI inspections, triangulation and re-use services.
4. Rail Network Services: Rail network services to/from and between hub network facilities. Private rail siding access for container delivery and uplift.
5. VBS Container Access Fees: Vehicle Booking System charges for port container access. Peak VBS at $250 + GST, Off-peak at $135 + GST per container. Rail Handling Fee at $110 + GST.
6. Temporary Supply Chain Disruption Fee: Temporary fee of $4.36 + GST per container to address supply chain disruptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nexus Logistics is a 4PL (fourth-party logistics) provider operating a network of intermodal freight hubs across New Zealand. It acts as a single freight desk that manages and coordinates container movement from origin to destination via a control tower approach, combining wharf cartage, multi-modal road/rail/coastal transport, container storage, cross-docking, and port operations services.

Product overview

Nexus Logistics is a 4PL (Fourth Party Logistics) provider offering fully integrated container logistics solutions across New Zealand through a control tower approach. The company operates a network of strategically located freight hubs including the South Auckland Freight Hub at Wiri (processing 22 trains weekly), Northgate Waikato Freight Hub, Manawatu Inland Port, and MidlandPort in Rolleston. Core services include 4PL management, 3PL supply chain, wharf cartage, container transport and handling via rail and road, container storage (short and long term), cross-docking, and port operations. The service integrates multiple transport modes (sea, rail, road) to provide end-to-end container logistics, supported by digital booking and notification systems through third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4PL Services (Fourth Party Logistics) Complete container logistics solutions through a control tower approach; acts as the single freight desk managing and coordinating all operational links to move freight from origin to destination. Combines the best transport modes and services as an independent provider for enterprise customers across New Zealand.
• 3PL Supply Chain Management Third-party logistics supply chain management services focused on wharf cartage, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a customer-centric approach to landside container logistics for enterprise customers.
• Container Transport Services Import and export wharf cartage to/from all New Zealand ports, domestic container transport and handling nationwide, and multi-modal transport solutions combining sea, rail, and road modes.
• Container Storage Services Short and long-term container storage services, including ambient and temperature-controlled (reefer) storage at hub locations throughout New Zealand, plus empty container transitional handling.
• Cross-Dock Services Cross-dock pack and unpack services, including LCL cartage to/from pack sites and container terminals, available across Nexus's hub network.
• Ancillary Port Services Additional port services including MPI inspections, triangulation and re-use services to optimize container movements, and comprehensive port operations such as container packing/de-van.
• South Auckland Freight Hub (SAFH) Operations Intermodal freight hub at 131 Wiri Station Road, Auckland. Services include container de-van, packing, cross-dock services, short-to-medium term storage, 80 reefer plugs, empty container handling, and rail network services connecting to Port of Auckland.
• Manawatu Inland Port (MIP) Operations Inland port facility at 88 Works Road, Longburn, Palmerston North. Features private rail siding access, container storage for dry/reefer and empty containers, empty container de-hire with wash bay and repairs, packing/de-van operations, cross-docking for ambient/chilled/frozen cargo.
• MidlandPort Operations (Rolleston) Freight hub at 686 Jones Road, Rolleston. Offers private rail siding access with daily services to Lyttleton, empty container de-hire with wash bay and repairs, container packing/de-van operations, and capacity for up to 168 reefer plugs.

Named customers28 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ContainerchaincoreTechnology or IntegrationContainerchain provides the operational platform for container park access management. CTOs must have active commercial accounts managed through containerchain.com for pre-transacting notifications. Platform handles delivery/collection confirmations, invoicing, dispute resolution, and account management.
• KiwiRailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiwiRail operates the rail network infrastructure that Nexus utilizes for rail services between hubs and ports. Announced Auckland rail line closure December 2025 to January 2026 for network upgrades essential to New Zealand's transport infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fliway: New Zealand freight, warehousing and distribution provider offering domestic transport, container handling and 3PL services. Highly comparable to Nexus in NZ container cartage, though operating as a 3PL rather than a 4PL control tower.
• Move Logistics: NZ-based container transport, cartage and 3PL provider servicing major ports across the country. Directly comparable to Nexus in wharf cartage, container transport and intermodal services, competing for the same NZ import/export customers.
• TIL Logistics Group: New Zealand freight, transport and logistics company providing container handling, road and rail freight. Comparable to Nexus in domestic container logistics and storage services across NZ.

Broad incumbents

• Mainfreight: NZX-listed NZ-headquartered logistics group with domestic and international freight, warehousing and 4PL capabilities across NZ and Australia. Comparable end-market and customer base, but at much greater scale and broader service mix than Nexus.
• Toll Group: Asia-Pacific contract logistics and freight provider (a Japan Post subsidiary) offering road, rail, sea and air transport plus warehousing in NZ. Comparable to Nexus in multi-modal transport, though far larger and more diversified.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight management and supply-chain solutions across NZ and worldwide. Comparable as both a customer of Nexus and as a broader incumbent competing for the same 4PL-style enterprise mandates.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea-freight forwarder with NZ operations providing integrated logistics, contract logistics and customs. Overlaps with Nexus in container logistics and serves similar enterprise customers, but at a global scale.
• C.H. Robinson: Global logistics platform providing freight forwarding, supply chain and 4PL-style managed services. Directly comparable in the 4PL control tower concept and overlapping with Nexus as a customer relationship, though operating at much larger scale.
• Qube Logistics: ASX-listed Australian logistics provider and now parent company of Nexus. Comparable as a multi-modal logistics operator across road, rail and ports, and relevant as the strategic owner shaping Nexus's future direction.

Regional players

• NZ Couriers: New Zealand's largest courier and freight network, focused on parcel and smaller-freight delivery rather than full container logistics. Tangentially comparable as a NZ B2B logistics provider addressing overlapping enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexus-logistics-nz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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