Mackleys

What Mackleys does

Mackleys is a privately held New Zealand industrial logistics company founded in 2008, headquartered in Christchurch (Bromley) with a secondary operational base in Auckland (Manurewa). The company provides an integrated suite of transport, warehousing, and specialised heavy-haul services targeting the industrial, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Its core offerings span eight interconnected service lines: 3PL end-to-end industrial logistics, container transport and handling, warehousing and storage, general transport, crane truck hire, steel logistics, precast concrete and over-dimension transport, and bridge inspection services. Mackleys self-describes as operating the largest and most diverse crane truck fleet in New Zealand (including a 20-metre long-load configuration) and the largest steel transporter fleet in the country, supported by MPI-approved container facilities and nationwide distribution from its two-island footprint.

The underlying technology stack is centred on operational logistics management rather than software platforms. Mackleys operates a web-based dispatching system, a market-leading real-time tracking and reporting platform providing traceability and visibility across the supply chain, and route planning and optimisation technology for general transport. These systems underpin the customer-facing value proposition of end-to-end visibility and are positioned as integration and interoperability differentiators rather than proprietary AI assets. The Bridge Inspection Unit represents a differentiated service extension, deploying crane trucks to access hard-to-reach bridge areas as a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional scaffolding.

Commercially, Mackleys runs a sales-led, direct go-to-market model with no resellers or marketplace channels. Customer acquisition is driven through a website contact form, phone (+64 3 384 1719), and email enquiries ([email protected]), supported by LinkedIn and Facebook brand presence. Revenue is generated through transaction- and usage-based pricing (hourly rates in 15-minute increments, kilometre rates beyond 80km), warehousing fees, and managed-service 3PL packages sold on multi-year contracts. The customer base includes tier-one infrastructure engineering and contracting firms (WSP, Fulton Hogan, Downers) particularly for bridge inspections, alongside a broader industrial and construction client base for core transport and warehousing services.

Name

Mackleys

Legal name

Mackleys

Website

https://mackleys.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mackleys is a New Zealand-based industrial logistics provider offering transport, warehousing, crane truck hire, steel logistics, and bridge inspection services to industrial, construction, and infrastructure clients across both islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Logistics and Transportation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Yards & Inland Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs) (TLALAAAI), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial logistics services
• Crane truck hire
• Warehousing and storage
• Container transport handling
• Heavy haulage transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromley

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation and logistics services: Mackleys generates revenue by providing a comprehensive suite of transport and logistics services including container transport and handling, general transport, crane truck hire, steel logistics, and precast/over-dimension transport. Services are priced on an hourly rate basis (charged in 15-minute increments after the first hour), with kilometre rates applied for deliveries beyond 80km one direction. The revenue model is transaction- and usage-based, driven by service hours and distance.
2. Warehousing and storage services: Revenue is generated from secure warehousing and storage services at facilities in Auckland and Christchurch. Storage solutions are offered as part of end-to-end 3PL logistics packages.
3. End-to-end 3PL (third-party logistics) solutions: Full third-party industrial logistics solutions are offered as a managed service, providing customers with transparency, real-time reporting, and total visibility from start to finish. These integrated packages combine multiple service lines (transport, storage, handling) under a single engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mackleys provides end-to-end industrial logistics services across New Zealand, including container transport and handling, warehousing and storage, general freight transport, crane truck hire, steel logistics, precast concrete and over-dimension transport, and bridge inspection services. The company operates a nationwide fleet with bases in Auckland and Christchurch, and integrates its services into third-party logistics (3PL) managed solutions with real-time tracking and reporting.

Product overview

Mackleys offers a unified suite of industrial logistics and transport services rather than a modular software platform. The core offering spans eight interconnected service areas: 3PL Logistics Solutions (end-to-end managed logistics), Container Transport & Handling (import/export and devanning), Warehousing & Storage (Auckland and Christchurch facilities), General Transport (nationwide truck freight), Crane Trucks (diverse fleet from small to long-load), Steel Logistics (largest steel transporter in NZ), Precast Concrete & Over Dimension Transport (specialist heavy haulage), and Bridge Inspections (alternative to scaffolding). These services work together as an integrated logistics ecosystem where container handling connects to warehousing, crane trucks enable specialised lifting, and steel logistics provides end-to-end material handling—all unified under real-time tracking and reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3PL Logistics Solutions End-to-end third-party logistics (3PL) solutions for industrial clients, providing full managed logistics from start to finish with transparency and real-time reporting at every stage. Combines transport, storage, and handling under a single engagement for businesses seeking to outsource their industrial logistics.
• Container Transport & Handling Container logistics services for import/export, including precise container placement, freight coordination, and expert devanning services, integrated with transport and storage. Targeted at industrial businesses requiring MPI-approved container facilities and full container freight management.
• Warehousing & Storage Secure warehousing and storage solutions for industrial products including steel, building materials, power industry products, and industrial goods. Operates facilities in Auckland and Christchurch with real-time traceability and visibility for stored goods.
• General Transport Customised industrial transportation solutions provided by a versatile fleet capable of meeting full truck requirements, with route planning and optimisation technology to ensure timely, cost-effective nationwide delivery.
• Crane Trucks New Zealand's largest and most diverse crane truck fleet offering small crane trucks for tight spaces, mid-size trucks with high payload, large heavy-lifting trucks, and long load crane trucks capable of handling loads up to 20 metres, with a maximum lift of 10 tonnes to 3 metres and a 30-metre reach. Targeted at commercial contractors, builders, and industrial clients needing specialised lifting and placement.
• Steel Logistics Specialised end-to-end steel transport solutions from offshore suppliers to project sites or warehouses, operating New Zealand's largest steel transporter fleet with dedicated operations in Auckland and Christchurch, MPI-approved facilities, container cartage, devanning, and nationwide distribution.
• Precast Concrete & Over-Dimension Transport Specialist transport of precast concrete panels and oversized loads using expert teams in Auckland and Christchurch, with a web-based dispatch system providing transparent, real-time shipment tracking for project stakeholders.
• Bridge Inspections Bridge inspection services using crane truck technology to access hard-to-reach areas, providing a time and cost-efficient alternative to traditional scaffolding. Delivered in collaboration with major infrastructure contractors including WSP, Fulton Hogan, and Downers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crane truck maximum lift: 10 tonne out to 3 metres; maximum reach: 30 metres (progressively down to 500 kg at 30m)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WSPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSP is a major global engineering firm and one of Mackleys' key collaborators for bridge inspection services. Mackleys' Bridge Inspection Unit works alongside WSP to deliver crane truck-based bridge inspections as a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to traditional scaffolding across New Zealand infrastructure projects.
• Fulton HogancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFulton Hogan is a leading infrastructure construction company in New Zealand and a key contractor partner for Mackleys' bridge inspection operations. The collaboration enables Mackleys to deploy its specialised Bridge Inspection Unit in support of major infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
• DownerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowners is a prominent infrastructure services company operating across Australia and New Zealand. Mackleys' Bridge Inspection Unit collaborates with Downers to inspect bridges efficiently and cost-effectively, eliminating the need for scaffolding and reducing delays to the New Zealand public.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fliway Group: NZ logistics and freight company providing road freight, warehousing, and container services domestically. Comparable as a same-market 3PL/trucking peer with overlapping warehousing and transport service lines.
• Move Logistics: NZ-based transport and logistics provider offering container transport, heavy haulage, warehousing, and crane truck services. Directly comparable to Mackleys' service mix in the NZ market with similar specialization in container handling and heavy freight.
• TIL Logistics Group: NZ-focused logistics operator with road freight, container depots, and warehousing services. Comparable as a domestic NZ logistics peer serving industrial and container-handling customers.
• HW Richardson Group: NZ family-owned heavy haulage and logistics group operating a large specialist truck fleet across the country. Directly comparable to Mackleys' heavy-haul and over-dimension transport capabilities in NZ.

Broad incumbents

• Mainfreight: Largest NZ-headquartered multimodal logistics provider offering domestic and international freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Comparable as a broad 3PL incumbent whose general freight and warehousing overlap directly with Mackleys' core services, albeit at much larger scale.
• Toll Group: Asia-Pacific contract logistics and freight operator with significant NZ presence across road, rail, sea, and air. Overlaps with Mackleys on trucking and 3PL services, serving similar industrial and construction customers at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Hiab NZ / MacTrans: NZ-based specialist crane truck and heavy haulage operators. Comparable as focused specialists competing with Mackleys' crane truck and over-dimension service lines within New Zealand.

Regional players

• C3 Limited: NZ transport, construction materials, and concrete supplier with its own logistics fleet serving infrastructure customers. Compares as an adjacent NZ operator in the industrial logistics and construction supply chain where Mackleys operates.

Others

• KiwiRail: NZ state-owned rail freight operator and adjacent intermodal player. Comparable as a domestic freight mover serving NZ industrial customers that Mackleys supports via first/last-mile trucking and container handling.
• Northland Port / Ports of Auckland: NZ port operators handling marine cargo including containers. Comparable as adjacent players in the container logistics chain in which Mackleys provides transport, handling, and devanning services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MackleysLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mackleys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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