FBT Transwest

What FBT Transwest does

FBT Transwest is an Australian privately-held company, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Tottenham, Victoria, that provides high-consequence transport, storage, and related supply chain services for bulk liquids, including hazardous materials. The company serves enterprise clients across five verticals: chemicals, agricultural, plastics, edible oils, and waste streams, operating from seven facilities across Victoria (Tottenham, Altona North, Derrimut) and New South Wales (Smithfield, Newcastle). The company's competitive position rests on a licensed Major Hazard Facility in Tottenham, 71 heated and insulated bulk storage tanks ranging from 50 to 400 tonnes, a specialized fleet of road tankers, ISO containers, low-profile handling equipment for 3.05-metre-high containers, Hi-Lift tipping trailers, and purpose-built emergency response trailers, alongside ISO 45001, National Heavy Vehicle, Halal, and Kosher certifications.

The service portfolio spans core transport (road tankers, ISO tanks, containers, flexi bags) and core storage (bulk tank farms, drum and warehouse storage, customs/bond goods storage), augmented by value-add modules including blending, debagging, ISO tank leasing, tank washing, integrity testing, minor repairs, and logistics consulting. FBT Transwest also acts as Australian agent and depot for global tank container operators, extending its reach into international container logistics and providing hire services on an extensive third-party fleet.

FBT Transwest generates revenue through transactional transport fees (with published fuel levies of 15.69% within 100km and 22.54% beyond 100km as of July 2026), recurring storage and tank container leasing fees, and professional services for blending, debagging, and consulting. The company is family-owned through PGA (Services) Pty Ltd (Peter Gunn family) with Cameron Dunn as Managing Director since 2009 and Derek Clark as CFO. GTM is exclusively direct sales-led enterprise engagement, led by National Sales and Development Manager Wayne Sanne, with industry association memberships (BLIA, NBTA, Chemistry Australia, VTA) supporting commercial visibility. No revenue, headcount, or external investment is publicly disclosed.

Name

FBT Transwest

Legal name

FBT Transwest Pty Ltd

Website

https://fbttranswest.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FBT Transwest, a privately-held Australian logistics firm founded in 1972, delivers bulk liquid transport, storage, and supply chain services for hazardous and non-hazardous materials to enterprise chemicals, agriculture, plastics, edible oils, and waste clients across Victoria and New South Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Liquid Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (493), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemicals & Hazmat Transload (Regulated Goods) (TLALAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Waste Transportation & Logistics (Manifesting, Packaging, Spill Response) (BPALAFAA), Intermodal Container Transload (Port/Drayage Support) (TLALAFAI), Bulk Transloading & Intermodal Bulk Transfer Facilities (Rail/Truck/Conveyor/Barge) (TLAHABAN), Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Bulk liquid transport
• Hazardous materials storage
• Tank container services
• Chemical logistics
• Supply chain services

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Bulk liquid transport services including road tankers, ISO tanks, containers, flexi bags, and various packaging forms for hazardous and non-hazardous liquids across Australia.
2. Storage and Warehousing: Bulk storage solutions including tank farm storage, drum and warehouse storage, customs/bond goods storage, and tank container hire and storage services.
3. Tank Container Services: Hire of tank containers, ISO tank leasing, tank washing, integrity testing, minor repairs, and cleaning certificate services.
4. Blending and Debagging: Product processing services including blending and debagging of bulk products.
5. Logistics Consulting: Supply chain and logistics consulting services for transportation and storage optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FBT Transwest provides specialized transport, storage, and supply chain services for hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids across Australia. Core offerings include bulk liquid transportation via road tankers, ISO tanks, and containers; bulk tank farm storage (71 heated tanks across multiple Victorian sites); tank container depot services; blending, debagging, and tank washing; warehousing; and logistics consulting for clients in chemicals, agriculture, plastics, edible oils, and waste management.

Product overview

FBT Transwest is an Australian owned and operated company providing a comprehensive suite of transportation, storage, and supply chain services. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on core capabilities of bulk transport and storage, supplemented by specialized add-on modules including blending, debagging, ISO storage/leasing, tank washing, and logistics consulting. The company's primary focus is on handling hazardous materials, chemicals, and agricultural products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Tank washing services for most products for food and chemical industry including tankers and tank containers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Tank Container OperatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBT Transwest serves as Australian agents and depots for global tank container operators, providing hire and storage services with access to an extensive fleet of tank containers for global clients.
• Bulk Liquids Industry AssociationminorOthersFBT Transwest is a member of the Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), representing and networking within the bulk liquids transportation and storage industry.
• National Bulk Tanker AssociationminorOthersFBT Transwest is a member of the National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA), representing bulk tanker operators and advocating for industry standards.
• Chemistry AustraliaminorOthersFBT Transwest is a member of Chemistry Australia, representing the chemistry industry and connecting with chemical sector clients.
• Victorian Transport AssociationminorOthersFBT Transwest is a member of the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), representing transport operators in Victoria and contributing to industry advocacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Toll Group: Major Australian logistics provider (owned by Japan Post) with bulk liquid, chemical, and dangerous-goods capability across road, rail, sea, and air. Comparable as an Australian multi-modal bulk logistics incumbent serving chemicals and industrial customers, though far larger and broader in scope than FBT.
• DHL Supply Chain Australia: Global contract logistics provider with significant Australian warehousing, transport, and chemical-sector capability. Comparable to FBT on hazardous and non-hazardous liquid warehousing and B2B enterprise supply chain services, though broader and larger.
• CEVA Logistics Australia: Global 3PL/contract logistics provider with Australian operations in chemicals, industrial, and bulk-related supply chain. Comparable to FBT on contract logistics, warehousing, and supply-chain services for chemicals and industrial customers.
• Linfox: Largest privately owned Australian logistics company with bulk liquids, dangerous goods, and supply-chain capability across Australia and Southeast Asia. Comparable as a major Australian bulk and dangerous-goods operator, although significantly larger and more diversified than FBT.
• Qube Holdings: Australian intermodal and bulk logistics operator with port-related bulk handling and dangerous-goods capability. Comparable as an Australian-listed bulk/intermodal operator with regulated materials exposure, although broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Suttons Tankers: UK/Asia-Pacific bulk liquid road tanker operator with chemical, food-grade, and dangerous-goods capability. Comparable to FBT on bulk liquid hazmat transport, food-grade (edible oils) service, and ISO/depot service model.
• Centurion Transport: Australian bulk liquid and dangerous-goods road transport operator with national coverage. Directly comparable to FBT on bulk liquid trucking, hazmat handling, and Australian geographic focus.
• De Rijke Group: European bulk liquid logistics specialist operating road tankers, ISO tank containers, and depot services for chemicals and food-grade liquids. Comparable to FBT on bulk liquid hazmat transport, ISO tank depot services, and chemical/edible-oils customer mix.
• SCF Group: Australian bulk liquids logistics specialist focused on dangerous-goods transport, tank cleaning, and ISO tank services. Highly comparable to FBT in service mix (bulk liquid transport, tank depot, cleaning) and Australian market focus.
• Hoyer Group: Global bulk liquid logistics specialist operating tank containers, tank cleaning depots, and ISO services worldwide, including in Australia. Closely comparable to FBT on bulk liquid transport, ISO tank depot, cleaning, and chemical-industry customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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