Austorient Freight Services

What Austorient Freight Services does

Austorient Freight Services is an Australian freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm established in 1968, headquartered in Sydney with a second office in Melbourne. The company provides a full suite of international trade services: air freight, sea freight (both FCL and LCL), customs brokerage, warehousing, and import/export handling, with a specialized sub-brand, Austorient Motorsport Logistics, operating as a division of the parent entity Ross Fehlberg Pty Ltd to serve time-critical motorsport logistics needs. The firm is family-owned and private, and operates with a sales-led, quote-based commercial model targeting Australian import/export clients across multiple vertical segments.

The company's underlying technology stack is described primarily through its Track & Trace system, which delivers multi-modal shipment visibility across air and sea legs, rather than through any proprietary platform or AI/ML system. Customs operations are executed by licensed customs brokers, and the firm holds active memberships in peak industry bodies including the IFCBAA (Australian customs brokers), the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), and IATA. International coverage beyond Australia is delivered through a network of partner agents rather than through owned offices.

Commercially, Austorient generates revenue on a per-shipment, quote-based pricing structure across its freight forwarding and customs brokerage services, with no published rate cards, subscription tiers, or platform revenue. Its sales-led go-to-market is supported by what the company describes as 575+ years of combined staff industry experience, an unusually deep talent bench for a two-office Australian SME. The motorsport logistics sub-brand adds vertical specialization and a niche revenue stream, while the broader freight and customs book targets Australian SMB and mid-market importers and exporters seeking full-service logistics under one provider.

Name

Austorient Freight Services

Legal name

Austorient Freight Services

Website

https://austorient.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm established in 1968, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Provides air and sea freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and motorsport logistics for Australian import/export clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), International Vehicle Shipping & Import Assistance (HSAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• International air freight
• Ocean freight services
• Logistics management

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Air Freight Services: Air cargo solutions for time-sensitive shipments including door-to-door delivery, express and economy options, dangerous goods handling, and real-time tracking. Revenue generated through freight charges based on weight, volume, and service level.
2. Sea Freight Services (FCL & LCL): Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services worldwide. Revenue from container booking fees and freight charges.
3. Customs Brokerage: Licensed customs clearance and biosecurity compliance services. Revenue from brokerage fees for customs documentation processing, duty calculation, and regulatory compliance.
4. Warehousing Services: Storage and warehousing solutions for import/export cargo. Revenue from storage fees.
5. Motorsport Logistics Division: Specialized international movement of prestige, historic, classic and race vehicles. Services include container and roll on/roll off shipping, express air transport, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery for motorsport events and vehicle collections.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Austorient Freight Services is an Australian freight forwarder and licensed customs broker providing end-to-end international logistics solutions, including air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL), customs clearance and biosecurity compliance, import/export coordination, warehousing, and project cargo handling for businesses moving goods to and from Australia. The firm also operates a specialized motorsport logistics sub-brand focused on international movement of prestige, historic, classic, and race vehicles.

Product overview

Austorient Freight Services is a single-platform logistics provider offering a unified suite of freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. The core product portfolio comprises International Air Freight, Sea Freight (FCL & LCL), and Customs Brokerage as the primary service lines, complemented by Import & Export Services and Warehousing for end-to-end supply chain coverage. The company also operates Austorient Motorsport Logistics as a specialized sub-brand focused on prestige and motorsport vehicle shipping. All services are delivered through a Track & Trace feature providing real-time shipment visibility across container, vessel, courier, and air freight tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Austorient Motorsport Logistics: A division specialising in the international movement of prestige, historic, classic and race vehicles, including logistics for events such as Australian Grand Prix, Lamborghini Challenge, Porsche Supercup, A1 Grand Prix, WRC Teams, and Peking to Paris Rally

Products and services

• International Air Freight Fast and reliable air cargo solutions for time-sensitive shipments with door-to-door delivery and global reach. Includes direct and consolidated services, express and economy options, import/export handling, dangerous goods handling, and real-time tracking for businesses requiring rapid international freight movement.
• Sea Freight (FCL & LCL) Cost-effective ocean freight options including Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services for cargo shipment worldwide, serving businesses moving larger volumes of goods internationally.
• Customs Brokerage Expert customs clearance and biosecurity compliance services with licensed brokers navigating complex Australian Border Force and biosecurity regulations for businesses importing or exporting goods through Australia.
• Import & Export Services Comprehensive import and export services covering documentation, regulatory compliance, and logistical coordination for goods entering or leaving Australia.
• Warehousing Storage and warehousing services supporting end-to-end logistics solutions for cargo handling between transportation legs.
• Austorient Motorsport Logistics A specialized division (Austorient Motorsport Logistics, a division of Ross Fehlberg Pty Ltd) focused on the international movement of prestige, historic, classic, and race vehicles. Offers sea freight (container and roll-on/roll-off) and air freight transport, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery for motorsport events and vehicle collections.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing networking, advocacy, and industry standards alignment for customs brokers and freight forwarders in Australia.
• Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry alliance membership providing representation and support for freight and trade professionals in Australia, facilitating industry collaboration and best practices.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal airline industry association membership providing access to air cargo standards, training, and airline relationships essential for international air freight operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with comprehensive air, ocean, road, customs and contract logistics operations across Australia. Overlaps with Austorient on multimodal forwarding and customs brokerage.
• GEODIS: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics operator with Asia-Pacific presence. Competes for Australian importers/exporters on air, sea and customs, with a significantly wider service portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics and customs services with Asia-Pacific operations. Comparable air/ocean/customs mix to Austorient, much broader portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with full air, sea, road and customs capabilities globally, including substantial Australian operations. Explicitly referenced by Austorient as the type of 'multinational integrator' they differentiate against.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs brokerage arm of Deutsche Post DHL with extensive Asia-Pacific presence. Competes for the same Australian import/export customers at much larger scale.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong Asia-Australia trade-lane presence. Overlaps with Austorient on ocean, air and customs forwarding into Australia.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder operating across air, sea, road and customs with established Australian offices. Competes for the same import/export customer base with similar multimodal capabilities.
• Expeditors International: Large US-headquartered freight forwarder with strong Asia-Pacific air and ocean forwarding footprint, including customs brokerage in Australia. Comparable on service mix, much larger on scale.

Direct peers

• Mondiale Freight Services: Australian freight forwarder offering international air, sea and customs services with a similar mid-market SMB/mid-market focus. Most directly comparable in scale, geography and service mix to Austorient.
• CargoSupport: Australian freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm serving importers/exporters across air and ocean modes. Closely comparable scope and customer base in the Australian mid-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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