CDM Logistics

What CDM Logistics does

CDM Logistics, trading name of Combined Distribution Management Pty Ltd, is an Australian road-freight and 3PL provider formed in December 1995 as a consortium of four regional carriers: Abletts Transport, Greenfreight, Thompson's Transport and Wickham Freight Lines. The company is headquartered in Yennora, New South Wales, and operates dedicated metropolitan distribution terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle, each supported by its own fleet of 6, 8 and 12-tonne tailgate vehicles plus 22 and 24 pallet semi-trailers. The consortium structure, with one Board seat per member, is the defining feature of the business: customers contract with a single entity for invoicing, performance management and compliance while drawing on the combined fleet, specialist capability and over 243 years of collective logistics experience of the four regional members.

CDM's service offering is organised around four pillars: Interstate Transport (national inter-capital and major-DC linehaul via the consortium network), Metropolitan Distribution (dedicated fleets at each terminal), Storage and Warehousing (3PL solutions at each depot) and Xdock and Distribution (cross-docking to reduce handling and storage time). Underpinning operations is a Transport Management System integrated with GPS navigation, Samsung tablet-based mobile dispatch, digital sign-on-glass proof-of-delivery, in-cab cameras for damage capture and customer-specific reporting. A web-based client portal (v6 on the Omnix platform) provides self-serve access for existing customers. The company holds NHVAS Fatigue Management (Basic Fatigue Management module) and TruckSafe industry accreditations, alongside a full suite of operational policies covering chain of responsibility, drug and alcohol, speeding, anti-bribery and workplace health and safety.

CDM's revenue model is primarily transaction-fee for transport and distribution services, with managed-services pricing for 3PL warehousing. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to individual contract requirements, structured around multi-year agreements and sold directly via the company website, phone and email. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, emphasising single-point accountability for invoicing and performance across the consortium's combined fleet; no public pricing, no disclosed revenue, and no named customer logos are available in source materials.

Name

CDM Logistics

Legal name

Combined Distribution Management Pty Ltd

Website

https://cdmlogistics.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDM Logistics (Combined Distribution Management Pty Ltd) is an Australian 3PL consortium formed in 1995 by four regional carriers, providing interstate transport, metropolitan distribution, warehousing and cross-docking via terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (493), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Local (48411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE), Retail & Consumer Goods Cross-Docks (TLALAFAA)

Keywords

• Interstate freight transport
• Metropolitan distribution services
• Third-party logistics warehousing
• Cross-docking distribution
• Transport management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Storage Solutions: CDM offers comprehensive warehousing and storage solutions across their depot network, providing seamless service for storage and distribution to end customers.
2. Interstate Transport Services: National transport services through consortium member vehicles, providing access to extensive range of vehicles nationally for inter-capital and major distribution centre deliveries.
3. Metropolitan Distribution: Dedicated fleet distribution services for Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, and Melbourne using 6, 8, and 12-tonne vehicles as well as semi-trailers.
4. Xdock & Distribution: Cross-docking services to improve supply chain productivity and reduce handling and storage time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CDM Logistics is a consortium of four regional carriers providing Australia-wide freight logistics services. The company offers interstate transport via national network access, metropolitan distribution through dedicated fleets in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Newcastle, cross-docking (Xdock) to reduce handling and storage time, and 3PL storage and warehousing solutions across its depot network.

Product overview

CDM Logistics is a consortium of four leading regional carriers (formed December 1995) providing complete logistics services Australia wide. The company offers four core service offerings: Xdock & Distribution, Interstate Transport, Metropolitan Distribution, and Storage & Warehousing. These services are supported by proprietary technology including a Web-Based Dispatch system with GPS tracking and real-time proof of delivery capabilities, complemented by a client portal. The unique infrastructure provides access to captured fleet and member company resources through a single company for invoicing and contract management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interstate Transport National transport services accessing a network of leading regional carriers for inter-capital and major distribution centre deliveries, backed by secure regional and metropolitan warehousing. Customers receive a single point of contact for invoicing and performance management.
• Metropolitan Distribution Dedicated fleet distribution services with vehicles ranging from 6, 8, and 12-tonne to 22 and 24 pallet semi-trailers, serving Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, and Melbourne metropolitan areas. Each terminal has a dedicated CDM fleet with tailgate-equipped vehicles for loading and unloading.
• Xdock & Distribution Cross-docking and distribution services that improve supply chain productivity by reducing handling and storage time through efficient transfer of goods between inbound and outbound transport.
• Storage & Warehousing Third-party logistics (3PL) storage solutions providing seamless end-to-end storage and distribution service with comprehensive warehousing systems available at each depot.
• Web-Based Dispatch Platform Technology platform featuring GPS navigation systems, Samsung tablet-based mobile TMS, digital signatures (sign-on-glass), pallet control recording, built-in camera for damage capture, and live traffic feeds. Used by metropolitan fleets to digitize every step of the driver's workflow.
• CDM Client Portal Web-based client login portal for managing logistics operations, built on the Omnix platform. Provides self-serve access for existing customers to manage their logistics requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 243 years combined logistics experience across consortium members
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Abletts TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1995Member company of CDM Logistics consortium since December 1995. With over 60 years' experience in interstate transport, Abletts provides expertise in caring for freight and ensuring urgency. Each member has a representative on the CDM Board of Directors.
• GreenfreightcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1995Member company of CDM Logistics consortium since December 1995. Specialists in contract linehaul and softwood logging with customer base spanning FMCG, forestry, industrials and bulk cartage. Each member has a representative on the CDM Board of Directors.
• Thompson's TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1995Member company of CDM Logistics consortium since December 1995. Family-owned operation with over 50 years industry experience providing interstate linehaul, bulk cartage and hot shot rapid response for gas/oil and mining industries. Each member has a representative on the CDM Board of Directors.
• Wickham Freight LinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1995Member company of CDM Logistics consortium since December 1995. With over 160 prime movers in the fleet, Wickhams are the carrier of choice for fresh, chilled and frozen meat, retail and fresh produce transport on the Eastern seaboard. Each member has a representative on the CDM Board of Directors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Qube Logistics: Qube is an ASX-listed Australian logistics company providing intermodal, road transport, and warehousing services nationally. CDM competes with Qube for cross-docking and metropolitan/interstate distribution work, though Qube also offers port-linked intermodal capability CDM does not.
• DHL Supply Chain Australia: DHL Supply Chain is a global 3PL with substantial Australian operations in warehousing and distribution. While operating at much larger scale and broader geographic reach, it competes with CDM for enterprise 3PL contracts in Australia.
• StarTrack (Australia Post): StarTrack provides national road-based freight, parcel, and logistics services as part of Australia Post. It competes with CDM on metropolitan distribution and interstate linehaul, particularly for B2B parcel and palletised freight, but operates at much greater scale and network density.
• Linfox: Linfox is a privately held Australian logistics powerhouse with a national linehaul, metropolitan distribution, and warehousing network serving retail, FMCG, and industrial customers. CDM's metropolitan distribution and 3PL warehousing compete head-to-head with Linfox, particularly on Eastern-seaboard retail and FMCG accounts.
• Toll Holdings: Toll is Australia's largest diversified 3PL, offering domestic linehaul, metropolitan distribution, warehousing, and cross-docking across the full national footprint. CDM directly competes for the same enterprise and mid-market customers but operates at materially smaller scale and without Toll's owned national terminal network.

Direct peers

• Border Express: Border Express is an Australian national linehaul and distribution carrier competing directly with CDM in interstate palletised freight and 3PL services. The customer base and operational footprint overlap significantly with CDM's offering.
• Northline: Northline is a privately held Australian transport and 3PL provider with national linehaul, warehousing, and distribution capabilities, very similar in service mix and customer profile to CDM. It is one of CDM's closest direct competitors in mid-market interstate and metropolitan freight.
• Scott's Transport Industries: Scott's operates a national linehaul and metropolitan distribution network across Australia with similar service categories to CDM, including warehousing. It competes for the same mid-market enterprise freight customers.
• SCT Logistics: SCT Logistics provides national road transport, rail logistics, and warehousing in Australia, with a comparable mix of interstate and metropolitan services. It is a direct peer in container and general freight transport.
• Kings Transport: Kings Transport operates metropolitan distribution fleets across major Australian capital cities, with a service profile closely aligned to CDM's metropolitan distribution offering. It is a direct competitor for urban B2B palletised freight and last-mile delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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