CFA

What CFA does

Consolidated Freight Australia Pty Limited (trading as CFA Logistics) is an Australian Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (N.V.O.C.C.) and international freight forwarder founded in 1999. The company arranges and coordinates the multimodal transport of cargo via air, sea, road, and rail, and operates bonded and free warehousing, customs and quarantine clearance, and specialized project cargo handling for heavy-lift and over-dimensional shipments. Its core product lines are Air Freight, Sea Freight (LCL/FCL/breakbulk), Warehousing & Logistics, Project Cargo, and Neutral FAK Consolidations, supported by add-on services such as Track & Trace, LCL availability monitoring, ship chartering, freight consultancy, valuable art transport, and trade fair logistics.

CFA's customer base is B2B and comprises freight forwarders, customs brokers, and Australian import/export companies, served primarily through direct sales and phone-based relationship engagement from five strategically located offices in Sydney (HQ), Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The company extends its reach globally through a worldwide network of partners on every continent, positioning itself as a smaller, personalized alternative to larger competitors under the slogan "When Integrity Counts." Technology consists of an integrated Track & Trace system providing 24/7 shipment visibility, an LCL availability system for monitoring container unpacking and storage dates, a customer online tracking portal, and dedicated warehousing software for inventory control and pick/pack operations.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis for forwarding and consolidation services, with warehousing billed on recurring 30-day service-agreement cycles. Pricing is custom and quote-based per consignment, with quotes valid for 30 days; fees incorporate GST, fuel and freight surcharges, demurrage, and overdue interest. The company is privately held, registered as ABN 12 090 103 398, and operates without disclosed external investors, M&A activity, or public financial reporting.

Name

CFA

Legal name

Consolidated Freight Australia Pty Limited

Website

https://cfalogistics.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

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 Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Air freight forwarding
• Warehousing and logistics
• Project cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Botany

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Arrangement and coordination of transportation of cargo via air, sea, road and rail. Revenue generated from import/export freight services including LCL consolidations, FCL, and breakbulk services.
2. Warehousing & Storage Services: Free and bonded warehousing/storage services, inventory control, pick and pack, refrigerated solutions, procurement and financial settlement. Fees calculated at rates attached to service agreements, invoiced by 30-day periods.
3. Project Cargo Services: Heavy-lift and over-dimensional cargo logistics including route surveys, site inspections, transport engineering, sea/river towage, aircraft and ship charters. Custom solutions tailored to project requirements.
4. Consolidation Services: Neutral FAK (Freight All Kind) consolidation services providing cost-effective weekly freight consolidation from key ports worldwide. Revenue from consolidation fees that reduce shipping costs for smaller volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CFA Logistics is a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (N.V.O.C.C.) and international freight forwarder that arranges and coordinates the transportation of cargo via air, sea, road, and rail. Core offerings include air freight, sea freight (LCL, FCL, breakbulk), neutral FAK consolidations, warehousing and storage (free and bonded, including refrigerated), and specialized project cargo handling for heavy-lift and over-dimensional shipments. Add-on modules cover customs and quarantine clearance, transport insurance, ship chartering, and trade fair/exhibition logistics.

Product overview

CFA (Consolidated Freight Australia) is a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (N.V.O.C.C.) and international freight forwarder providing a unified logistics platform. The core product portfolio consists of Air Freight, Sea Freight, Warehousing & Logistics, Project Cargo, and Consolidations services. Air Freight offers worldwide import/export capabilities with real-time visibility, while Sea Freight provides LCL consolidations, FCL, breakbulk, and heavy-lift solutions. Warehousing & Logistics delivers end-to-end storage, inventory control, and distribution services. Project Cargo handles specialized heavy-lift and over-dimensional shipments. The consolidation service acts as a neutral FAK consolidator enabling cost-effective shipping. Additional add-on modules include Customs & Quarantine Clearances, Track & Trace System, LCL Availability System, Trade Fairs and Exhibition Goods, Freight Consultancy, Valuable Art Transportation, Transport Insurance, Ship Chartering, Tariff and Transport Consulting, Duty Consulting, and Market Development services. The company has been operating since 1999 with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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 minor and core.

• Global Logistics Associates (GLA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry news partnership providing access to latest global logistics association news and updates. CFA participates in GLA news feed on their news page.
• Freight Trade Alliance (FTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry alliance partnership providing news and industry updates. CFA maintains news connection with FTA on their news portal.
• Australian Freight Industry Forum (AFIF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry forum partnership connecting CFA with Australian freight industry news and updates via the International Freight and Cargo Australian Business Association.
• Worldwide Network of PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished global network of partners covering all continents. These partners enable CFA to provide exceptional consolidation services at competitive prices, culture-appropriate services according to local requirements, and seamless service unaffected by unnecessary delays. Partners share CFA's company value of 'integrity counts'.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain management company (backed by CMA CGM) providing freight forwarding, contract logistics, and transportation services in 160+ countries including Australia. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent offering the same ocean, air, and road freight forwarding plus warehousing portfolio.
• DHL Global Forwarding: The air and ocean freight division of Deutsche Post DHL, providing international freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain services globally with established Australian offices. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent in ocean and air freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with growing Australian operations following major acquisitions (Panalpina, Schenker), providing air, sea, and road freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent competing for the same freight forwarding customers in Australia.
• DB Schenker: German-based global logistics provider (now part of DSV following 2024–25 acquisition) offering land transport, air freight, ocean freight, and contract logistics worldwide with Australian operations. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent in multi-modal freight forwarding and logistics.
• Toll Group: Major Australia-headquartered logistics company (now owned by Japan Post) offering global freight forwarding, contract logistics, and transportation services. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent covering ocean, air, and road freight across Australia, though at substantially larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive Australian operations, providing sea freight, air freight, overland, and contract logistics services globally. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent offering an overlapping multi-modal freight forwarding portfolio to Australian importers/exporters.
• Kerry Logistics: Asia-headquartered global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and integrated supply chain solutions across 60+ countries including Australia. Comparable to CFA as a broad incumbent with strong Asia-Pacific freight forwarding overlap and similar trade-lane coverage.

Direct peers

• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered global logistics provider with significant Australian operations offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across multiple modes. Directly comparable to CFA as a multi-modal international freight forwarder serving the Australasian market.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics company providing ocean and air freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing in 60+ countries with multiple Australian offices. Comparable to CFA as a direct peer in international freight forwarding and customs brokerage, though at much larger global scale.
• Mondiale Freight Services: Australasian freight forwarding company providing ocean, air, and customs clearance services across Australia, New Zealand, and globally. Directly comparable to CFA as a similar mid-sized international freight forwarder and consolidator serving the ANZ import/export market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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