Asia Pacific Warehousing and Distribution Services

What Asia Pacific Warehousing and Distribution Services does

Asia Pacific Warehousing and Distribution Services (APWDS) is a family-owned Australian third-party logistics provider founded in 2008 and headquartered in Truganina, Melbourne, with a single warehousing and distribution facility at 6-10 Sunline Drive. The company was established on the basis of a long-standing relationship with a world-renowned manufacturer and distributor and has since operated as a specialist logistics provider to the food and beverage sector, with adjacent services to government (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources), freight forwarding (BDP International), and paper/packaging (International Paper) customers.

APWDS' service portfolio spans inbound logistics (container wharf cartage, customs clearance, fumigation and quarantine), warehousing (selective pallet racking, block stack, carton live storage, flow-through), managed transport, value-added services (cross-docking, scan packing with ASN, unit and bulk pick, reverse logistics, product recall, e-commerce support, and Lead Logistics Provider offerings), and export coordination. The technology platform is built around the Jaix Logistics Software WMS, augmented by EDI integration, RF-controlled order picking, product batch and shelf-life tracking by expiry/best-by dates, and a web-based customer portal providing real-time order, stock, and Proof-of-Delivery visibility.

The business model is a B2B managed-services and transaction-fee 3PL, with revenue generated from storage fees, transport services, and value-add logistics work sold on a tailored, per-engagement basis to enterprise and mid-market customers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by customer testimonials and referrals; pricing is not publicly disclosed. APWDS employs 11-50 staff, is privately held with no external funding or parent company, and holds HACCP food-safety certification (2024).

Name

Asia Pacific Warehousing and Distribution Services

Legal name

Asia Pacific Warehousing and Distribution Services

Website

https://asiapacificwds.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APWDS is a family-owned Australian 3PL founded in 2008, operating a single Truganina facility that provides specialist warehousing, distribution, and supply chain services — primarily to enterprise food and beverage customers — with supporting import/export logistics and HACCP-certified food handling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Food-Grade Warehousing & Contract Storage (TLAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA), Multi-Client Public Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAA)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Food distribution
• Supply chain management
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Truganina

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage Services: Provides selective pallet racking and block stack storage solutions, specialised equipment such as carton live storage and flow-through solutions. Revenue generated from storage fees based on space utilisation and storage duration.
2. Transportation and Logistics Services: Inbound and outbound logistics including container wharf cartage, customs clearance, fumigation and quarantine services, and managed transport solutions. Freight management system tracks and reports freight movements.
3. Value-Add Logistics Services: Project development and planning, dedicated and multi-client warehouse facilities, e-commerce support, cross-docking, retail compliant scan packing, unit and bulk pick processing, reverse logistics, product recall services, and Lead Logistics Provider services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

APWDS is a third-party logistics provider operating a purpose-built warehouse in Truganina, Victoria, offering end-to-end warehousing, storage, inventory management, wharf transport/cartage, materials handling, and distribution services. The company's services are tailored to importers, exporters, and brand owners, with a particular focus on food and beverage customers requiring HACCP-compliant handling. Value-added offerings include e-commerce order fulfilment support, labelling, packaging, and customs clearance/import-export coordination.

Product overview

APWDS is a family-owned 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offering warehousing, distribution, and supply chain services from Melbourne, Australia. The company's technology offering is built around its proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) as the core platform, augmented by specialized modules including the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Module for trading partner connectivity, the Scan Packing Module for retail-compliant packing with ASN support, and the Advance Report Writing Tool for custom KPI reporting. Customer-facing access is delivered through a Web-Based Online Services Portal that provides real-time visibility into order status, stock holdings, receipts, and Proof of Delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing and Storage Services
• Transportation and Distribution Services Wharf cartage, road transport, and final-mile distribution of customers' goods, including import/export pickup and delivery coordination from the Port of Melbourne. For brand owners, importers, and exporters requiring integrated transport with their warehousing partner.
• Value-Added Logistics Services Labelling, packaging, kitting, and e-commerce order fulfilment support performed within the warehouse. Targeted at brand owners that need fulfilment and product-preparation activities performed alongside storage and dispatch.
• Customs Clearance and Wharf Cartage Import and export customs clearance coordination, together with wharf cartage to and from the Port of Melbourne, providing importers and exporters a single point of contact for inbound and outbound cargo handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dilmah Tea brand growth supported by APWDS logistics performance

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Specialist Customs House and Wharf Transport CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPWDS has established strong partnerships with specialist Customs House agents and wharf transport carriers to provide comprehensive customs clearance and wharf cartage services. These partnerships enable pre-receiving of containers, container yard storage, fumigation and quarantine services.
• Jaix Logistics SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationAPWDS utilises Jaix Logistics Software as their core WMS platform. Screenshots of the Jaix system are featured on their technology page, indicating a deep integration for warehouse management, order tracking, and inventory control.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with dedicated Australian operations providing contract logistics, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain management for FMCG and food customers. Directly comparable 3PL contract warehousing model though at global scale.
• Linfox: Privately held Australian 3PL giant offering warehousing, distribution, and transport across retail and FMCG including grocery. Same contract warehousing model as APWDS but at national scale with extensive grocery and food retail relationships.
• Toll Group: Australia's largest 3PL/warehousing provider with national and global networks across multiple verticals including food & beverage. Comparable to APWDS as a contract warehousing and distribution provider, but operates at vastly greater scale across all of Oceania and Asia.
• DHL Supply Chain Australia: Dedicated contract logistics arm of DHL in Australia serving food, retail, and FMCG verticals with warehousing and value-added services. Comparable 3PL contract warehousing offering but serving much larger multinational customers globally.
• Kuehne+Nagel Australia: Swiss-headquartered global 3PL with significant Australian contract logistics operations including food-grade warehousing and value-added distribution. Comparable food-sector contract warehousing capability at much larger geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Mainfreight Australia: NZX-listed 3PL with dedicated Australian division offering warehousing, domestic distribution, and international freight forwarding. Competes for the same mid-market and enterprise Australian import/export shipper accounts as APWDS, with similar full-service positioning.
• Northline: Australian transport and 3PL provider offering warehousing, national line-haul, and import/export logistics across the eastern seaboard. Comparable mid-sized Australian 3PL competing for similar enterprise accounts in distribution and warehousing.
• ACFS Port Logistics: Australian 3PL specializing in container freight stations, warehousing, and transport solutions at major ports. Competes for the same import/export-oriented food and general merchandise warehousing customers in the Melbourne corridor.
• Qube Logistics: ASX-listed Australian integrated logistics provider offering warehousing, container handling, and import/export logistics across Australia. Directly competes in port-adjacent 3PL warehousing and freight forwarding for import/export customers like APWDS'.
• Blueberry Logistics: Australian family-owned import-focused 3PL providing warehousing, wharf cartage, customs clearance, and distribution services. Most similar in scale, ownership profile, and import/export service mix to APWDS, serving overlapping food and general merchandise mid-market customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asia-pacific-warehouse-and-distribution-services

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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