Freight Specialists
Freight Specialists is a privately owned Australian transport and 3PL provider operating the largest privately owned national regional distribution network across Australia and New Zealand, offering freight, warehousing, and dangerous goods handling with Major Hazard Facility capabilities. It serves ten verticals including Agri-Chem, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersSydney, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Freight Specialists does
Freight Specialists is an Australian privately held transport and third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating Australia's largest privately owned national regional distribution network, with 18 warehouses spanning every Australian state and territory plus facilities in Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand. The company offers three core service lines: Commercial Transport Services (national freight transport with overnight express delivery to 85% of its regional network), 3PL and Warehousing (bespoke supply chain management and storage in capital cities and regional locations), and Dangerous Goods Specialists (transport and storage of DG classes 2.1, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and 9, including Major Hazard Facility operations in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide). Freight Specialists is one of only two national logistics providers operating MHFs, and the only regional freight carrier with coverage across all Australian states and territories plus New Zealand.
The company's technology stack is centered on FS Connect, an end-to-end visibility platform providing real-time tracking, instant customer notification, Proof of Delivery retrieval, and KPI reporting. This is supplemented by GPS tracking installed across the entire fleet, operational cameras for incident reduction and security, and warehouse internet systems for real-time order progress. The platform integrates with client systems to provide transport management and reporting capabilities. Freight Specialists operates its own tailored fleet of vehicles and trailing equipment combined with a contracted partner network for comprehensive national coverage.
The business model combines transactional freight revenue (charged per weight, measurement, or value) with recurring 3PL and warehousing fees (subscription-based per a published schedule of charges with 14-day payment terms). Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales with dedicated account management, supported by phone inquiries through a national 1300 number and a self-serve website contact form that qualifies leads on pallet volumes, storage needs, and product types. The company serves 10 vertical segments, with Agri-Chem identified as the primary segment, alongside Agri-Business, Hardware, FMCG, Beverage, Industrial, Retail, Print Media, Health Care, and Pharmaceutical. Many customers have maintained relationships for over 25 years, consistent with the company's positioning as a long-term, privately owner-operated specialist.
Freight Specialists firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Freight Specialists
- Legal name
- Freight Specialists Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://freightspecialists.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Freight Specialists is a privately owned Australian transport and 3PL provider operating the largest privately owned national regional distribution network across Australia and New Zealand, offering freight, warehousing, and dangerous goods handling with Major Hazard Facility capabilities. It serves ten verticals including Agri-Chem, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Freight Specialists industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management (TLAIAAAK), Freight Claims, Compliance & Risk Management (TLAIAEAJ), Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI)
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Where Freight Specialists is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sydney
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices18 records
Markets served
Freight Specialists business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Freight Transportation Services: Charges for road freight transport services including express overnight freight from capital cities to regional areas, interstate linehaul, and regional distribution. Revenue is transactional based on freight volume, weight, or distance.
- 3PL and Warehousing Services: Third-party logistics services including raw material and product storage, supply chain management, and integrated warehousing and transportation solutions. Services are customized per client requirements.
- Dangerous Goods Handling: Specialized transport and storage of dangerous goods classes 2.1, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.1, 6.1, 8 & 9. Includes access to Major Hazard Facilities for large volume DG storage and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Storage and Related Charges: Charges calculated in accordance with FS schedule of charges for goods storage and related services. Calculated from date of valid tax invoice with 14 days payment terms.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for freight and logistics services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Freight Specialists product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Freight Specialists is a privately owned Australian transport and third-party logistics (3PL) provider. It offers national road freight, interstate linehaul, overnight express freight to regional areas, integrated warehousing, supply chain management, and specialised dangerous goods handling including Major Hazard Facility storage across Australia and New Zealand.
Product overview
Freight Specialists offers a unified logistics and 3PL service platform comprising Commercial Transport Services (national freight delivery with overnight express capabilities), 3PL and Warehousing (supply chain management and storage), Dangerous Goods Specialists (hazardous materials transport and MHF warehousing), FS Connect (visibility and tracking platform), and Compliance and Chain of Responsibility services. The company operates 18 warehouses across Australia and New Zealand, providing integrated end-to-end logistics solutions for customers throughout both nations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Commercial Transport Services National freight transport services covering capital cities and regional areas across Australia and New Zealand, featuring exclusive overnight express freight delivery and interstate linehaul routes. Includes express overnight freight from capital cities to regional areas, interstate linehaul, and regional distribution.
- 3PL and Warehousing Third-party logistics services providing supply chain management, bespoke warehousing solutions, and distribution services across all capital cities and major regional locations in Australia and New Zealand. Includes raw material and product storage, supply chain management, and integrated warehousing and transportation solutions customised per client requirements.
- Dangerous Goods Specialists Specialised dangerous goods transport and warehousing services handling classes 2.1, 2.2, 3, 4, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and 9, including Major Hazard Facility (MHF) operations in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Includes access to Major Hazard Facilities for large volume DG storage and 24/7 emergency response for dangerous goods incidents.
- Compliance and Chain of Responsibility Safety and compliance services including incident-free workplace programs, government legislation compliance, internal compliance department, and zero-tolerance policies for chain of responsibility offences. Includes top-down management systems with 'no blame' incident reporting practices.
Quantifiable outcome
- 85% of network reached overnight with remainder within two-three days
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Companies that use Freight Specialists
Customer profileSegments10 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Freight Specialists technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Freight Specialists partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Freight Specialists competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Symbion (ag-chem focused): Australian agricultural chemical logistics and warehousing specialist. Comparable in the ag-chem vertical for handling regulated chemicals and DG, and relevant as both a customer-adjacent player and potential customer within FS's strongest vertical.
Broad incumbents
- Kuehne+Nagel Australia: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with Australian presence. Comparable for freight arrangement and warehousing capabilities, though typically focused on international forwarding over domestic regional.
- CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL providing contract logistics, freight management, and supply chain solutions with Australian operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated multi-service logistics overlapping with FS's 3PL and transport portfolio.
- DHL Supply Chain Australia: Global 3PL with Australian operations offering contract logistics, warehousing, and transport across multiple industries. Comparable as a much larger incumbent competing for the same multi-vertical enterprise logistics contracts.
Direct peers
- Northline: Australian national transport and logistics provider with nationwide linehaul and warehousing. Directly comparable for interstate linehaul, regional distribution, and integrated 3PL services for enterprise customers.
- Kings Transport: Australian 3PL providing freight, warehousing, and tailored supply chain solutions across multiple verticals. Comparable in vertical segmentation (FMCG, industrial, retail) and integrated transport-plus-warehousing offering.
- StarTrack (Australia Post): Australia Post's parcels and freight arm offering nationwide distribution, including regional and overnight services. Directly comparable for overnight regional delivery and enterprise B2B freight in Australia.
- Linfox: Privately owned Australian logistics giant with nationwide transport, warehousing, and supply chain services. Comparable in private ownership, integrated 3PL model, and multi-vertical customer base including FMCG and industrial.
- Mainfreight: NZ-headquartered 3PL with significant Australian operations providing domestic and cross-Tasman freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Closely comparable for its Aus-NZ coverage, multi-modal freight capability, and privately disciplined growth model.
- Toll Group: One of Australia's largest 3PL/freight providers offering domestic and international transport, contract logistics, and warehousing. Directly comparable as a domestic multi-service 3PL competing for the same enterprise and mid-market freight customers in Australia.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Freight Specialists leadership team
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Freight Specialists funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Freight Specialists
What does Freight Specialists do?
Freight Specialists is a privately owned Australian transport and third-party logistics (3PL) provider. It offers national road freight, interstate linehaul, overnight express freight to regional areas, integrated warehousing, supply chain management, and specialised dangerous goods handling including Major Hazard Facility storage across Australia and New Zealand.
Is Freight Specialists a public or private company?
Freight Specialists is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Freight Specialists founded?
Freight Specialists was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Freight Specialists based?
Freight Specialists is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Freight Specialists make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Freight Transportation Services are the primary driver. The others are 3PL and Warehousing Services, dangerous Goods Handling and storage and Related Charges.
Who are Freight Specialists's main competitors?
Symbion (ag-chem focused) is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Kuehne+Nagel Australia, CEVA Logistics and DHL Supply Chain Australia. Direct peers are Northline, Kings Transport, StarTrack (Australia Post), Linfox, Mainfreight and Toll Group.
Does Freight Specialists have an API?
No public API is recorded for Freight Specialists.
What industry is Freight Specialists in?
Freight Specialists's product category is Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIAAAE, Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed), with a secondary code of TLAIAAAK, Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management. Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.