Globelink International

What Globelink International does

Globelink International is an Australian international freight forwarder established in 1997 as the country's first true wholesale NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed CWT Limited. The Australian business runs from five offices — Sydney (head office), Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth/Fremantle, with Adelaide and Fremantle operated through agents Complete Freight and Intergroup Shipping respectively — and sits within the CWT Globelink Group network of more than 120 offices across 28 countries reaching 1,200 destinations worldwide.

The company's core offering centres on sea freight forwarding (LCL consolidation and FCL container handling), complemented by air freight, import services with weekly direct sailings from major Asian ports, customs clearance with brokerage support, and value-added logistics including fumigation, packing, palletising, shrink wrapping, bonded cargo management and hazardous cargo handling. Door-to-door inland services are coordinated with overseas agents. Customer-facing technology comprises an integrated Track & Trace system, an EDI digital platform for documentation, an online booking portal, online quote request forms, sailing schedule access, and a small utility tools suite (World Clock, Currency Converter, Dimension Converter).

Commercially, Globelink International is a sales-led operation led by Managing Director Jacqui McCombie, with experienced operators in each office providing personalised quotes and booking support. Revenue is earned on a transaction/take-rate basis, with transparent all-in AUD-denominated quotes valid for 30 days and standard trading conditions applied; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer logos are not named. The 2025 Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Award to parent CWT Pte. Limited is the most recent external recognition, and the firm's brand positioning emphasises 25+ years of reliability, global network reach, and customer-focused service to Australian businesses engaged in international trade.

Name

Globelink International

Legal name

CWT Pte. Limited

Website

https://globelink.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Globelink International is an Australian international freight forwarder and wholesale NVOCC established in 1997, operating five Australian offices under the CWT Globelink Group network of 120+ offices across 28 countries. It serves Australian importers and exporters with LCL/FCL sea freight, air freight, customs clearance and door-to-door logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Sea freight services
• Air freight forwarding
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Cargo consolidation

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Botany

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 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. Sea Freight Forwarding: Core sea freight forwarding services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation. The company operates as a true wholesale NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) providing transparent all-in rates.
2. Air Freight Services: Air freight forwarding services complementing sea freight offerings for time-sensitive shipments
3. Logistics Services: Additional logistics services including customs clearance, fumigation, delivery, storage, cargo packing, palletising, shrink wrapping, bonded cargo management, and hazardous cargo handling
4. Door-to-Door Solutions: Comprehensive inland point services delivering cargo directly to consignee's door in coordination with overseas agent partners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Globelink International is an Australian-based international freight forwarder operating as a wholesale NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), providing sea and air freight forwarding, LCL and FCL cargo consolidation, customs clearance, and door-to-door logistics services. Founded in 1997, the company connects Australian businesses to over 1,200 destinations worldwide through the CWT Globelink Group's network of more than 120 offices across 28 countries, complemented by integrated Track & Trace technology and an EDI digital platform.

Product overview

Globelink International is a leading Australian international freight forwarder and wholesale NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) established in 1997. The company operates as part of the globally recognized CWT Globelink Group with over 120 offices worldwide. Its core product portfolio centers on sea freight forwarding services encompassing both LCL consolidation and FCL container handling, complemented by air freight, customs clearance, and comprehensive logistics services including storage, packing, and hazardous cargo handling. The company offers a suite of digital tools including an online booking platform, Track & Trace system, EDI digital platform, and sailing schedule access. Door-to-door solutions connect Australian businesses to over 1,200 destinations globally through strategic transhipment hubs in Singapore, Port Klang, Busan, and Hong Kong. The integrated service offering combines freight forwarding with customs brokerage, cargo tracking, and logistics coordination into a unified service delivery model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Forwarding (Exports & Imports)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CWT Pte. Limited (Parent Company)coreOthersCWT Globelink is a wholly owned subsidiary of CWT Limited, a public listed company in Singapore specializing in warehousing, logistics & supply chain management. The parent company provides strategic direction, global network resources, and operational support across 100+ offices in 28 countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered global freight forwarder with significant Australia operations offering sea, air, and logistics services. Highly comparable as a mid-to-large multi-modal forwarder serving Australasian businesses with FCL/LCL and door-to-door capability.
• Vanguard Logistics Services: NVOCC and freight forwarder specializing in LCL consolidation and ocean freight across Pacific and Asia-Pacific trade routes. Closely comparable to Globelink as a wholesale NVOCC with similar FCL/LCL product set and Australian-relevant network.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, road, and customs services across 100+ countries. Comparable mid-market position with similar product mix (FCL/LCL, door-to-door) and network-driven go-to-market.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based logistics provider with global network. Comparable as a regional forwarder specializing in intra-Asia and Asia-origin/Asia-destination trade flows — directly relevant to Globelink's core Asia-Australia corridors.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider (CMA CGM subsidiary) operating in Australia with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs. Competes in similar mid-to-large ocean freight lanes serving Australian customers.
• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics provider with active Australian operations following its Schenker acquisition. Offers comparable ocean and air freight forwarding and customs services for Australian exporters/importers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-tier global freight forwarder with strong presence across ocean, air, and overland freight. Directly competes with Globelink in Australian sea/air forwarding, particularly for FCL/LCL and customs brokerage.
• Toll Holdings: Major Australian-headquartered logistics provider offering domestic and international freight forwarding, owned by Japan Post. Overlaps directly with Globelink in ocean and air forwarding for Australian businesses, but at significantly larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with substantial Australian operations. Competes with Globelink for Australian import/export customers but operates at global scale with broader service portfolio.
• Nippon Express: Japanese global logistics group with Australia operations focused on international sea/air freight. Overlaps with Globelink on Asia-Australia trade corridors and offers similar forwarding capability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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