Daily Freight New Zealand

What Daily Freight New Zealand does

Daily Freight New Zealand is a domestic freight and logistics subsidiary of Mainfreight Limited (NZX: MFT), a publicly listed freight and supply chain group. Founded in 1967 by Trevor Farmer in Auckland and Christchurch, and acquired by Mainfreight Group in 1994 after a prior period within the Freightways Group, the company operates a network of 50+ branches across New Zealand spanning from Kaitaia to Invercargill. Its service portfolio centres on Daily Freight Express (48-hour nationwide delivery via dedicated Auckland–Christchurch linehaul units and prioritised Cook Strait ferry allocations), Supply Chain Solutions integrating Air & Ocean freight with bonded and temperature-controlled warehousing, and vertical-specific offerings for the agriculture sector (a dedicated Christchurch depot with specialist loading equipment) and the automotive parts sector (time-critical repair logistics with dedicated handling areas).

The company's technology platform is built around three integrated products developed and operated within the Mainfreight Group's global technology infrastructure: Mainchain, an online customer portal providing real-time global visibility, document storage for seven years, configurable email/SMS notifications, invoice access, custom reporting, and EDI integration for direct ERP linking; a companion Mobile App for shipment tracking, branch directory browsing, and watchlist management on smartphones; and Freman, a freight management system for consignment creation, freight label printing, dangerous goods documentation, cost estimation, automatic CHEP/Loscam pallet transfers, and EDI import from third-party ERP systems. A May 2024 Mainchain release (version 4.64.3) added shipment-level carbon emissions tracking on the AU/NZ/US tracking page. Account Management adds strategic relationship oversight with SLA monitoring, quarterly business reviews, and continuous improvement programs for key accounts.

Daily Freight operates a sales-led go-to-market model, leveraging its branch network for direct customer engagement and dedicated account managers for strategic relationships. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional freight fees across express, linehaul, bulk loads, metro services, and full truckload options, alongside integrated supply chain solutions and managed account services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves customers across the general less-than-container-load market, agriculture sector, automotive parts sector, and international trade, with revenue and individual customer data not separately disclosed from the Mainfreight Group's consolidated accounts.

Name

Daily Freight New Zealand

Legal name

Mainfreight Limited

Website

https://dailyfreight.co.nz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daily Freight New Zealand is a freight and logistics subsidiary of Mainfreight Limited operating 50+ branches across New Zealand, offering domestic express delivery, integrated supply chain solutions, and specialised services for the agriculture and automotive sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

Keywords

• Domestic freight transport
• Supply chain logistics
• Express freight delivery
• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Freight Transport: Core revenue from domestic freight transport services across New Zealand, including express delivery, linehaul, bulk loads, and metro services. Services include dedicated linehaul between major cities, express 48-hour delivery across the country, and full truck load (FTL) options.
2. Supply Chain Solutions: Integrated supply chain services including air freight, ocean freight (LCL consolidation and FCL), customs clearance, warehousing (bonded, cross docking, pick and pack, temperature control, hazardous substances), wharf cartage, and specialised transport services.
3. Specialised Sector Services: Industry-specific freight solutions for agriculture sector (specialised depot in Christchurch with container packing) and automotive sector (dedicated parts handling area), providing differentiated services for specific industry needs.
4. Account Management Services: Strategic account management with dedicated managers providing relationship oversight, SLA monitoring, service improvement analysis, and quarterly business reviews. Revenue derived from ongoing freight volumes under managed accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daily Freight New Zealand is a freight and logistics company providing domestic road transport, 48-hour express delivery, integrated supply chain services (Air & Ocean freight, warehousing, wharf cartage), and specialised industry services for agriculture and automotive sectors across New Zealand through a network of 50+ branches. Services are supported by the Mainchain customer portal, Mobile App, and Freman freight management system, all integrated within Mainfreight Group's global technology infrastructure.

Product overview

Daily Freight New Zealand operates as a comprehensive freight and logistics platform under the Mainfreight Group, offering a unified portfolio of domestic transport, international shipping, and technology-enabled supply chain services. The core offering comprises Daily Freight Express (48-hour national express delivery), Supply Chain Solutions (integrated Air & Ocean freight, warehousing, and specialised transport), and a nationwide network of 50+ branches. Specialised vertical services include Agriculture (Christchurch-based specialist handling) and Automotive parts freight. These operational services are underpinned by a technology platform centred on Mainchain (customer web portal with real-time tracking, document management, and EDI connectivity), the companion Mobile App, and Freman (freight management system for consignment creation, label printing, and ERP integration). Account Management adds strategic relationship oversight with SLA monitoring and quarterly business reviews. The platform is positioned for the general LCL market with key specialisations in agriculture and automotive sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daily Freight Express: Express freight service delivering goods across New Zealand within 48 hours, with dedicated express units between Auckland and Christchurch.
• Supply Chain Solutions
• Daily Freight Network
• Daily Freight Agriculture
• Daily Freight Automotive
• Account Management

Products and services

• Daily Freight Express Express freight delivery service across New Zealand with guaranteed 48-hour delivery. Features dedicated Express units running daily between Auckland and Christchurch, prioritised ferry bookings across Cook Strait, and urgent unloading on arrival at destination depots. Designed for businesses needing time-critical domestic freight.
• Supply Chain Solutions Integrated supply chain service combining international Air & Ocean freight (LCL consolidation and FCL), bonded and temperature-controlled warehousing, customs clearance, wharf cartage, full truck loads (FTL), and metro freight across New Zealand. Designed for businesses requiring end-to-end supply chain management.
• New Zealand Nationwide Network Nationwide distribution network spanning 50+ branches across New Zealand with direct loading to all major destinations, reduced freight handling, and local regional teams for door-to-door control. Provides NZ-owned and operated branch coverage including Transport, Warehousing, Metro, Port Operations, Full Truck Load, Home Delivery, Tankers, and Chemicals & Hazardous categories.
• Daily Freight Agriculture Specialised agriculture freight service based in Christchurch handling farm-to-factory and farm-to-farm deliveries. Features a dedicated standalone depot with specialist loading equipment, bulk loading of 20ft containers, and two-day Canterbury-to-North Island container turnaround.
• Daily Freight Automotive Specialised automotive parts freight service with dedicated handling areas in depots for efficient sorting of automotive items. Designed for time-critical automotive repairs where parts must arrive on time and in good condition, often combined with Express service.
• Account Management Dedicated account management service providing strategic relationship management including SLA monitoring, monthly performance reviews, quarterly business reviews (QBR), and continuous improvement programs (CIP). Offers multiple contact points and proactive exception management for strategic customers.
• Mainchain Online customer web portal providing global visibility across the entire supply chain. Features real-time tracking, user access controls, 7-year document storage, configurable email/SMS notifications, invoice management, custom reporting, EDI integration, booking creation, dangerous goods documentation, and receiver management. Accessible via desktop and mobile app.
• Mobile App Free smartphone application for supply chain management on the go. Allows tracking of shipments in transit, branch directory access, on-screen notifications, and watchlist management for important order updates. Available on iOS and Android.
• Freman Fast, simple, and accurate freight management system accessible via Mainchain. Supports consignment creation, freight label printing (thermal and A4), cost estimation, profile management, dangerous goods documentation, EDI import from ERP systems, saved products and addresses, and automatic pickup notifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour express delivery across New Zealand
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mainfreight GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Daily Freight was acquired by Mainfreight Group in 1994. The transition brought Daily Freight into the Mainfreight family, creating a tightknit team overseeing the brand. Daily Freight now plays a key role in Mainfreight's New Zealand wide distribution network, benefiting from integration with Mainfreight's global operations spanning 27 countries across five regions. This partnership provides Daily Freight customers access to international supply chain capabilities while maintaining local New Zealand expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramex: Global logistics and express delivery operator with presence across the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia, including a stake in NZ's CourierPost. Comparable as a regional/international freight and express player.
• Toll Group: Asia-Pacific logistics incumbent providing road freight, express, warehousing, and supply chain services including in New Zealand. Comparable on multi-modal domestic road freight and integrated supply chain, though broader in scope.
• DHL Express New Zealand: Global express and logistics provider with NZ domestic operations covering international and time-critical freight. Comparable on express freight and supply chain capability in NZ, though focused more on international than domestic LCL.

Direct peers

• NZ Couriers: NZ's largest independent courier and parcel network, offering same-day and overnight delivery plus freight services across New Zealand. Directly comparable on domestic LCL, express, and end-to-end national coverage.
• Move Logistics: New Zealand-based freight, warehousing, and distribution operator with nationwide road freight services. Comparable on domestic LCL and full truckload road freight in NZ.
• Post Haste Couriers: Long-standing New Zealand courier and freight operator providing overnight, same-day, and bulk freight services. Directly comparable as a domestic NZ road freight and express competitor.
• Fliway: New Zealand transport and logistics specialist with domestic freight, warehousing, and international freight forwarding services. Directly comparable on domestic road freight and supply chain integration in NZ.
• CourierPost: Joint venture between NZ Post and Aramex offering nationwide parcel and freight delivery across New Zealand. Comparable on domestic LCL and express freight with national branch-level reach.

Others

• Mainfreight Limited: Parent company of Daily Freight and a globally listed (NZX:MFT) freight and logistics operator with road, rail, air, and ocean services across 27 countries. Most relevant as the parent — Daily Freight is a brand within Mainfreight's NZ Domestic segment — but not an independent competitor.

Regional players

• Cardinal Logistics (now part of Maersk): NZ freight and contract logistics provider, now part of Maersk, offering domestic transport, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Comparable on domestic NZ road freight and integrated logistics services, with cross-border capability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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