CRE Solutions

What CRE Solutions does

CRE Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned, founder-led independent freight forwarder established in 2007 and headquartered in Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, with an additional office in Wivenhoe. The company serves businesses that need to move goods within Tasmania, across mainland Australia, or internationally, with a stated specialization in Trans-Bass (Bass Strait) movements between Tasmania and the mainland. Its customer base is segmented across importers and exporters, domestic freight customers, container buyers and hirers, and transport/logistics consultancy clients, served through a quote-based, consultative sales motion conducted primarily via the company website, phone, and email.

The company's core offerings span the full logistics supply chain: shipping container sales and hire (new and used, in multiple sizes including General Purpose, High Cube, Non-Operational Reefer, Operational Reefer, and Flat Racks) operated through a separate entity, CRE Enterprises Pty Ltd; local transport using a company-owned fleet of prime movers, sideloaders, B Double Skel vehicles, and specialized trailers; interstate freight (FCL, LCL, break bulk) across Australia by road, rail, air, and sea; international freight forwarding accessed through a Global Freight Network including customs brokerage, PRA/EDN export clearance, marine insurance, and warehouse distribution; and a transport consultancy add-on. Underlying capabilities are predominantly operational — owned equipment, route expertise, and partner-carrier coordination — rather than technology-led, with the team's combined 75+ years of shipping and transport experience positioned as a core competency.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across hardware sales (containers), recurring rentals (container hire on monthly sliding-scale terms), and professional services across transport, freight forwarding, and consultancy, all priced on a quote basis with no publicly disclosed tariff. The company markets itself primarily through its website and direct contact, supplemented by community sponsorships (Wynyard Football Club, Tasmanian Police Charity Trust), and was accepted into the Customs Frontline initiative in 2024 as a regulatory and border-protection partner. Ownership appears concentrated with the founder/principal; no institutional investment, M&A activity, or public-market exposure is disclosed.

Name

CRE Solutions

Legal name

CRE Solutions Pty Ltd

Website

https://cresolutions.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CRE Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned, founder-led independent freight forwarder based in Burnie, Tasmania, offering shipping container sales/hire, local and interstate transport, international freight forwarding via a Global Freight Network, and logistics consultancy, with specialization in Trans-Bass movements to and from Tasmania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Shipping container sales
• Interstate transport services
• Customs brokerage services
• Logistics consultancy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wivenhoe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Shipping Container Sales: Sale of new and used shipping containers including General Purpose and High Cube containers, Non-Operational Reefer Containers, Operational Reefer Containers, and Flat Racks/Bases. Containers sold in various sizes (10', 6m, 12m) from depots throughout Australia.
2. Container Hire: Hire of shipping containers on a monthly basis with sliding scale rates for different duration periods (1-6 months, 6-12 months, longer than 12 months). Minimum hire period is 1 month. Delivery and return transport arranged separately.
3. Local Transport Services: Local transport services within Tasmania and mainland Australia using company-owned equipment including prime movers, sideloaders, B Double Skel vehicles, skeletal trailers, tautliners, flat top trailers, extendable trailers, and refrigerated units. Depot and storage facilities also offered.
4. Interstate Freight: FCL (full container load), LCL (less than container load), and break bulk freight transport services to all locations throughout Australia via road, rail, air and sea. Specializing in Trans-Bass (Bass Strait) movements between mainland Australia and Tasmania.
5. International Freight Forwarding: Comprehensive international freight forwarding services including sea/air freight forwarding for import and export, LCL consolidation and deconsolidation, shipping documentation, export clearance (PRAs and EDNs), shipment tracking, marine insurance, customs brokerage, and warehouse storage and distribution.
6. Transport Consultancy: Transport and logistics consultancy services providing operations planning insight, project management expertise, and cost reduction solutions with focus on efficiency and alternative practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CRE Solutions operates as an Independent Freight Forwarder based in Tasmania, Australia, providing integrated transport and logistics services. The company offers shipping containers (new and used) for sale and hire, local transport using its own fleet equipment, interstate FCL/LCL/break bulk freight across Australia with Bass Strait specialization, international freight forwarding via a Global Freight Network including customs brokerage and documentation, and transport/logistics consultancy services.

Product overview

CRE Solutions offers a diversified portfolio of transport and logistics services as a single unified service offering. The core products include: Shipping Containers (sale and hire through CRE Enterprises Pty Ltd, available in 6m, 12m, High Cube, and Open Top configurations for new and used stock); Local Transport (using company-owned fleet equipment for Tasmanian and mainland operations); Interstate Freight (FCL/LCL and break bulk services throughout Australia with specialisation in Bass Strait movements); International Freight (independent freight forwarding via Global Freight Network covering the complete logistics supply chain); and Consultancy (operations planning and project management add-on service). The company operates as an integrated logistics provider combining these services to deliver customised transport solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shipping Containers

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Customs Frontline InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRE Solutions recently joined the Customs Frontline initiative, becoming a partner in protecting Australia's borders against illegal activities and the importation of prohibited items. This partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and border security in freight operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant Australian operations including Tasmania. Comparable to CRE's full-service freight forwarding, transport, and warehousing capabilities but with international scale and NZ/Aus network density.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container logistics business of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering ocean shipping, inland transport, customs, and supply chain services globally. Comparable to CRE's ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage but at carrier-scale with end-to-end ocean and landside integration.
• C.H. Robinson: Global logistics platform and freight forwarder with significant ocean, air, and customs brokerage operations. Comparable to CRE's international freight forwarding model but operating a technology-led global platform with NA-market focus and enterprise customer base.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with comprehensive Australian operations covering international freight, customs, and supply chain services. Competes with CRE in international freight forwarding and customs brokerage with global carrier relationships and integrated digital platform.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and logistics leader with Australian operations across sea, air, and road freight including customs brokerage. Comparable to CRE's international freight forwarding and customs services but operating at massive global scale with advanced digital platforms.
• Toll Group: Australia's largest logistics and freight forwarder with full national network including Tasmania. Operates road, rail, air, and sea freight forwarding with owned fleet. Comparable to CRE's interstate and international freight services but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Royal Wolf: Australia and New Zealand's leading shipping container hire, sale, and modification company. Directly comparable to CRE Enterprises (CRE's container subsidiary) in new/used container sales and hire fleet operations, with similar depot-based distribution model.
• Centurion Transport: Australian freight and logistics provider specializing in domestic container transport, warehousing, and bulk freight across the country. Direct competitor to CRE in interstate container transport and similar Bass Strait/container logistics, with overlapping FCL/LCL service offerings.
• SCT Logistics: Australian intermodal logistics company specializing in rail and road freight including Tasmania-related services. Comparable to CRE's interstate and rail freight capabilities, with similar focus on Australian domestic container and bulk freight movement.
• Secon Freight Logistics: Australian-owned freight forwarding and customs brokerage company offering international sea/air freight, customs clearance, and logistics services. Directly comparable to CRE's international freight forwarding and customs brokerage offerings in the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cre-solutions-pty-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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