Table 3

Top 10 logistics firms in Australia and their business profile

RankFirm nameRevenue (2017)
Billion AUD
Ownership typeNo. of employeesBrief description of firmsGRI applicability
1Firm A55.77Australian29,000A top ASX listed, Anglo-Australian multinational firm, is a leading supplier of metal and mineral, with headquarters located in the UK and Australia. With more than 29,000 employees, the firm operates in 35 countries. This firm is a wholly subsidiary of Firm A Group, which provides ocean freight services to the Firm A Group. The firm moves a broad range of commodities including iron ore, coal, bauxite, industrial minerals, aluminium, and metal. The firm has collaborated with two major mining firms in Australia to improve maritime safety and environmental standards. The firm has also demonstrated its commitment to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights and set expectations for its suppliers related to working conditions and working rights of their employees. The firm transacted 153,000 thousand tons of iron, 34,500 thousand tons of bauxite, 4,000 thousand tons of Aluminium and 1,000 thousand tons of copper in 2018GRI
2Firm B7.97Multinational19,815A multinational logistics firm is a leading provider of integrated logistics, with headquarters located in Melbourne. The firm employs 19,815 employees and operates with 1,200 sites in +55 countries and primarily serves major industries such as automotive, beverage, food, retail, and resources. The firm transacted 542,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent (TUS's) of ocean freight and 114,000 tons of air freight volume in 2014. The firm has more than 19,000 logistics vehicles and 13,000 units of containers, ships and vessels for their operating businessNon-GRI
3Firm C6.80Australian50,000An ASX listed, Australian owned firm, with headquarters in Melbourne is a leading provider of mail and parcel services. With more than 50,000 employees, the firm provides postal, retail, financial, insurance, and travel services. The firms delivered 3.3 billion items through its 12.1 million delivery points in 2019. The firm has 2,800 electric bikes, 6,225 motorbikes and 4,850 vans and trucks to deliver parcels across AustraliaGRI
4Firm D6.80Australian14,000An ASX listed, Australian owned firm, is a leading provider of supply chain logistics solutions across Australia and other 60 countries. With more than 14,000 employees, the firm primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries with its two business divisions. The firm owns 300 millions of pallets, crates and containers for its operationsGRI
5Firm E6.31Australian5,600An ASX listed, Australian owned firms, provides rail-based transport and infrastructure services across Australia and offers haulage services to the mineral, industrial and agricultural industries. The firm's headquarters is located in Queensland and employs 5,600 people for its logistics operations. The firm annually transports 200 million tonnes of coals and 60 million tonnes of iron ore and other bulk commodities across AustraliaGRI
6Firm F2.14Multinational7,000An ASX listed, a multinational firm, provides supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and logistics services to bulk material industries, with its headquarters located in New Zealand. The firm employs more than 7,000 people for its three primary business divisions: Transport, Air and Ocean, and Warehousing and DistributionNon-GRI
7Firm G1.81Australian27,500An Australian owned logistics firm is based in Melbourne. With more than 27,500 employees, the firm provides supply chain solutions to firms in 10 countries including Australia. The firm provides a range of supply chain services including warehousing, distribution, transportation and logistics. The firm has a network of more than 200 warehouses in Australia and operates using more 5,000 logistics vehiclesNon-GRI
8Firm H1.53Australian4,665An ASX listed Australian owned firm, provides supply chain solutions to bulk material industries, with headquarter located in Sydney, Australia. The firm employs 4,665 employees and operates through its three main divisions. The firm operates more than 900 prime movers and an extensive range of trailers across AustraliaNon-GRI
9Firm I1.27Multinational4,435An ASX listed multinational firm, provides international courier and mail services, with headquarters located in the Netherlands. The firm employs more than 4,435 people. And service includes express, air freight, sea freight and customised pick-up and delivery optionsGRI
10Firm J1.27Multinational3,350An ASX listed multinational firm, provides international couriers, parcels and express mail services, with headquarters in Bonn, Germany. With more than 3,515 people, the firm provides tracking, shipping, freight transportation, warehouse and distribution across Australia. The firm delivers more than 160 million parcels per yearGRI

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