Freight Forwarder

Mainfreight

New Zealand-founded logistics company with 35+ years in Australia, offering integrated domestic transport, international freight, and warehousing through 74 branches nationwide.

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Overview

Mainfreight is a New Zealand-founded global logistics provider that began Australian operations in Sydney in 1989. Over 35 years, the company has grown to operate 74 branches coast to coast, providing integrated domestic and international freight services. Mainfreight serves businesses of all sizes, from “one pallet down the road” to comprehensive global logistics management.

Key Capabilities

Air & Ocean Freight

International shipping services including air freight, sea freight, perishables handling, LCL consolidation, and customs brokerage through their global network of 333 branches across 27 countries.

Domestic Transport

Nationwide freight transport across Australia with metro services, full truck load options, and regional coverage through their extensive branch network.

3PL Warehousing

Contract logistics with advanced technology capabilities for inventory management, order fulfillment, and distribution services.

Perishables & Cold Chain

Specialised handling for temperature-sensitive goods including fresh produce, frozen products, and pharmaceuticals.

Best Suited For

Mainfreight is well-suited for:

SMBs seeking scalable logistics partnerships
Businesses needing combined domestic and international freight
Companies requiring 3PL warehousing with freight integration
Trans-Tasman traders (Australia-New Zealand)

Integration Notes

Mainfreight offers the Mainchain visibility platform providing real-time data access across all modes and regions. RESTful APIs support XML and JSON formats for creating consignments, label creation, freight estimates, and track and trace. EDI integration supports XML, CSV, ANSI X12, AS2, and JSON formats via webservice, email, SFTP, or API. Developer resources available at developer.mainfreight.com.