Tasfreight
Privately owned Tasmanian freight forwarder operating seven depots across Australia, specialising in Bass Strait door-to-door freight since 1984.
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Tasmanian Freight Services, trading as Tasfreight, has been connecting Tasmania with mainland Australia since 1984 when founder Kerry Gibson shipped the first container of chilled fruit and vegetables from Melbourne to Devonport aboard the Empress of Australia. Over four decades, the company has grown from that single container into a multi-depot operation spanning seven locations across the country.
Tasfreight remains one of the few Australian freight forwarding companies not controlled by a multinational corporation. Headquartered in Devonport with depots in Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide (plus a Perth agency), the company provides door-to-door freight forwarding services for general, refrigerated, and bulk cargo crossing Bass Strait.
The company’s Tasmanian roots give it deep expertise in the unique logistics challenges of Bass Strait shipping, including vessel scheduling, port operations, and last-mile delivery across the island’s regional and rural areas.
Key Capabilities
Bass Strait Freight Forwarding
End-to-end management of freight across Bass Strait, handling booking, consolidation, vessel transport, and delivery. Tasfreight coordinates with multiple shipping lines to provide flexibility in scheduling and capacity.
Refrigerated Transport
Temperature-controlled logistics for Tasmania’s significant agricultural and aquaculture exports, including fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, and meat products from farm gate to mainland markets.
Multi-Depot Distribution
Seven strategically located depots provide pickup and delivery coverage across all mainland capital cities and throughout Tasmania, enabling efficient interstate freight forwarding without relying on third-party agents.
Best Suited For
Tasfreight is well-suited for:
- Tasmanian producers and manufacturers shipping to mainland markets
- Mainland businesses distributing products into Tasmania
- Companies requiring refrigerated Bass Strait freight services
- Businesses preferring an independently owned Tasmanian operator
Integration Notes
Tasfreight operates a web-based booking and tracking portal for customers. Freight can be booked via phone, email, or through the online system. Specific API or EDI integration capabilities are not publicly documented. Contact Tasfreight directly for technology integration requirements and account setup.