The cargo-partner group has expanded its network in Australia with the acquisition of Australia based logistics company Associated Customs & Forwarding (ACF).
Two years after the opening of its Melbourne office, cargo-partner has gained two new locations in Sydney and Brisbane with its latest transaction.
ACF was established in 1972 and is a global, IATA-accredited service provider for air and sea freight, customs brokerage and contract logistics.
The company operates 3,000 m² of warehouse space in Sydney, including a bonded warehouse with in-house customs clearance as well as a quarantine warehouse serving the requirements of Australian import procedures.
cargo-partner CEO Stefan Krauter is convinced that the collaboration is a win-win situation for both companies.
“Our partnership with ACF complements our existing service and product portfolio thanks to ACF’s expertise in logistics, value added services as well as domestic transport solutions,” Krauter said.
“With the addition of Sydney and Brisbane to our network, we can now cover the entire east coast of Australia. At the same time, customers of ACF will benefit from cargo-partner’s comprehensive network of offices, warehouses and experienced teams around the globe,” he said.
Both companies are already using the logistics platform CargoWise, designed by the Australia-based logistics software developer WiseTech Global.
The acquisition was officially completed as of August 1, 2021.
Source: cargo-partner