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Who we are

As supply chain logistics becomes more complex, your ability to manage risk is critical to the success of your business, now more than ever.

Choosing a freight forwarder you can trust to navigate in this uncertain environment is essential to get ahead and stay there.

Magellan has a proud history of customer satisfaction and dedicated service. We are privately Australian owned with a global reach. Our exemplary network of overseas partners shares our commitment to client satisfaction.

We have been helping organisations navigate international supply chains since 1997. We pride ourselves on our service throughout Australia and New Zealand. We owe our success to our people – the best in the industry.

Our story

1997

Established

2000

Customs licence received

2003

Acquired Janz Customs

2005

Acquired CPS Customs

2008

NSW branch opened

2009

Named Lloyd’s List Forwarder of the Year

2010

Finalist in BRW Business Awards

2012

Established off-shore handling service

2015

NZ branch opened

2016

Qld branch opened

2017

Purchased Head Office building

2018

New cloud-based operating system launched

Australian Trusted Trader accreditation

2019

Purchased Brisbane office building

2021

MagTrack digital tracking portal launched

Inception of Project Logistics division

Today: More than 50 employees in five offices across three countries. Head office in company-owned premises in Melbourne.

Our Purpose

We offer our clients a competitive edge through superior freight forwarding solutions.

Our vision is to be the best Australian and New Zealand provider of tailored freight forwarding and customs clearance services.

We will achieve this with our experienced people, digital technology, efficient processes and global partner network, providing exemplary freight forwarding and customs clearance services matched to our clients’ needs.

Magellan is committed to:

Navigating the complex and changeable waters of international freight forwarding for our clients
Expanding our key-market reach
Extending our service deeper into the supply chain
Growing faster than the market
Widening the satisfaction gap between us and the others
Finding the 1%ers that keep us at the top of our game