About us

It’s our focus on the details that makes Magellan a great team

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The Magellan Team

David ThatcherManaging Director
“I have always been ambitious to grow the business through focussing on the customer and their requirements. And we are equally committed to the development of our staff - they are the best asset we have. My job still isn’t done here and I am looking forward to the next 15 years!
Joe CarboneSales Director
With 11 years of experience at Magellan, Joe is now Sales Director. Fresh out of school, Joe found his first job in 1989 in a logistics industry that was, at the time, much smaller than what it is now. Even then, Joe could see the potential for the industry itself after realising that Australian companies were moving their manufacturing offshore.
Daniel CrawfordOperations Manager
Daniel was in the middle of a Physics & Engineering degree at University when he decided that he needed a break from study to focus on his career aspirations and evaluate what course would help him achieve his professional goals.
Con Xegas Magellan Logistics Freight Forwarding
Con XegasNSW Branch Manager
Con is an international freight specialists and has had the pleasure to grow with the company over the last 5 years after joining the NSW branch of Magellan in its infancy. After completing a business degree and searching for careers in the B2B space, Con landed himself in the logistics space after discovering the freight forwarding industry as well as what he believes is ‘luck’.
Freight forwarder New Zealand Magellan Logistics
Paul KnightNew Zealand Manager
Paul is Magellan’s New Zealand Manager, tasked with the development and growth of Magellan’s NZ headquarters. Paul took on the role after he was significantly impressed with Magellan’s focus on delivering quality service and the value that his 32 years of experience within the logistics industry could contribute to the success of the business.
Helen GeorgantonisFinancial Controller
Having been in the finance sector for more than 20 years, Helen brings a wealth of comprehensive, diverse knowledge and her motivation to succeed in her job is the motivation to make Magellan Logistics an even more dynamic leader in the freight forwarding sector.

Our Story

  • 1997

    David Thatcher founded Magellan Logistics in Melbourne

  • 1998

    The business hired its first employee

  • 2000

    With 5 employees, Magellan moved to its own office

  • 2002

    Magellan was granted corporate Customs Broker licence

  • 2003

    Acquired Janz Customs and grew to 9 employees

  • 2005

    Acquired CPS Customs and with 15 staff, moved to new premises

  • 2009

    Awarded Freight Forwarder of the Year by the Lloyds List / Daily Commercial News and head office moved to larger premises in Tullamarine

  • 2010

    Finalist in BRW Private Business Awards – Excellence in Management Practices

  • 2012

    Off-shore handling service launched

  • May 2015

    New Zealand office opens

Our Mission

To create long-lasting relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service, professional guidance and expertise, through the delivery of superior logistics solutions that you can trust.

Transparency

We value Transparency because it allows open and honest communication in all areas of our business.

Integrity

We value Integrity because it promotes ethical and trustworthy relationships between all parties.

Professionalism

We value Professionalism because it provides a level of certainty to all and consistency in delivering our services.

Quality

We value Quality because it is our reason for being, allowing us to stand out from our competition.

Respect

We value Respect because we achieve commitment from our staff, loyalty from our customers and a high level of service from our suppliers.