C.T. Freight

Australia is home to C.T. Freight, a freight forwarder that is not tied to any carrier. Clive Thomas set it up in 1981 and still owns and runs it. It moves cargo by air and sea to destinations worldwide.

Services

• Air freight: cargo space through agreements with the airlines operating from Australia.
• Sea freight: bookings with major shipping lines to worldwide ports.
• Customs clearance: customs brokerage for imports and exports.
• Express and domestic cargo: faster and in-country shipments.
• Perishables and project cargo: handling for time-sensitive and oversized consignments.
• Ecommerce and 3PL warehousing: fulfilment and third-party logistics, including a planned gateway facility in Sydney.

Who it works with

Solutions are tailored to individual clients, from ecommerce sellers to importers and exporters.

Key facts

• Based in: Australia
• Founded: 1981
• Ownership: independent, led by founder Clive Thomas
• Partnerships: agreements with airlines and major shipping lines; describes itself as the number one IATA agent in Australia