Large 3PL - Logistics/Warehousing and Transport Service Provider #393

Description

Business type: third-party logistics and warehousing

Location: Southeast Queensland, Australia

Trading history: several decades

Customers

Client base: diversified

Largest client share: under 10% of annual sales

Transport companies: established

Freight forwarders: established

Manufacturers: established

Distributors: established

Long-term 3PL contracts: in place

Operations

Owner involvement: approximately 5 to 6 hours per fortnight on site

Owner role: management oversight and financials

Management model: largely absentee

Staff: fully trained

Operating procedures: documented

Marketing costs: low

Referral enquiries: established

Services

Warehousing: established

Inventory management: established

Order fulfilment: established

Last-mile delivery: established

Preferential shipping rates: available

Systems

Inventory systems: established

Client software integration: established

Real-time order visibility: available

Operational software: established

Premises

Warehouse capacity: established

Additional floor space: available

Expansion space: ready for use

Growth

• Add new 3PL clients
• Expand existing client accounts
• Increase warehouse utilisation
• Expand transport services

Transition

Sale reason: retirement

Buyer profile

Owner-operator: suitable

Investor ownership: suitable

Existing logistics business: suitable