Established
Freight Forwarder New Zealand
As international supply chains grow more complex, managing risk and maintaining agility are critical to success — especially in the New Zealand market. You need a freight forwarder you can trust to navigate uncertainty and deliver reliable, end-to-end logistics solutions.
Magellan Logistics has proudly supported clients in New Zealand for many years through our Auckland-based team and strong global network. While our roots are in Australia, our presence in New Zealand reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering tailored, transparent and responsive service — wherever your business takes you.
We’ve been helping organisations move freight across borders since 1997. Our people — the best in the industry — are the reason we’re trusted by leading retailers, importers and exporters across the region.
The Magellan Story
1997
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 for our service to represent the gold standard of client satisfaction across our industry.
We will achieve this by fostering a culture of excellence that attracts, develops and retains a team of remarkable people committed to delivering a legendary freight forwarding experience.
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
Our People
Magellan is made up of passionate freight professionals across Australia and New Zealand. In Auckland, our experienced local team is backed by a trusted global network and decades of industry know-how.
Seamless shipping to and from over 270 locations globally
Magellan Offices
Overseas Partners
Take the first step with Magellan
Have questions about how we will solve your challenges? Take your first step with Magellan today.
