ABOUT US
From our humble beginnings with 5 staff members in Melbourne, we have grown to over 800 staff over multiple locations. Our business is a family business. Our family is our colleagues, our customers and the communities in which we operate.
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Our History Map
We’re excited about the journey ahead but haven't forgotten the road behind.
1991
Fleet transport services opens in Melbourne VIC with 5 staff and 1 vehicle
1994

Fleet rebrands to KINGS Transport and Logistics
2002
Kings opens its first interstate office in NSW and quickly builds a strong offering in the Sydney Metro Area
2005
By January 2005, Kings has established offices in QLD, SA and WA.
In July 2005, Building Logistics Management starts operations in Melbourne CBD.
In July 2005, Building Logistics Management starts operations in Melbourne CBD.
2009
In July 2009, Kings becomes international with the opening of the NZ office in Auckland.
In August, Kings acquires Blue Circle and takes more than 100,000m2 of warehouse space in Melbourne
In August, Kings acquires Blue Circle and takes more than 100,000m2 of warehouse space in Melbourne
2010

Kings forms a Board.
Kings continues its run of strategic acquisitions throughout 2010 & 2011.
The purchase of Met-X Group in Melbourne and Forum Transport in Sydney continue the push towards stronger capability and diverse service offering.
Kings NZ offering strengthened with the acquisition of Terry Whittle Transport
Kings continues its run of strategic acquisitions throughout 2010 & 2011.
The purchase of Met-X Group in Melbourne and Forum Transport in Sydney continue the push towards stronger capability and diverse service offering.
Kings NZ offering strengthened with the acquisition of Terry Whittle Transport
2014

Kings National footprint is completed in January 2014 with the opening of the NT office in Darwin and acquisition of P&F Haulage.
The acquisition of Walkers Haulage in February 2014 saw Kings significantly extend its industrial sector presence in the Sydney metropolitan area
The acquisition of Walkers Haulage in February 2014 saw Kings significantly extend its industrial sector presence in the Sydney metropolitan area
2017

Kings rebranded with a new look in 2017 to represent the consolidated group strategy and redefined company values.
In July, Kings was the first Australian transport company to utilise 100% locally manufactured OEM Electric Vehicles
An innovative trial also began with The Pharmacy Guild of Australia to offer pharmaceutical home delivery services.
In July, Kings was the first Australian transport company to utilise 100% locally manufactured OEM Electric Vehicles
An innovative trial also began with The Pharmacy Guild of Australia to offer pharmaceutical home delivery services.
2018

In April 2018, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia formally apointed Kings as their official logistics partner and co-launched pharmacy to home delivery service
Further 100% Electric Vehicles were launched into the Kings fleet including delivery vans 10-14T GVM Vehicles
Further 100% Electric Vehicles were launched into the Kings fleet including delivery vans 10-14T GVM Vehicles
2021

In April 2018, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia formally apointed Kings as their official logistics partner and co-launched pharmacy to home delivery service
Further 100% Electric Vehicles were launched into the Kings fleet including delivery vans 10-14T GVM Vehicles
Further 100% Electric Vehicles were launched into the Kings fleet including delivery vans 10-14T GVM Vehicles
2022

Kings officially opened the doors to our new South Australian office in Thebarton.
In October 22, Kings will open 15,000 m2 multi-user warehouse in Dandenong South.
In October 22, Kings will open 15,000 m2 multi-user warehouse in Dandenong South.
Our Vision
We believe in being: COLLABORATIVE, PROGRESSIVE, TRUSTWORTHY, UNITED
Our vision is to champion and foster strong partnerships as a team and with our customers by understanding how to best leverage our services to support and in turn reflect their brand.
COLLABORATIVE
We’re relationship people with our customers, employees, and the community.
Our business starts with relationships and forms POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS based on mutual RESPECT and UNDERSTANDING
PROGRESSIVE
We’re ENERGETIC, forward
THINKING and
ADAPTABLE.
We may not be the biggest, but we have the INITIATIVE know-how and SPIRIT to be the BEST through CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
TRUSTWORTHY
We act with INTEGRITY and personal
RESPONSIBILITY
We’re RELIABLE and TRANSPARENT, ALWAYS living up to our PROMISES.
UNITED
We’re better TOGETHER, reaching our BEST outcomes and goals throuch TEAMWORK
We believe in creating a
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE organisational culture that welcomes shared
SUCCESS
Our Mission
Our Mission is to deliver excellence in logistics with our commitment to People First, Strong Capabilities, Safety Always & Sustainability



Our Pillars
People First
Strong Capabilities
Safety Always
Sustainability
Leadership
Our Executive Team

Barry Thompson
Chief Executive Officer

David Spink
Chief Commercial Officer

Andrew Collett
Chief Operating Officer
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Find out how we are minimising our environmental footprint and prioritising the safety of our people and communities in which we operate.
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