Crawfords Freightlines: Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Crawfords Freightlines

Mission: Be the most effective private integrated rail and road freight transport business in regional and coastal Eastern Australia.

Founded: 1989

Founders: Peter and Dianne Crawford

Key People: No information is available.

Headquarters: Sandgate, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known for: A privately owned and operated integrated intermodal freight transportation company that supports road, rail, sea, and warehousing.

Products and Services

Road Freight

Description: End-to-end road freight solutions across the entire eastern seaboard, extending from Port Melbourne to Queensland.

Key Features:

Comprehensive coverage along the eastern seaboard.

Integrated intermodal freight transportation.

Rail Freight

Description: Daily rail freight service from Newcastle to all three terminals in Port Botany.

Key Features:

Fastest and largest rail freight service out of Newcastle.

Provides connectivity to key eastern seaports.

Sea Freight

Description: Sea freight and logistics services, facilitating freights onto and off ships at required destinations.

Key Features:

Supports international freight transfer.

Seamless integration with land-based networks.

Warehousing

Description: Pick, pack, delivery, replenishment, and dispatch services.

Key Features:

Located at Sandgate, Newcastle.

Comprehensive warehousing solutions with integrated logistics.

Recent Developments

New Facilities and Expansions

Werris Creek Freight Hub: In June 2019, Crawfords Freightlines, in partnership with the Australian Rail and Track Corporation (ARTC), began operations at the Werris Creek Freight Hub.

North West Express Rail Facility: In September 2018, the development application for a new intermodal rail facility in Werris Creek was approved, marking a significant expansion in service capacity.

Fleet Expansion

Road Freight Fleet Expansion: In July 2018, the road freight fleet was extended with eight new trucks, bringing the total fleet to over 100.

Community Engagements

Convoy for Kids: Participation in the Goulburn’s Convoy for Kids event over consecutive years to raise funds for children in need.

Support for Drought Affected Areas: In September 2018, Crawfords supported drought relief initiatives through Mechanical Maintenance Week.

Safety Initiatives

Safety Workshops: In April 2019, a safety presentation emphasized fatigue impacts on heavy vehicle safety and compliance.

New Partnerships

ARTC Partnership: Collaborated with ARTC for the delivery of the Werris Creek Freight Hub.

This report provides an extensive overview of Crawfords Freightlines, highlighting its operations, services, and recent developments. The insights reflect the company's continuous efforts to expand and effectively serve the transportation and logistics needs across Eastern Australia.