StarTrack
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| Formerly | Multigroup Distribution Services (1974-1982) Discount Freight Express (1982-2000) Star Track Express (2000-2012) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Greg Poche |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | Australia Post |
| Website | www.startrack.com.au |
StarTrack, is an Australian transport and logistics company owned by Australia Post
Founding
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StarTrack was founded in 1974, as Multigroup Distribution Services in Dee Why, Sydney by Greg Poche.[1] In 1982, the name Discount Freight Express was adopted. The company currently has over 55 depots and agents nationally with their head office located in Strawberry Hills. The majority of the company's business is generated from express road freight, which accounts for around 90 percent of total revenue.
In December 2003, the business was sold to Australia Post and Qantas.[2] In May 2011, the retail division of Australian airExpress merged with StarTrack.[3]
Australia Post acquisition
In November 2012, Australia Post bought the 50% of the company owned by Qantas. As part of the deal, Australia Post divested itself of its 50% interest in Australian airExpress to Qantas.[4][5]
On 7 May 2014, StarTrack was rebranded to include Australia Post post horn in the StarTrack blue colours. StarTrack also took responsibility of Australia Post's "Messenger Post couriers" under the StarTrack brand as "StarTrack Courier" [6]
In June 2014 Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour announced the company would be splitting into two arms, red and blue. Australia Post will continue to be represented by the traditional red logo under one arm which combines all retail and communication services. Post's StarTrack business will be represented by replica blue logo and incorporate all of Post's parcel and logistics operations.[7]
A dedicated fleet of six aircraft is operated by Qantas Freight for Australia Post and StarTrack from July 2016.[8]
Mail Call Couriers is now a part of Australia Post StarTrack since January 2016.[9]
References
- ^ Greg Poche Forbes
- ^ "Qantas Press Release". Qantas. 19 December 2003. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
- ^ "Australia Post Press Release". Australia Post. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ "Australia Post to buy Qantas out of freight group StarTrack in $400 million deal". Herald Sun. Melbourne. 2 October 2012. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Australia Post finalises StarTrack acquisition". Australia Post. 14 November 2012. Archived from the original on 21 November 2012.
- ^ "Rebranding of 'Messenger Post couriers' to 'StarTrack Courier'". Australia Post. 7 May 2014. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
- ^ "Australia Post to split into two". Australia Post. 10 June 2014.
- ^ "Qantas establishes dedicated freighter fleet for Australia Post". Australian Aviation. 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Australia Post to form strategic alliance with global logistics leader - Australia Post Newsroom". auspost.newsroom.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2016.