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Freight and Logistics Staffing in Melbourne

Connecting Freight Forwarders Across Australia

“We connect freight talent across Australia. Explore our Melbourne network below.”

600+
freight forwarding and logistics roles filled nationally in the last five years
75%
of operations and warehouse placements made within 30 days
12+
years supporting freight staffing across international and domestic logistics networks

Powering Melbourne’s freight companies with proven talent

Melbourne’s freight industry keeps Australia moving, but the pressure is constant. The Port of Melbourne faces congestion, bottlenecks and rising delivery demands. Add traffic, labour shortages and strict compliance, and freight companies across Victoria feel the strain. Freight needs to move faster, yet skilled logistics talent is harder to find.

Freight Appointments specialises in freight and logistics recruitment. We connect forwarders, transport operators, warehouse networks and 3PLs with experienced operations staff, customs brokers, warehouse leaders, transport planners and freight sales executives. Whether you’re based in Melbourne or run a national network, our team understands the city’s freight challenges and the talent it takes to meet them.

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Import/export coordinators, operations specialists, documentation officers, branch managers, and team leads.

Licensed customs brokers, entry writers, trade compliance specialists, and customs managers.

Supervisors, distribution managers, inventory planners, and shift leaders across Melbourne’s industrial hubs.

Temperature-controlled, high-tech, and time-critical logistics coordinators for regulated freight operations.

Account managers, business development executives, and freight sales representatives.

Dispatchers, transportation planners, schedulers, and fleet coordinators across local and interstate operations.

Roles We Place in Melbourne

Across Melbourne, we connect job seekers and employers in every part of the freight, logistics, and supply chain sector.

How We Stay Connected to the Industry

Top Freight and Logistics Employers in Melbourne

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Toll Group

Leading Australian logistics provider with major road, air, and sea freight operations across Melbourne.

CEVA Logistics

End-to-end logistics provider with extensive warehousing and contract logistics facilities in Melbourne’s west.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk

Global shipping and logistics company with strong ocean freight and intermodal services through the Port of Melbourne.

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Kuehne + Nagel

Global forwarding leader with extensive sea, air, and contract logistics operations in Melbourne.

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C.H. Robinson

Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain solutions across Victoria.

Mainfreight

 Australasian logistics specialist with major transport, warehousing, and freight forwarding sites in Melbourne.

Team Global Express

One of Australia’s largest logistics networks, with major road freight and distribution hubs across Melbourne.

DHL Global Forwarding

Extensive air and ocean freight operations through Melbourne Airport and the Port of Melbourne.

DSV

International transport and logistics provider with air, sea, and road freight services throughout Melbourne’s industrial zones.

DP World

Global port and terminal operator managing key container operations at the Port of Melbourne.

Freight Staffing Expertise in Melbourne

Melbourne’s freight market is high-volume, fast-paced, and increasingly complex. With congestion at the Port of Melbourne, tight delivery schedules, and rapid warehouse growth across Truganina, Laverton, and Dandenong South, unfilled roles can quickly impact operations and profitability.

Port congestion and infrastructure bottlenecks

Port congestion and infrastructure bottlenecks continue to pressure transport and operations teams.

Heavy vehicle driver shortages

Heavy vehicle driver shortages remain one of the sector’s biggest challenges, driving up recruitment competition.

Salary pressure and counter-offers

Salary pressure and counter-offers are frequent in customs, forwarding, and operations management roles.

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and compliance requirements

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and compliance requirements add complexity, increasing demand for experienced schedulers, planners, and CoR specialists.

FAQs – Freight Jobs & Hiring in Melbourne

We work exclusively within freight and logistics, partnering with forwarders, 3PLs, and transport operators to fill roles in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and operations across Melbourne.

Major employers include Toll Group, CEVA Logistics, A.P. Moller – Maersk, Kuehne + Nagel, C.H. Robinson, Mainfreight, Team Global Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DSV, and DP World.

Salaries for freight forwarders in Melbourne vary by experience, role, and company. The market is competitive, reflecting strong demand for skilled professionals. We provide clients and candidates with up-to-date salary benchmarking data to ensure fair, transparent offers.

Absolutely! We offer executive search and mid-to-senior management recruitment for leadership, branch management, and senior operational roles across freight, logistics, and supply chain.

Because we know freight, our recruiters specialise solely in this sector — understanding the market, the challenges, and the people who keep Melbourne’s freight moving. We deliver trusted, long-term hires with integrity, honesty, and dependability at every step.

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Struggling to Hire for Freight Jobs in Melbourne?

Melbourne’s freight network runs on precision, from the port to the warehouse floor. When customs brokers, warehouse supervisors, or operations teams aren’t in place, delays ripple quickly, and clients feel it fast.

Talk to our freight staffing team today.

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