About Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia
The Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia comprises 63 companies, including 1 funded company. Out of these, 5 are Series A+ funded.
Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia has seen 4 acquisitions and 1 IPO. This represents almost 7.9% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies which offer cold chain logistics service for the products that need temperature control or temperature maintenance.
Cold Chain Logistics sector is also known as Temperature-Controlled Logistics, Refrigerated Logistics or Cold Storage Logistics.
Companies included in Cold Chain Logistics
Companies offering end-to-end fulfillment services, packaging, warehousing, and freight services for cold chain logistics. Also includes technology solutions for cold-chain logistics such as sensors/IoT platforms for monitoring temperature during transitCompanies excluded in Cold Chain Logistics
Logistics companies that not primarily focused on cold chain logisticsTop Cold Chain Logistics Companies in Australia
There are more than 63 companies in Cold Chain Logistics in Australia. GCCS is the top Cold Chain Logistics company in Australia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Cold Chain Logistics companies in Australia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of temperature-controlled packaging and monitoring solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare industries | Tullamarine (Australia) | 2003 | Acquired | - | |
Cold storage operator, providing temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution solutions for a range of industries | - | Acquired | - | ||
Provider of transport, logistics, and business services | Perth (Australia) | 1973 | Public | - | |
Provider of integrated refrigerated transport, cold storage, and logistics services | Sydney (Australia) | 1976 | Acquired | - | |
Provider of cold chain storage and logistics services. This includes temperature-controlled warehousing for chilled and frozen food products, handling various items such as dairy, meat, seafood, and poultry. Services encompass refrigerated transport, container handling, and import/export support, including necessary inspections. The facility utilizes a sophisticated warehouse management system. | Broadmeadows (Australia) | - | Unfunded | - |
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Companies founded year-on-year in the Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia
3 Cold Chain Logistics startups in Australia were founded in 2025 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
Stage-wise distribution of Cold Chain Logistics sector companies in Australia
Out of the total 63 Cold Chain Logistics companies in Australia, 1 have secured funding. Among them, 5 have reached Series A or higher, and 5 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 63
Funded - 1
Series A+ - 5
Series B+ - 5
Series C+ - 5
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 63 |
Funded | 1 |
Series A+ | 5 |
Series B+ | 5 |
Series C+ | 5 |
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Top Investors in Cold Chain Logistics in Australia
M&G is the top investor in Cold Chain Logistics companies in Australia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Cold Chain Logistics companies in Australia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Los Angeles (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia
In the year 2025, till March 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia. Last year, in 2024, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 06, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 27, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 17, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 28, 2019 |
Acquisition trends in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia
Here are the acquisition trends in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Cold Chain Logistics in Australia
In the year 1987, till December 1987, 1 IPO happened in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Cold Chain Logistics sector in Australia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 02, 1987 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) |
Top News in Cold Chain Logistics in Australia
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