Fremantle Container Transport - Port Haulage Business
$580,000 Negotiable
Details
| Location | Perth, WA 6000 |
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Business Details
| Business Type | Container Transport |
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| Established | 2016 (10 years operating) |
Weekly Gross
$12,500
Annual Revenue
$625,000
Annual Profit
$143,750
| Fleet Size | 6 vehicles |
|---|---|
| Staff Count | 4 |
| Contract Type | Exclusive Contract |
| Contract Length | 2 years remaining |
| Training Included | Yes |
| Reason for Sale | Relocation |
| Goodwill | $186,000 |
| Principal Contractor | Shipping line contracts + freight forwarders |
Description
Established container transport business operating from Fremantle Port, Western Australia's primary cargo port. This two-truck operation hauls import and export containers between the port and customer premises across the Perth metropolitan area.
Business Overview:
Operating for 15 years, this business has built strong relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and customs brokers who provide a steady stream of container haulage work. The business benefits from Fremantle Port's consistent trade volumes and WA's resource-driven import/export activity.
Fleet:
- 2021 Kenworth T410 prime mover (approximately 280,000km)
- 2019 Mack Granite prime mover (approximately 420,000km)
- 3x 40ft skeletal trailers (2020, 2019, 2018)
- Side loader attachment for self-loading/unloading containers
- All GPS tracking and compliance systems
Client Base:
- 3 shipping line contracts (ongoing, rate-reviewed annually)
- 5 freight forwarder accounts (regular work, no formal contracts)
- Direct importer/exporter accounts (spot work)
Financial Summary:
- Weekly gross: $12,500 (2 trucks operating)
- Fuel: approximately $2,800/week
- Employee driver wages: approximately $1,800/week
- Insurance: approximately $520/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $600/week
- Port fees and permits: approximately $350/week
- Rego: approximately $180/week
- Net profit (owner-driver of 1 truck): approximately $6,250/week
- Annual net: approximately $325,000
Fremantle Port Advantages:
- WA's primary container port handling 800,000+ TEUs annually
- Resource sector drives consistent import volumes (equipment, supplies)
- Agricultural and mineral exports provide outbound container work
- Less congestion than eastern state ports
- Port expansion plans support long-term growth
Reason for Sale: Owner has been offered a fleet management role with a major logistics company.
Training: 4-week handover including port operations procedures, client introductions, and employee transition. Buyer must hold HC licence minimum.
Business Overview:
Operating for 15 years, this business has built strong relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and customs brokers who provide a steady stream of container haulage work. The business benefits from Fremantle Port's consistent trade volumes and WA's resource-driven import/export activity.
Fleet:
- 2021 Kenworth T410 prime mover (approximately 280,000km)
- 2019 Mack Granite prime mover (approximately 420,000km)
- 3x 40ft skeletal trailers (2020, 2019, 2018)
- Side loader attachment for self-loading/unloading containers
- All GPS tracking and compliance systems
Client Base:
- 3 shipping line contracts (ongoing, rate-reviewed annually)
- 5 freight forwarder accounts (regular work, no formal contracts)
- Direct importer/exporter accounts (spot work)
Financial Summary:
- Weekly gross: $12,500 (2 trucks operating)
- Fuel: approximately $2,800/week
- Employee driver wages: approximately $1,800/week
- Insurance: approximately $520/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $600/week
- Port fees and permits: approximately $350/week
- Rego: approximately $180/week
- Net profit (owner-driver of 1 truck): approximately $6,250/week
- Annual net: approximately $325,000
Fremantle Port Advantages:
- WA's primary container port handling 800,000+ TEUs annually
- Resource sector drives consistent import volumes (equipment, supplies)
- Agricultural and mineral exports provide outbound container work
- Less congestion than eastern state ports
- Port expansion plans support long-term growth
Reason for Sale: Owner has been offered a fleet management role with a major logistics company.
Training: 4-week handover including port operations procedures, client introductions, and employee transition. Buyer must hold HC licence minimum.
Features
Prime Mover
Skel Trailers x3
Wharf Access
Customer Contracts
Work / Contract Details
Container transport business based at Fremantle Port, WA. Hauls import/export containers between port and customer premises. 2 prime movers, 3 skeletal trailers, long-term contracts with shipping lines and freight forwarders. Owner + 1 driver.
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