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- Kalgin Timeline
About Kalgin
Founded in Sydney, Australia in 1989, Kalgin Global Logistics has evolved into a leading provider of comprehensive freight services.
Our team of over 100 logistics professionals operates across nine offices in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and the USA. We pride ourselves on delivering dependable solutions that drive business success.
Kalgin is more than a logistics provider, we are a strategic ally in your growth journey. We bring together an agile operating model, responsive customer service, and in-depth knowledge of regulatory environments to confidently ensure your freight moves smoothly and efficiently.
Backed by over three decades’ experience, we take pride in navigating complexity with clarity. Whether it’s sea freight, air cargo, customs clearance or regional Pacific Islands access, our integrated teams deliver dependable outcomes that help our clients build long-term advantage.
We understand the importance of every shipment, whether it’s helping small businesses reach new markets or enabling large corporations to expand their operational footprint. Our personalized account management, supported by local teams across Oceania, ensures that every detail is handled with precision and purpose.
Who We Are
A dedicated team of experts, committed to excellence.
Kalgin’s mission is to deliver the best possible freight solutions, with integrity and precision.
People are at the heart of our success. Each team member brings a wealth of experience and a proactive approach to managing complex logistics challenges. We foster a culture of continuous refinement, advancement and improvement.
Kalgin operates as a unified team across borders, sharing insights and leveraging collective experience to solve even the most complex freight challenges. Our people are equipped with state-of-the-art tools, empowered to act decisively, and driven by a shared goal: to deliver dependability across every shipment.
From frontline logistics coordinators to executive leadership, every Kalgin professional shares a common mindset: proactive, accountable, and aligned with our clients’ success.
Our Story
From humble beginnings to global reach, Kalgin’s evolution is distinguished by growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to clients.
Starting with just two desks in Sydney, Kalgin has expanded its footprint to become a leading freight forwarder and trusted logistics partner in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. Key milestones include the establishment of offices in Auckland, Suva, Lautoka, Port Moresby, Lae and Long Beach. as well as strategic acquisitions enhancing our service capabilities.
Kalgin’s growth has been driven by proactive commitment and customer loyalty. We have anticipated and adapted to the needs of evolving markets, building niche services for the Pacific Islands, investing in digital tools, and forming strategic partnerships which enhance efficiency and reach.
Looking ahead, Kalgin will continue to focus on sustainability, innovation and development, ensuring delivery of ever-smarter, more resilient logistics solutions for decades to come.
Kalgin’s Timeline
Inception
Kalgin International Freight Services founded in Sydney, Australia.
IATA License
Kalgin obtains IATA accreditation and expands air cargo operations.
In-House Cargo Handling: Australia
Kalgin opens its first warehouse in Sydney.
Expansion: New Zealand
Kalgin International Freight Services opens in Auckland.
Expansion: Victoria, Australia
Kalgin International Freight Services opens in Melbourne.
Expansion: Queensland, Australia
Kalgin International Freight Services opens in Brisbane.
Acquisition: NSW, Australia
Kalgin purchases Consolidation Service (NSW) Ltd.
Expansion: Fiji, Pacific Islands
Kalgin opens Total Logistics Solutions (TLS) in Suva.
Expansion: Fiji, Pacific Islands
Kalgin opens Total Logistics Solutions (TLS) in Lautoka.
Kalgin Global Logistics Launched
Kalgin International Freight Services renamed, reflecting operational and strategic expansion.
Customs Certification: Australia
Kalgin demonstrates the qualifications, experience and integrity to gain its Australian Customs Brokerage License.
Acquisition: Queensland, Australia
Kalgin purchases Queensland International Freight Services (QIFS), enhancing Papua New Guinea services.
TLS Renamed: Fiji, Pacific Islands
Total Logistics Solutions, Fiji, officially becomes Kalgin Global Logistics, Fiji.
Expansion: PNG, Pacific Islands
Kalgin Global Logistics opens in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Acquisition: New Zealand
In March Kalgin purchases JF Ross Customs Brokers Ltd, enhancing New Zealand services.
Expansion: PNG, Pacific Islands
In September Kalgin opens in Lae, Papua New Guinea, consolidating and expanding services nationwide.
Expansion: Long Beach, USA
In November, Kalgin opens its first operating presence in the United States of America, in L.A.
Innovation, Development & Growth
Kalgin continues its pursuit of excellence, investing in people, opportunities, and expansion.
Parsley
A Kalgin principle implemented at every step.
- Go the extra mile
- Exceed customer expectations
- Add a little extra garnish. i.e. Parsley
