StarTrack

Not to be confused with Star Trak Entertainment or Star Trek.

StarTrack is an Australian transport and logistics company owned by Australia Post.

StarTrack

Formerly	Multigroup Distribution Services (1974–1982) Discount Freight Express (1982–2000) Star Track Express (2000–2012)
Industry	Logistics
Founded	1974; 50 years ago (1974)
Founder	Greg Poche
Headquarters	Strawberry Hills , Australia
Area served	Australia
Parent	Australia Post
Website	www.startrack.com.au

Founding

StarTrack Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter

StarTrack was founded in 1974, as Multigroup Distribution Services in Dee Why, Sydney by Greg Poche.^[1][2] In 1982, the name Discount Freight Express was adopted and renamed StarTrack Express in 2001.^[3] The company currently has over 55 depots and agents nationally with their head office located in Strawberry Hills. Express road freight generates around 90% of the company's revenue.

In December 2003, the business was sold^[4] to Australia Post and Qantas. In May 2011, the retail division of Australian airExpress merged with StarTrack.

Australia Post acquisition

StarTrack Toyota HiAce

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.^[5][6]

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"^[7]

In June 2014 (former) 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.^[8]

A dedicated fleet of six aircraft is operated by Qantas Freight for Australia Post and StarTrack from July 2016.^[9]

Mail Call Couriers is now a part of Australia Post StarTrack since January 2016.^[10]

References

1. Greg Poche Forbes
2. "Dark Star - Greg Poche on his sale of StarTrack Express". The Age. 17 February 2004. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
3. Tran, Stephanie (10 February 2021). "Star Track/Australia Post". Michael West. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
4. "Qantas and Australia Post buy Star Track Express". Post & Parcel. 19 December 2003. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
5. "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.
6. "Australia Post finalises StarTrack acquisition". Australia Post. 14 November 2012. Archived from the original on 21 November 2012.
7. "Rebranding of 'Messenger Post couriers' to 'StarTrack Courier'". Australia Post. 7 May 2014. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
8. "Australia Post to split into two". Australia Post. 10 June 2014.
9. "Qantas establishes dedicated freighter fleet for Australia Post". Australian Aviation. 2 May 2016.
10. "Australia Post to form strategic alliance with global logistics leader - Australia Post Newsroom". auspost.newsroom.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2016.

External links

• StarTrack