Wagga Wagga Business Profile FREIGHT and logistics
PATRICK PORT LOGISTICS, WAGGA WAGGA Competitive Freight Options for Riverina Businesses Patrick Port Logistics is a business unit of Patrick, Australia’s leading provider of port-related services to importers, exporters and shipping lines. The Wagga Wagga business commenced operations in 2001 and manages the movement of import and export containerised consignments for Riverina businesses.
The Wagga Wagga Advantage “Patrick developed the business in Wagga Wagga because it believes the location is strategic in terms of its location, particularly between Sydney and Melbourne, but also for Brisbane and Adelaide” says Wayne Alpen, Southern Region Manager. “However, while it’s great to move away from the congestion of the city, a business still needs to be located where there is labour and necessary infrastructure, and Wagga Wagga meets our needs in both those areas.” “Access is a major issue for an inter-modal hub such as our business, and our location at Bomen Industrial Estate provides this.”
“We see plenty of opportunities being based in Wagga Wagga. With the future increases in the national freight task we would hope to expand our train services to encompass freight operations to and from Melbourne and Sydney.” “As a locally-based business, we are part of the community, and we aim to provide a containerised rail service which caters for large and small businesses. The market is significant for our services, and our forecast growth reflects the growth and business that is found generally in Wagga Wagga.”
“We are looking at major growth next year of over 25%, driven by the efficiency of our service to local businesses.” Wayne Alpen, Southern Region Manager, Patrick Port Logistics.