Qube Holdings Limited (QUB)

Overview

Qube Holdings Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is a major player in the logistics sector, providing comprehensive solutions that cater to both import and export supply chains across Australia, New Zealand, and the international market. The company, initially known as Qube Logistics Holdings Limited until its name change in November 2012, was founded in 2011 and has its headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Through its specialized divisions, Qube offers an assortment of services that encompass the entire logistics spectrum, focusing on containerized cargo and extending to automotive, bulk, and general cargo handling. Qube’s commitment to efficiency and innovation is highlighted by its operation of intermodal logistics hubs, which integrate rail terminals and freight forwarding activities, alongside the development of significant projects like the Moorebank Logistics Park.

Products and Services

Qube Holdings Limited delivers a wide range of logistics and supply chain services through its strategic divisions:

• Import and Export Services: This includes end-to-end solutions for containerized cargo, covering the import and export logistics with comprehensive support services such as road and rail transport, warehousing, and distribution, among others.
• Intermodal Logistics Hubs: The company operates hubs that feature rail terminals and international freight forwarding, showcasing its capacity to integrate different modes of transport for optimized logistics solutions.
• Automotive Terminals: Qube owns and manages terminals dedicated to automotive logistics, offering services for automotive, general cargo, and break-bulk facilities, demonstrating a niche specialization within the logistics market.
• Grain Storage and Handling: The provision of multi-user grain storage and handling facilities underscores Qube’s ability to handle bulk commodity logistics, essential for the agricultural sector.
• Import-Export Rail Terminal: A significant development project undertaken by Qube is the operation of an import-export rail terminal along with an interstate rail terminal at the Moorebank Logistics Park, which represents a critical infrastructure for facilitating trade and logistics operations.
• Bulk Material Handling: Qube provides bulk and general handling facilities, along with services like road and rail transport, stockpile management, and bulk ship loading, catering to industries requiring large-scale logistic services.
• Container Stevedoring: Through its Patrick Terminals division, Qube offers container stevedoring services across Australia, illustrating its comprehensive approach to logistics by encompassing the waterfront operations vital for international trade.