Beyond lower rents, Geelong 3PLs benefit from less road congestion, which leads to better driver utilization and lower fuel surcharges for regional distribution. For companies moving goods to Western Victoria or South Australia, starting from Geelong saves over an hour of transit time compared to central Melbourne.

The relocation of the Tasmanian ferry terminal to Corio Quay has turned Geelong into the "Tasmanian Gateway." Local 3PLs now offer specialized cross-docking for Trans-Bass Strait freight, allowing brands to stage inventory in Geelong for immediate loading onto the nightly sailings.

Avalon is rapidly becoming a premier 24/7 freight hub. Because it lacks the curfew restrictions of other major airports, Geelong-based 3PLs can offer later "cut-off" times for international air-freight exports and faster processing for incoming global eCommerce shipments.

Yes. The region’s industrial heritage means warehouses in North Geelong and Corio are often built with higher floor-loading capacities and overhead craneage. 3PLs like Silk Logistics and Greater Geelong Logistics specialize in the "heavy-lift" sectors that standard eCommerce warehouses cannot support.