Glen Cameron Group has been acquired by DHL Supply Chain Australia

Glen Cameron Group has been sold to DHL Supply Chain Australia.

Glen Cameron Group is an iconic Australian logistics business which was founded in 1975 by 22-year-old Glen Cameron in Melbourne. Today, Glen Cameron Group is a US$246 million turnover business offering over 100,000 sqm of warehousing space and operating a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks and trailers for its customers. The group has more than 820 employees and 500 sub-contractors. Its key service offering includes nationwide road freight and contract logistics, warehouse and transport solutions and third-party logistics management throughout Australia.

DHL, part of the Deutsche Post Group, is a leading global brand in the logistics industry and one of the world’s largest courier companies. DHL divisions offer a portfolio of logistics services, ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, and road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.

Oaklins’ team in Australia has had a long-standing relationship with the owners of Glen Cameron. The engagement with Oaklins started as a strategic review leading to a review of growth opportunities, sourcing potential buyers and ultimately finding DHL as the right partner for Glen Cameron Group.

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“It has been a team effort and the Cameron team has benefited from some wonderful partners who have represented us in a most professional manner. We could never have imagined how difficult selling a business could be and could not have got there without the support of our internal and external teams. Thank you to the Oaklins team for your assistance and advice over the years, you’ve been sensational.”

Glen Cameron

Owner, Glen Cameron Group

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Scott McInnes

Managing Director

Melbourne, Australia
Oaklins Henslow

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Valentin Couleau

Associate Director

Melbourne, Australia
Oaklins Henslow

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