Who we are, our mission and our history

Who is Cardinal Logistics?

From humble beginnings as a freight forwarding company, Cardinal Logistics is now one of New Zealand’s leading and fastest-growing logistics companies.

We specialise in providing distribution and storage solutions with a strong focus on grocery products and other FMCGs.

Through predominantly using our own vehicle fleet, we deliver direct from our Distribution Centres in Auckland and Christchurch to stores throughout New Zealand on a daily basis. This results in cost efficiencies for our clients and guaranteed consistent delivery times that ensure their products are delivered on time and intact.

Company History

Cardinal Freight Distribution commenced operations in 1992 as a freight forwarder. Our high levels of customer service created an opportunity for us to expand into the logistics industry, which we did in 1995 with the opening of a 10,000 square foot warehouse.

In 1998, with more clients realising the difference that we could make to their business, further expansion was necessary and we moved to a larger facility of 65,000 square feet.

Between 2001 and 2008, we continued to grow our client base, and with that, our operational facilities.

In 2008, we changed our name to Cardinal Logistics to better reflect the wide-array of services that we provide to our clients.

With Stage Two of its new Auckland warehouse now complete, we currently operate out of a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot facility in Mangere, which is complemented by a 100,000 square foot facility in Christchurch.

Our team of loyal staff has now grown to a 120-strong workforce and are like a family, according to Managing Director Tony Gorton. “Many of the dedicated team have been with me for a number of years – they enjoy working for a proudly-New Zealand owned and operated company that offers continual learning, growth, promotion opportunities and a competitive remuneration package.”

Company Mission

When he founded Cardinal Freight Distribution in 1992, Managing Director Tony Gorton’s vision was to build an organisation specialising in Third Party Logistics and distribution of grocery and FMCG products that would become a leader in its field.

In a mere 16 years, he has turned this vision into reality by focusing on three key areas – people, resources and technology.

The team of dedicated professionals at Cardinal Logistics, supported by cutting-edge warehouse management technology and state-of-the-art facilities have driven the industry’s service standards to new levels.

Cardinal’s vision for the future is to continue to provide logistical and supply-chain management solutions for its customers.

The solutions will be driven by our key market advantages of flexibility, innovation and maximum efficiency of systems while continuing to focus on those three key areas of people, resources and technology.