AWH is co-owned by the international stevedore and global logistics company DP World Australia and the World’s largest agri-business company Nutrien Ag Solutions.
AWH operates as a fully independent logistics and agri-business specialist, working to optimise your supply chain, improve overall costs, reduce the length of product ownership by handling your cargo with more efficiently and the care it deserves.
Formed in 1998, the business was originally known as Australian Wool Handlers (AWH). AWH has grown to become the largest independent logistics services provider to the Australian wool and cotton industries. Handling close to 1 million bales of wool annually, we also provide sale room services for the 3 national wool selling centres. When seasonal conditions allow, AWH also handles more than 1 million bales of cotton annually, and manage the import/export coordination of over 75,000 TEU annually, making us a key player in the national export economy.
Providing a broad array of logistics services to the wool, cotton, industrial, agri-chemicals and renewable energy industry sectors, AWH’s operations and storage centres are AQIS and quarantine certified and located in all major Australian port cities, as well as in several strategic rural locations. At these locations across the country, AWH operates flexible facilities controlling more than 700,000m2 of warehouse and 180,000m2 of hardstand.
With over 400 employees Australia wide forming a team of industry professionals dedicated to meeting its client’s specific needs, AWH has a business philosophy based on developing long-term partnerships with customers. By working with AWH you can expect service that is reliable and responsive to changing conditions, clear communication that is consistent and timely, flexible IT solutions and peace of mind that safety and compliance is our priority.