Centurion Transport Pty Ltd

Large Enterprise

Overview

Centurion Transport Pty Ltd is primarily known for its logistics services to the mining and energy sectors, its history with the defence industry has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions. A key milestone occurred in 2023 when Centurion provided logistics solutions to the Singapore Government for armed forces training exercises within Australia.

Centurion is a premier Australian heavy haulage and explosives logistics provider with deep integration into Defence-related supply chains. Its credentials include:

  • Explosives & Dangerous Goods: Centurion handles High Explosives (Class 1), including ANFO, detonators, boosters, and ammunition.

  • Heavy Haulage: Centurion maintains Australia’s largest specialised fleet, capable of transporting over-dimensional loads exceeding 200 tonnes, essential for moving military assets and infrastructure.

  • National Security Compliance: Operations are backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification and strict adherence to security-sensitive transport regulations

Capabilities

Core Defence-Aligned Capabilities

Remote Site Logistics: Expertise in operating across Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland allows them to support remote training areas and offshore naval facilities.

Explosives & Dangerous Goods (Class 1): Centurion is highly credentialed in transporting ammunition, detonators, and high explosives.

Heavy Haulage & Over-Dimensional Transport: Their fleet can move assets exceeding 200 tonnes, making them suitable for transporting armored vehicles, heavy plant equipment, and modular infrastructure.

Decarbonisation & Resilience: Centurion recently launched a fully operational off-grid electric truck fleet (July 2025), demonstrating a commitment to energy-resilient supply chains that can operate independently of traditional fuel grids.

Recent Examples in Defence:

  • Singapore Armed Forces Support: Centurion manages complex logistics for the Singapore Government during large-scale military training exercises in Australia, involving the movement of sensitive military equipment and personnel supplies.
  • Specialised Military Logistics: The company actively recruits MC Drivers for High Explosives and dangerous goods, specifically supporting regional defense corridors in Rockhampton and Brisbane.
  • Infrastructure & Heavy Haulage Projects: In 2025, Centurion continued to leverage its heavy haulage expertise to deliver massive equipment for industrial partners like Liebherr-Australia, utilizing the same specialized trailers required for heavy military vehicle recovery and transport.

Discriminators

  • Facilities, infrastrcture and operating procedures aligned with the re balance of bases to the North of Australia.
  • Expertise in operating in regional and remote locations in Western Australia and beyond.
  • Ability to scale quickly with physical assets and systems to provide true 4th line logistcs support to the ADF.
  • Australian owned, originating from Western Australia.