ABOUT US
CENTURY
PERSONALISED LOGISTICS
We are a personable, reliable, and dependable team with a strong reputation in customs clearance, freight forwarding, and time-critical logistics. With global reach and local expertise, we provide tailored solutions that ensure your goods move smoothly, safely, and on time.
OUR STORY, OUR DIFFERENCE
BUILT ON FAMILY VALUES, DRIVEN BY SERVICE
OUR STORY, OUR DIFFERENCE – BUILT ON FAMILY VALUES, DRIVEN BY SERVICE
Founded in Sydney in 1989 by Matthew and Tracie Hewitt as a dedicated customs brokerage, Century has grown into a full-service logistics provider offering freight forwarding, transport, warehousing, and consultancy. We expanded nationally with the opening of our Melbourne office in 1998 and Brisbane in 1999, before taking our expertise offshore with Auckland, New Zealand in 2015. Perth followed in 2022, and in 2025 we extended our international presence further with a new office in Singapore. As an Australian Trusted Trader, IATA and AQIS-accredited operator, and Regulated Air Cargo Agent, we have built a reputation as industry leaders — a proud Australian, family-owned business that combines experience, integrity, and attention to detail in every movement.
Proudly Australian. Globally Connected
Today, Century delivers global logistics through a strong international partner network, underpinned by sustainable business practices and a customer-first approach. Our team is personable, reliable, and dependable — offering tailored solutions, transparent reporting, and exceptional service across all shipments. Whether handling time-critical freight, complex projects, or sensitive consignments such as human remains, we treat every movement with care and respect. At Century, we know that logistics is about more than just rates — it’s about trust, consistency, and service you can count on. That is our difference.
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE, FREIGHT FORWARDING AND LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS DELIVERED WITH PRECISION
Your customs broker plays a vital role in ensuring expeditious clearance while helping you meet complex compliance obligations. Our experienced teams in customs clearance and tariff consultancy provide expert advice on minimising duty costs and keeping your freight forwarding smooth and efficient from start to finish.
With our in-house monitoring systems, we closely manage each stage of the delivery process to ensure time-critical shipments arrive on schedule and in line with your warehousing and distribution requirements. When delays are not an option, we draw on every available mode of transport — road, rail, sea, air, and courier services — to keep goods moving quickly and reliably.
At Century, we combine customs expertise, freight forwarding, transport, warehousing and consultancy into a seamless service. Because, at the end of the day, what matters most is delivering dependable, efficient logistics — and ensuring you are completely satisfied.
Australian Family Owned Business
Century Customs & Freight is a proudly Australian owned family business, founded in 1989 by Matthew and Tracie Hewitt. We are proud members of the Family Business Association and uphold the values of trust, loyalty and care that define family enterprises. Many of our people have been with us for decades and we are proud to have relatives of long serving employees working within the business, reflecting the culture of stability and genuine connection that sets us apart. With low staff turnover and a team that genuinely cares, we extend these family values across our international network, delivering pride, commitment, and integrity in every service we provide.
TIMELINE OF CENTURY CUSTOMS & FREIGHT
January 1989
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August 2025
October 2025
Through to 2029 and Beyond
Project 2029: Celebrating 40 years of Century Customs & Freight while continuing to expand our operations globally, consolidate and strengthen our existing offices.