Kwikasair was an Australian logistics company. It was established in 1958 taking over the business of Collier Garland.[1] In 1965 it made an unsuccessful bid for East-West Airlines.[2] In 1968 it was purchased by Thomas Nationwide Transport (TNT).[3]
| Industry | Logistics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Owner | Thomas Nationwide Transport |
In 1971 Kwikasair expanded into Canada after DS Scott Transport was purchased and rebranded Kwikasair Canada.[4] In October 1973 it commenced operating in Europe with a London to Paris service.[5][6] By this stage TNT owned 60%, Hambros Bank 20% and Banque Worms 20%.[7]
By September 1974 it had expanded into Belgium, Switzerland and Iran.[8][9][10] The trademark was cancelled by TNT Express in 2019.[11]
References edit
- ^ Freightlines Truck & Bus Transportation August 1961 page 64
- ^ Kwikasir offer for airline Canberra Times 23 October 1965
- ^ Kwikasair business bought by TNT Canberra Times 21 September 1968 page 19
- ^ TNT acquires another Canadian company Freight & Container Transportation October 1971 page 52
- ^ Kwikasair London-Paris hop Commercial Motor 27 July 1973
- ^ Aussie haulage group aims high in Australia Commercial Motor 3 August 1973
- ^ TNT on move in Europe Truck & Bus Transportation October 1973 page 142
- ^ And Kwikasair to Middle East Commercial Motor 16 August 1974
- ^ Kwikasair in Belgium Truck & Bus Transportation September 1974 page 43
- ^ Kwikasair into Iran Truck & Bus Transportation October 1974 page 47
- ^ Business Name Summary Australian Securities & Investments Commission