Defence signs $1.5 billion contract for ADF logistics

Defence has awarded the $1.5 billion, 10-year Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract to Melbourne-based Toll Remote Logistics Pty Limited.

The DTL contract will see the company deliver vital equipment, supplies and support across Australia. It consolidates two existing contracts, with logistics firms Linfox and Ventia, which will see Defence streamline the delivery of warehousing, national distribution, and retail store services across Defence.

“The 2024 National Defence Strategy identified that Defence must enhance its theatre logistics systems to effectively facilitate the flow of people, capabilities and key supplies to bases and forward operating locations,” said LTGEN Susan Coyle, the ADF’s Chief of Joint Logistics, who said the DTL contract with Toll Remote Logistics will uplift Defence’s logistics capability.

“The consolidation of two existing contracts will see Defence logistics systems be strengthened, which is a key element of national resilience and the National Defence Strategy,” she added.

The contract includes the management of over 50 sites and locations across Australia, and the operation of a national distribution network between those sites and supported ADF establishments.

Retail services will also be delivered at selected Defence locations, enabling ADF members to order, transact and collect items locally.

Commander Joint Logistics, Major General Carla Watts, says this 10-year agreement will support Defence operations, exercises, and investments by providing logistics services that are critical to keeping the ADF supplied, equipped and ready.

“By improving efficiency, reducing duplication and simplifying delivery of equipment, supplies and support, the ADF will be better equipped to sustain protracted operations during conflict,” said MAJGEN Watts.

“I wish to thank Linfox and Ventia, as the transitioning service providers, for the difference they have made to Defence’s logistics system and their continued support to Defence.”