Toll has secured a major contract with Defence to deliver nationwide Theatre Logistics, supporting ADF operations across Australia.
In a significant win for Toll Group, their Government and Defence business have landed the highly coveted Department of Defence contract, assuming control and ownership of the Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL).
Formerly known as the Defence Warehousing, Distribution, and Support Services (DWDSS) contract, Toll will oversee operations spanning 18 major sites and 38 additional supporting warehouses, offering over-the-counter service hubs. These services include warehouse management, inventory management, receiving, storage, inspections, transfer, and issuing for products such as vehicles, armaments, dangerous goods, specialised equipment, and oversized stock.
Toll’s role is as much about seamless movement as it is about storage. The group will orchestrate customer-facing logistics and local asset management across Australia, tackling everything from multimodal freight planning to the delicate choreography of high-security shipments, oversized equipment, and remote distribution challenges. If Defence needs it, Toll will have it at the ready.
Steve Roughsedge, Senior Vice President of Theatre Supply Chain, was extremely proud when asked to summarise his immediate thoughts regarding the news. “Toll has invested an enormous amount of time, energy and resources from across whole group to compile and design a solution that leans directly into the direction Defence is now heading. Our solution is definitely best-practice and offers a wide range of benefits will help enable Defence theatre logistics over the coming years.”
“This is a fantastic result for not only our business, but also for all the team members involved throughout the tender process. The real work starts now of course, and we couldn’t be more excited to get started in leveraging our array of capabilities to deliver the service that the ADF deserves”, said Mr Roughsedge.
The Defence Logistics Network required a national distribution model - road, rail, maritime, and air - supporting both southern and northern operational needs. Defence demanded a logistics partner with serious muscle: one ready to surge for extraordinary operations. They needed a blueprint for readiness, resilience, and rapid expansion — anywhere, anytime.
Toll was chosen to be the linchpin, ready to deliver not just services, but solutions that keep Australia’s defences ahead of the curve. Defence is strategically focusing on northern Australia and strengthening alliances in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, in response to recent global supply chain vulnerabilities. Defence wanted a large, international provider to reduce supply chain risk, deliver routine services, and rapidly scale up for crisis response in an outcome-focused contract.
The stage is now set for a transformation—where precision, speed, and a spirit of innovation will define the next chapter of Defence Theatre Logistics.
Perry Singh, President of Toll’s Government and Defence business, was glowing in his praise of his team for all the work they had put into the tender response process. “Our team have been fabulous in their commitment to develop a solution for Defence that is best-in-class. Our core project team engaged from across Toll Group to gather and consolidate critical input and assistance, utilising expertise across other industries and business verticals to form a solution and response that has delighted our customer.”
Mr Singh further elaborated, saying “It's very satisfying to see how a laser-focused mindset and approach can deliver such a successful and momentous outcome for our business”
With operational readiness as the headline, the transition-in phase kicks off now. There will also be a significant increase in staff at Toll as part of this contract, with approximately 800 additional team members starting in a phased approach over the course of a 12-month period, commencing this month.
If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a part in a logistics blockbuster, now’s your chance! Interested in stepping into the spotlight with Toll on this landmark Defence contract? Just follow the link below to discover more and submit your expression of interest:
Expressions of Interest - Government & Defence - Australia Wide
Learn more about Toll, their warehousing and distribution solutions, as well as other ways in which they work with and support defence forces globally at the below links:
https://www.tollgroup.com/solutions/industries/government-defence
https://www.tollgroup.com/about/news-and-media/toll-group-partner-defence-new-adf-logistics-contract
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