“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
Awards and Recognition
Depth Logistics has been recognised by industry and professional bodies many times, including as a finalist in the 2024 Australian Space Awards (Business of the Year – SME) and as a winner of the Lloyd’s List Transport and Shipping Logistics award in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Our awards
| Year | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Finalist | Australian Space Awards – Business of the Year – SME |
| 2024 | Finalist | Defence & National Security Workforce Awards – Best Employee Incentive Program, Initiative or Event |
| 2020 | Finalist (Highly Commended) | Daily Cargo News Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – Freight Forwarder of the Year |
| 2017 | Finalist | Julie Magnone – Lloyd’s Freight Forwarder of the Year |
| 2017 | Finalist | Julie Magnone – Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – Freight Forwarder of the Year |
| 2014 | Finalist | My Business Awards |
| 2013 | Finalist | Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – Freight Forwarder of the Year |
| 2005, 2006, 2007 | Winner | Lloyd’s List Transport and Shipping Logistics award |
| 2004 | Winner | National Logistics and Supply Chain award |
| 2003 | Winner | National Logistics and Supply Chain award |
Founder awards
Our founder, Brad Skelton, has also been individually recognised:
- 2006 – Winner – Brad Skelton – Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2004 – Winner – Brad Skelton – Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2004 – Winner – Brad Skelton – Australian Institute of Management Owner Manager of the Year
What our awards reflect
Our 2024 Australian Space Awards finalist place reflects our space industry logistics work, and our 2024 Defence & National Security Workforce Awards finalist place was for an employee incentive program – see Careers and our veteran and Reservist support. Learn more about Depth Logistics and our ISO certifications.
Get in touch
Contact Depth Logistics
Call your nearest office, or reach us any hour on the 24-hour line.
24-hour line
07 3054 4670Coolangatta
Head office
2/17 Griffith St
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Postal address: PO Box 811
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Brisbane
8 Culya St
Pinkenba QLD 4008
Darwin
31 Muramats Rd
East Arm NT 0822
Townsville
16 Mackley St
Garbutt QLD 4814
Frequently asked questions
What awards has Depth Logistics won?
Depth Logistics won the Lloyd's List Transport and Shipping Logistics award in 2005, 2006 and 2007, and the National Logistics and Supply Chain award in 2003 and 2004.
Was Depth Logistics a finalist in the Australian Space Awards?
Yes. Depth Logistics was a finalist for Business of the Year – SME at the 2024 Australian Space Awards.
Has Depth Logistics been recognised as a freight forwarder?
Yes. Depth Logistics was Highly Commended in the Freight Forwarder of the Year category at the 2020 Daily Cargo News Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, and was a finalist for Freight Forwarder of the Year in 2013 and 2017.
