ACFS Port Logistics - CEO message - UPDATE 2

8th August 2026
 
Dear Customers and Partners,
 
As you may by now be aware, ACFS Port Logistics (Australia only) has been placed into administration.
 
While ACFS is in administration, the Administrator is responsible for financial decisions relating to the business. As CEO, I remain responsible for management of business operations.
 
With that in mind, and speaking with you as CEO, I wanted to share my perspective on the future of ACFS. This business has been built on strong & longstanding relationships with customers who trust us with their freight, with partners who work alongside us, and with the people who give a great deal of themselves to it.
 
We have been deeply moved by the expressions of support and continued custom from clients and partners across the industry. This includes direct customers, freight forwarding operators, shipping lines, port authorities, and industry leaders.
 
I would also like to reassure you at this time that the ACFS e-Depots across Australia, which ACFS leases from owning entities that are unrelated to this administration process, also remain uninterrupted and operating as usual.
 
Looking forward
 
I have been advised by the Administrator that it intends to operate ACFS as a going concern during the administration process, which typically takes five weeks but can go longer depending on the circumstances. This process and its timings are properly theirs to manage, and I support their commitment to ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
 
There have been public suggestions that this process will interrupt the business. That is not the case. There are not expected to be any impacts on customers, retailers, employees or ports through this process.
 
Working with the Administrator, and with all of our dedicated team still in place conducting business as usual, there is no reason supply chains will be disrupted by this process.
 
We will continue to provide updates on the business, directly with customers and partners, and via our website, acfs.com.au. If you have specific questions, please reach out to our team through your usual channels. Thank you for your support.
 
Kind Regards
 
Arthur Tzaneros
Chief Executive Officer
ACFS Port Logistics