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Mainfreight Financial Result for the twelve months ended 31 March 2023
Mainfreight is pleased to confirm our full-year financial results to 31 March 2023; another record result and a more than satisfactory improvement on the prior year.

Trading Update | 9 Feb 2023
Mainfreight provides investors with a trading update in the interests of keeping the market informed.

Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2022
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2022, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

We're Open for Business!
Mainfreight Northlake, TX Warehousing is thrilled to be fully operating as the largest site to date in the Americas region. The team celebrated with food, drinks, games, live music and prizes with customer, vendors and partners.
The team is thrilled to be in a central location in America able to provide business to business, business to consumer and a variety of omni channel fulfillment to our customers.
The team is thrilled to be in a central location in America able to provide business to business, business to consumer and a variety of omni channel fulfillment to our customers.

Investor Day | October 2022
Investor Day for Mainfreight took place on the 21st of October, 2022 at the newly constructed Mainfreight Hobsonville branch in New Zealand

International Literacy Day
Today we proudly honor International Literacy Day and our partnerhsip with Books in Homes. The organization is modeled after Duffy Books In Homes New Zealand where our realtionship first blossomed. Read on to learn about the cause to end "booklessness" and how you can help today.

Mainfreight Sustainability Overview | 2022
We are pleased to release our Mainfreight Sustainability Overview 2022.

Mainfreight Canada 10 Year Party!
Please join us on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 for an evening of food, drinks, networking, live music, and giveaways!

Annual General Meeting 2022 | Chairman & Group Managing Director Speeches
Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday 28 July 2022 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director are available here.

Mainfreight's 2022 Annual Meeting Notice
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the details of their upcoming 2022 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 28th of July 2022.

Mainfreight Team Review | July 2022
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight 2022 Annual Report Released
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the release of our 2022 Annual Report.

Mainfreight Financial Result for the twelve months ended 31 March 2022
Mainfreight is pleased to confirm our full-year financial results to 31 March 2022; another record result and a more than satisfactory improvement on the prior year.

New Zealand Service Announcement | Service Update 15 March 2022
The global energy crisis, impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has seen unprecedented volatility in fuel prices. For more information around this and how this is affecting our services, click through to this news story.

Changes to the New Zealand National Team
2022 will see some exciting changes to the New Zealand National Team including Carl Geroge becoming the new Country Manager for New Zealand. Find out more in this news story.

Trading Update | 2 Feb 2022
Mainfreight provides investors with a trading update in the interests of keeping the market informed.

Mainfreight Chicago partners with Books in Homes
New Year, New Books! Books In Homes USA is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children in under-resourced communities in literacy and beyond. The Chicago Mainfreight team had the pleasure to work with Books in Homes USA at B.J. Ward Elementary School in Bolingbrook, IL. A free bookfair was held allowing each student to collect books of their choice.

Mainfreight Team Review | December 2021
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2021
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2021, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

Delivering with Sustainability – Mainfreight and the FUSO eCanter
Our commitment to sustainability is inherent in our 100-year vision. We continue to invest in real solutions to improve our carbon footprint. We have recently add two full electric truck to our fleet. Find out more here.

Mainfreight Adds To Their GDP Certified Global Network
As Mainfreight’s global network continues to expand, so does our GDP certified branches. Now including airfreight branches across the Americas, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, our global teams are even more equipped to deliver safely, quickly, and to where these Pharmacutical goods are needed most.

Trading Update | 1 Sep 2021
Mainfreight provides investors with a trading update in the interests of keeping the market informed of trading during COVID-19 restrictions.

Annual General Meeting 2021 | Chairman & Group Managing Director Speeches
Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday 29 July 2021 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director are available here.

Mainfreight Team Review | July 2021
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight 2021 Annual Report Released
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the release of our 2021 Annual Report.

2021 Annual Meeting
Here are the details of the 2021 Annual Meeting

Mainfreight Team Review | December 2020
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

John Eshuis appointed as Mainfreight's Group IT Manager
Mainfreight appoints John Eshuis as Group IT Manager

Mainfreight Tauranga recognised for their contribution to the community
Congratulations to our Mainfreight Tauranga team who won the 2020 Westpac Tauranga Corporate Leadership Award. We continue to expand and intensify our network through the development of new depots and warehouses. This creates opportunities to work with local communities in the development of our facilities, and ongoing engagement with Mainfreight's global team.

Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2020
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2020, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

Investor Update - Investor Day 14 Oct 2020
Investor Day Meeting for Mainfreight took place on the 14th of October, 2020 at the newly constructed Mainfreight Tauranga Branch.

Our new Mainfreight Tauranga Branch is open and ready for business
Today we open the doors to our brand new freight terminal in Tauranga.

Mainfreight receives kudos in Australian Parliament | 2 September 2020
Mainfreight receives kudos in Australian Parliament in relation to COVID-19 wage subsidies being returned to New Zealand Government.

Australian Financial Review | 25 August 2020
An article written in the Australian Financial Review this week, discussed the COVID-19 wage subsidies in Australian and New Zealand

Annual General Meeting 2020 | Chairman & Group Managing Director Speeches
Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday 30 July 2020 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director are available here.

Mainfreight Team Review July 2020
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight 2020 Annual Report Released
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the release of our 2020 Annual Report.

Mainfreight Trading Update | April 2020
Mainfreight today provides investors with a trading update as the effects of COVID-19 begins to impact on our current trading patterns across the five regions we operate in.
Mainfreight Trading Update | March 2020
Mainfreight today provides investors with a trading update to the market in light of trading results over the past three months.
Mainfreight Team Review | December 2019
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Deloitte Top 200 Names Mainfreight Company of the Year and Don Braid Executive of the Decade
At Deloitte's Top 200 Awards Night last Thursday (December 5th, 2019) at Spark Center in Auckland Mainfreight was awarded “Company of the Year” and Managing Director, Don Braid was named “Executive of the Decade”.
Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2019
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2019, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

Giving back to such a worthy cause
We are always looking for ways to support the special people in our community. The St John Ambulance Service provides a vital service to New Zealanders when they need it most. Find out how we gave back to such a worthy cause.
Annual General Meeting 2019 | Chairman & Group Managing Director Speeches
Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday 30 July 2019 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director are available here.

Mainfreight Team Review | July 2019
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight 2019 Annual Report Released
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the release of our 2019 Annual Report.
Mainfreight Financial Result for the Twelve Months to March 2019
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the Twelve months ended 31 March 2019, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX.

Mainfreight Team Review | December 2018
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide
Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2018
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2018, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

Don Braid awarded the 2018 New Zealand Shareholders' Association Beacon Award
For his outstanding leadership and willingness to achieve nothing but the best for the business and our shareholders, Don Braid has been awarded the 2018 New Zealand Shareholders’ Association Beacon Award.

Opening of our new cross-dock in Cluj Romania
We’re delighted to announce the opening of a brand new cross-dock in Cluj, Romania. The cross-dock contains 1600 sqm warehousing space and 500 sqm office space.
Mainfreight Taupo Official Opening | 3 October 2018
Mainfreight Taupo has been operating since December 2017 customers, team members and special guest from around the Central North Island region gathered to celebrate its officially opening.

Mainfreight Genk Official Opening
Mainfreight Genk had an official branch opening on the 25th of September 2018. Customers, team members and speakers gathered to celebrate this milestone.

Mainfreight Ghent Official Opening
Mainfreight Ghent had an official branch opening on the 26th of September 2018. Customers, team members and speakers gathered to celebrate this milestone.

Mainfreight Team Review | July 2018
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight 2018 Annual Report Released
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the release of our 2018 Annual Report.
Mainfreight Financial Result for the Twelve Months to March 2018
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the Twelve months ended 31 March 2018, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

Celebrating 40 years
Working towards our 100 year vision. March 6 2018 we celebrate 40 years as a team.

Mainfreight Team Review | December 2017
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide
Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2017
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2017, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.
Don Braid on the upcoming New Zealand Election
Mainfreight's Managing Director, Don Braid is interviewed by the New Zealand Herald on the upcoming election
CSCMP & Truckstop.com recognize & congratulate Mainfreighter, Daniel Smeltzer
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Truckstop.com recently awared Mainfreighter Daniel Smeltzer top prize in their annual call for Papers.

Mainfreight Team Review | July 2017
Our 2017 mid-year team review, written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide
2017 Annual Meeting
Notice is given that the annual meeting of shareholders of Mainfreight Limited will be held at 4.00pm on Thursday 27 July 2017 at the Barrel Hall, Villa Maria Estate, 118 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland.
Mainfreight 2017 Annual Report Released
Mainfreight is pleased to announce the release of our 2017 Annual Report.
Ocean Carriers have now suspended all ocean freight bookings to and from Qatar
Any freight you may have bound to/from Qatar via ocean cargo will be delayed – possibly for a long period of time
Mainfreight Financial Result for the Twelve Months to March 2017
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the Twelve months ended 31 March 2017, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.
Mainfreight USA receives real-time shipment updates from the Ocean Carriers themselves!
Real time connectivity with Ocean Carriers OOCL Maersk Evergreen CMA CGM and more!
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Mainfreight continues to invest in Europe
Due to the growth of Mainfreight in Europe we are further investing in an increase of capacity of both warehousing and distribution facilities.
Appointment of New Directors
We are pleased to advise that Kate Parsons and Sue Tindal will join the Company as Non-Executive Directors from 1 January 2017. Welcome to the team Kate and Sue.

Mainfreight Team Review | December 2016
Our 2016 end of year team review, written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide
2016 Annual Meeting
The 2016 Annual Meeting took place yesterday afternoon at the Orakei Bay Centre in Auckland. Up for re-election was Carl-Howard Smith and Bruce Plested who were both re-elected for another term on the Board. Within the next fortnight we will provide you with a full coverage video of the Annual Meeting.
Mainfreight Team Review | July 2016
Our 2016 mid-year team review, written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide
Mainfreight Financial Result for the Twelve Months to March 2016
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the Twelve months ended 31 March 2016, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.
Don Braid awarded the INFINZ Leadership Award
Nice work Don! We are proud to acknowledge that our Managing Director Don Braid has been awarded with the 2016 INFINZ Leadership Award.

Bruce Plested to be admitted to the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame
We are proud to acknowledge that our Founder and Chairman Bruce Plested has been selected as a 2016 Laureate and to be admitted New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Mainfreight Team Review | December 2015
Hot off the Press! The Mainfreight Team Review, written by our team for our team and shareholders
Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2015
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2015, together with Management commentary, as released to the market via NZX this morning.

Neil Graham ONZM - 21 October 1943 - 30 September 2015
It is with very heavy hearts that we must advise that our legend, Neil Graham, has passed away
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2015 Annual Meeting
The 2015 Mainfreight Limited Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 29 July 2015 at the Barrel Hall, Villa Maria Estate. Presentations from Chairman and Founder Bruce Plested and Managing Director Don Braid update shareholders on our current position and future direction.

Mainfreight Team Review | July 2015
Our mid-year team review, written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

2015 Annual Report Released
We Deliver. Our business specialises in global supply chain logistics, helping our customers satisfy the world’s ever-increasing demand for essential commodities.
Mainfreight Results for Twelve Months to March 2015
Mainfreight is pleased to provide you with a copy of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2015, together with Management commentary
Mainfreight Team Review | December 2014
Our end of year team review, written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Mainfreight Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2014
Half yearly results are out, EBITDA is up positive results from all division and an increased dividend as we stay on target for $2 billion revenue this year
DCB International Acquistion | October 31 2014
We are pleased to announce our latest acquisition expanding our Air & Ocean operation in New Zealand
New Zealand Business Hall of Fame Inductee - Don Rowlands
Don Rowlands Mainfreight first chairman and former director has been inducteed into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame
Annual Meeting of Shareholders 2014
Chairman, Bruce Plested and Managing Director, Don Braid share our visions for the furture at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Mainfreight Team Review | July 2014
Flying penguins, bus tours and SERIOUSLY BIG bits of equipment, this and lot more in our Mid Year Team Review

2014 Annual Report Released
Our vision for a 100 year company is not about reaching an end-point. It’s a mindset that every day and every deed is about growing a strong, iconic, enduring business.
2014 Annual Meeting
The 2014 Mainfreight Limited Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 at the Barrel Hall, Villa Maria Estate

Mainfreight Newsletter December 2013
Our end of year Newsletter, written by our team to keep our team members, customers and shareholders well informed about the activities of Mainfreight worldwide
Mainfreight Results for the Six Months ended 30 September 2013
Mainfreight are pleased to present our financial results for the first half of the 2013-2014 trading year and to announce an interim dividend of 13 cents per share.
Mainfreight Response to Low Ball Offer - John William Armour - Washington Securities
Mainfreight have posted a full page advertisement in prominent New Zealand newspapers in response to a low ball share offer from Washington Securities Pty Ltd

Mainfreight Newsletter July 2013
We proudly send a copy of our newsletter to each of our team members & shareholders who are also part of the wider Mainfreight family and make it available online.

2013 Annual Report
Mainfreight has proved itself as a solid long-term investment guided by what is best for our customers, our people, the communities we work in & our shareholders who believe in & back us
2013 Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 2013 will be held on the 31st of July. For transport details and meeting agenda please see the attached document

Mainfreight Trading Update March 2013
Mainfreight today provides investors with a trading update to the market in light of trading results over the past three months.

Mainfreight and Bairds Mainfreight Primary School 20th Anniversary
Mainfreight and Bairds Mainfreight Primary School mark the 20th anniversary of our association, celebrating with scholarships for students who have attended the school
Happy Birthday Mainfreight - 35 Today!
Mainfreight celebrates 35 years through consistent expansion and acquisition and has grown into a global freight forwarding and logistics business
Mainfreight's Newsletter The Team's Board Report December 2012
We proudly send a copy of our newsletter to each of our team members & shareholders who are also part of the wider Mainfreight family and make it available online.

Best Growth Strategy for 2012
Mainfreight are once again honored to win at the Deloitte Management Awards - this year Best Growth Strategy

Mainfreight Results for the six months ended 30 September 2012
Mainfreight is pleased to report a net suplus after taxation of $27.74 million for the first six months of the 2013 financial year, and also the appointment of Simon Cotter to our Board of Directors.

Mainfreight Financial Result for the three months ended June 2012
Mainfreight reports a net surplus after taxation of $12.41 million for the first three months of the 2013 financial year

Mainfreight Moves to 6 Monthly Reporting
At Mainfreight’s Annual General Meeting Group Managing Director Don Braid highlighted the intention to move to half yearly reporting
Annual General Meeting 2012: Chairman & Group Managing Director Speeches
Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday, 26 July 2012 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director are available here.
Mainfreight Newsletter July 2012
Our Team newsletter ensures our team members, customers and shareholders are well-informed of the activities and development of the Mainfreight Group as we expand our network around the world.

Mainfreight 2012 Annual Report
Setting ambitious goals, making our aspirations clear and working hard to achieve them. That’s the way we do things ‘round here. Mainfreight are pleased to release of our 2012 Annual Report

Mainfreight Results for Twelve Months to March 2012
Mainfreighted announces a record profit for the full year 2011-2012 financial year.

Mainfreight Moves into Moscow - Wim Bosman Russia
Mainfreight have made the move into Moscow, opening a second Wim Bosman branch in Russia. A local facility and customer service team streamlines freight from Europe to the world.
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 2011
Mainfreight records a record net surplus after tax and abnormals of $46.75M for the first nine months of the 2012 financial year, an increase of 34.9% on the previous year's result.
Change to Board of Directors
Mainfreight Director Don Rowlands indicated his intention to retire at the end of 2011.
Mainfreight’s December 2011 Newsletter
Mainfreight's Newsletter to their team "The Team's Board Report" is not just business news. It contains stories from and about the Mainfreight team. Read a copy here
Financial Result for the Six Months Ended September 2006 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's Financial Result for the Six Months Ended September 2006, a net profit after taxation and before abnormals of $14.75 million for the first six months of the 2007 financial year.
Financial Result for the Three Months Ended June 2006 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's Financial Result for the Three Months Ended June 2006, a net profit after taxation of $6.33 million for the first three months of the 2007 financial year.
Financial Result for the Twelve Months Ended March 2006 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's Financial Result for the Twelve Months Ended March 2006, record net profit after taxation of $29.035 million for the twelve months of the 2006 financial year.
Financial Result for the Nine Months Ended December 2005 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's Financial Result for the Nine Months Ended December 2005, Mainfreight reports a net profit after taxation of $20.265 million for the first nine months of the 2006 financial year.
Financial Result for the Six Months Ended September 2005 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's Financial Result for the Six Months Ended September 2005 reports a net profit after taxation of $10.330 million for the first six months of the 2006 financial year.
Financial Result for the Three Months Ended June 2005 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's financial result for the three months ended June 2005, a net profit after taxation of $4.229 million for the first three months of the 2006 financial year.
Financial Result for the Twelve Months Ended March 2005 (Unaudited)
Mainfreight Group's Financial Result for the Twelve Months Ended March 2005. ainfreight has posted a record net surplus of $13.520 million including Owens trading and purchase related costs.

Mainfreight Team Review | December 2022
Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide