Kwikasair

Kwikasair was an Australian logistics company. It was established in 1958 taking over the business of Collier Garland.[1] In 1965 it made an unsuccessful bid for East-West Airlines.[2] In 1968 it was purchased by Thomas Nationwide Transport (TNT).[3]

Kwikasair
IndustryLogistics
Founded1958
Headquarters
Australia
OwnerThomas Nationwide Transport

In 1971 Kwikasair expanded into Canada after DS Scott Transport was purchased and rebranded Kwikasair Canada.[4] In October 1973 it commenced operating in Europe with a London to Paris service.[5][6] By this stage TNT owned 60%, Hambros Bank 20% and Banque Worms 20%.[7]

By September 1974 it had expanded into Belgium, Switzerland and Iran.[8][9][10] The trademark was cancelled by TNT Express in 2019.[11]

References
  1. Freightlines Truck & Bus Transportation August 1961 page 64
  2. Kwikasir offer for airline Canberra Times 23 October 1965
  3. Kwikasair business bought by TNT Canberra Times 21 September 1968 page 19
  4. TNT acquires another Canadian company Freight & Container Transportation October 1971 page 52
  5. Kwikasair London-Paris hop Commercial Motor 27 July 1973
  6. Aussie haulage group aims high in Australia Commercial Motor 3 August 1973
  7. TNT on move in Europe Truck & Bus Transportation October 1973 page 142
  8. And Kwikasair to Middle East Commercial Motor 16 August 1974
  9. Kwikasair in Belgium Truck & Bus Transportation September 1974 page 43
  10. Kwikasair into Iran Truck & Bus Transportation October 1974 page 47
  11. Business Name Summary Australian Securities & Investments Commission
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