After more than three decades in operation, Australian transport and logistics company XL Express has entered voluntary administration, putting around 200 jobs at risk and leaving customers scrambling to recover their goods. The company, once a familiar name along the east coast, had long provided freight services between Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
At its height, XL Express was more than just a transport business. It was a major co-sponsor of the Brisbane Lions AFL team, with its logo prominently displayed on the team’s uniforms. Its sudden collapse marks a significant disruption for both the transport sector and businesses relying on its services.
XL Express, along with 16 associated entities, entered voluntary administration last Friday. FTI Consulting partners Kelly-Anne Trenfield, Joanne Dunn, and Ross Blakely have been appointed as administrators to assess whether any part of the business can continue operating. In a statement, FTI Consulting said their team is “conducting an urgent assessment to consider the continued viability of XL Express.” Where freight deliveries cannot be completed, customers are being asked to collect goods directly from XL Express distribution centers.
Despite these arrangements, customers have expressed frustration over delayed shipments and missing packages. Many have turned to social media to voice their concerns, describing the situation as chaotic and accusing the company of poor communication in the lead-up to the collapse. Businesses that relied on XL Express for regular freight services are now searching for alternatives in an already stretched logistics sector.
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