Annual Report 2013 - Mainfreight

As tough as this year has
been, there is no growth
without pain. We are one
step closer to becoming a
100-year company.
In summary
By our own standards and past performance
we are disappointed with this year’s result.
Nevertheless we continue to achieve much
in our efforts to grow this business to be
globally capable and to offer our customers
the best possible levels of high quality
supply chain logistics services.
In terms of performance we are very
focused on improving our levels of sales
penetration across the network, particularly
in our strong growth areas of Asia, USA and
Europe.
In Australia, as our market share grows, we
will be vigilant in developing our levels of
service and selective in the freight profile we
attract to our Domestic distribution business.
Europe continues its re-build process, and
as we develop the Mainfreight culture and
disciplines there we are confident of a
higher level of financial contribution.
Our vision remains focused on the long-term
success of Mainfreight growing its global
logistics business, and developing products
and services to support our customers
everywhere they need us.
We have many of the best people, who
are passionate and take pride in achieving
success for ourselves and our customers.
This is our 100-year journey, and as tough
as this year has been, we look forward to
the opportunities ahead of us for improved
performance and a better and bigger
business in the future.
Come with us; it’s a helluva ride.
Don
Group Managing Director's Report
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