The Charter Group story

As of April 2023, Charter Transport joined with Central Express Ltd to form Charter Group.

Recognising the advantages of scale, and formalising a working  partnership of close to 20 years, these two companies now operate under a single strategic governance structure.

Charter has a company history extending back to the early 1980’s. Over 30 years, Charter has built a substantial Christchurch-based multi-transport business and accrued unprecedented delivery, distribution and logistics knowledge and expertise.

Central Express Ltd (CEL) is a key player in the success of New Zealand’s wine industry. As preferred transport partner for a long list of wine growers, makers and industry stakeholders, Central Express (CEL) (along with joint ventures Wine Express and QuayConnect) transport, store and distribute industry inputs, grapes, bulk liquids and finished wine around the country and globally.

The new Charter Group reflects the two companies shared philosophy of innovation and performance, allowing for fleet synergies and unlocking opportunities for future growth.