Delivering Success Since 1941
In 1941, William “Pen” Pengelly took a bold step into the transport industry, investing £120 of his savings as a deposit on a second-hand Chevrolet truck. From that single truck began a legacy of innovation, reliability, and service that continues to define Pengelly’s Global Logistics today.
Operating from his home, Pen joined the ranks of carriers at the Auckland wharf, competing for cargo as it became available. Over the next two decades, he expanded to a fleet of twelve vehicles and relocated operations to a warehouse in Parnell, strategically positioned near the waterfront.
When Pen’s sons, Trevor and Warren, joined in the mid-1960s, the business entered a new era. Together they guided Pengelly’s through the export boom of the 1960s and the deregulation challenges of the 1970s and 1980s — growing, adapting, and continuing to Deliver Success for clients across New Zealand.
In the early 1970s, Pengelly’s diversified into Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding, adding Travel Services in 1981. By 1984, the company had expanded into Wellington and Christchurch, providing true “all-port” coverage for major trading companies nationwide.
Recognising the strategic importance of Australia, Pengelly’s acquired International Trade Management (ITM) in 1992. Established in 1896, ITM brought a strong presence in Sydney and Melbourne and, under Pengelly’s ownership, expanded to Brisbane (1996), Adelaide (2003), and Perth (2010). Today, over 200 logistics professionals deliver Pengelly’s full suite of services across both countries.
From Pen Pengelly’s vision and the leadership of Trevor and Warren, to the expertise of our dedicated teams and the loyalty of our clients, Pengelly’s has grown into a trusted leader in New Zealand and Australian logistics.
More than eighty years later, Pengelly’s Global Logistics operates across ten offices, with twelve service divisions, continuing our proud tradition of Delivering Success — every shipment, every client, every day.