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]

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