About us

Our
Story

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Tasmania and the world, providing sea freight services between Mainland and Tasmania six nights a week.

We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain, connecting Australian trading across the Bass Strait.

Tasmania is a resourceful, innovative and abundant exporter inspired by its home-grown ingenuity. Strait Link shares the same mindset providing an agile, reliable and dedicated service to help our customers thrive and grow their businesses.

Tasmanian goods and services exports growth reached over $5 billion in 2020-2021 financial year, with an ambition to reach $15 billion by 2050. A small island with an abundance of natural resources, it’s major industries include agriculture, forestry, mining, fishing and aquaculture.

Our cargo ships Tasmanian Achiever II and Victorian Reliance II operate across the Bass Strait. When introduced in 2019, the Tasmanian Achiever II was the largest cargo ship registered in Australia.

We employ over 400 people at our Burnie and Melbourne port terminals, making us a leading local employer in the northwest region of Tasmania.

The Bass Strait cargo shipping trade began in the 1950’s under the Australian Government owned Australian National Lines (ANL). Brambles entered the market in 1983, and was subsequently sold to Toll Holdings in 2002. In 2015, the business was acquired by Japan Post as part of their global expansion plan, and during Japan Post’s ownership the original Tasmanian Achiever and Victorian Reliance were replaced with larger and more modern ships in 2017.

In 2021, Allegro Funds acquired the Global Express division from Toll. Toll Shipping returned to Australian ownership as an independent and stand-alone shipping business and was renamed Strait Link Shipping to mark a new and exciting chapter in the long and proud history of the business.

Our dedication to being the supplier of choice for Bass Strait port to port services is demonstrated in our investment in people, local port infrastructure, and vessel upgrades over the years.

We are committed to finding solutions and supporting the local communities where we operate to contribute to a sustainable future for future generations.

Our Vision & Purpose

Our vision

Our vision is to be the marketing leading provider of customer focused freight shipping solutions.

Our purpose

We are Tasmania’s vital link connecting businesses and people to the mainland across the Bass Strait, as a their reliable and trusted supply chain partner.

Local Sponsorships

Strait Link is involved in a number of events that support the Burnie community, employee health and wellbeing, and charities. Our major sponsorships are with the Burnie10 community running event and the Burnie Surf Life Saving Club.

The Burnie10

The Burnie10 is Australia’s premier 10km road race and an iconic Tasmania community participation event. This year will see the iconic event celebrate its 40th anniversary year. The race will be held on Sunday the 27th October 2024, starting from Wilson Street, Burnie, in Tasmania.

The event is for everyone – people of all ages and fitness levels enter. The local government has been a force behind the Burnie 10. It was introduced by the Burnie Council to promote economic development and generate tourism for the town. While elite runners provide the glamour, the event purpose is to involve the community.

Tasmania’s media gets behind the event every year with the University of Tasmania, The Advocate and DuffTV being major sponsors. Strait Link is the event sponsor for 2024.

Burnie Surf Life Saving Club

The Burnie Surf Life Saving Club is Tasmania’s oldest Surf Life Saving Club (established 1921). The Club
has a proud history of serving the Burnie community both in our core business of keeping local beaches
nd water safe and also with our supporting programs and services – beach patrols, search and rescue, surf sports, child and youth development, health and fitness development and community
education.

Burnie SLSC is a professionally run, incorporated, voluntary, community service organisation. It is also
Tasmania’s most successful competition club in State and National Championships with a currentmembership of approximately 300 (with member’s
ages ranging from 5-85).

It is a vital community
organisation, and a key stakeholder in the Burnie City Council’s waterfront precinct.