Carroll’s — Family-Owned 3PL Logistics
Experts Since 1969
From One Truck to a National 3PL Partner
Carroll’s is a leading New Zealand 3PL logistics company with two strategic warehousing and distribution centres — one near Auckland Airport and Wiri Inland Port, the other on Auckland’s North Shore in the Albany business district.
Established in 1969, Carroll’s is proudly family-owned and operated, offering a personalised, non-corporate culture where customers are treated like family. When you partner with us, you won’t get a supermarket-style “one size fits all” approach. You’ll get flexibility, care, and a bespoke logistics model built around your needs.
Built on Family Values, Powered by Innovation
Managing Director Chris Carroll’s parents, Tony and Vera, started the business over 50 years ago with one truck and a pinboard. “Dad would come home with pockets full of dockets, and Mum would take over. All the dockets went on the back of the couch — that was the admin department,” says Chris.
That humble beginning has grown into a significant and established 3PL provider working with leading local and international brands. Many of our customers have been with us since the early 1970s — a testament to the service, trust, and competitive pricing we’ve delivered for decades.
Chris Carroll - Managing Director
A Commitment That Lasts Generations
Chris’s connection to the business runs deep. “When I was ten, Dad took me to an auction, and we bought a forklift. We still have it 35 years later.” Just like that forklift — and many long-standing team members — Carroll’s values, customer relationships, and dedication to service have stood the test of time.
Our Values in Action
Chris leads Carroll’s with a commitment to:
- Customer focus and solution-driven service
- Respect for people and strong teamwork
- Integrity, quality, and efficiency
- Personal accountability in every project
At Carroll’s, we blend old-school values with modern logistics excellence — delivering a 3PL experience that’s personal, flexible, and built for your success.
CF Bedford Truck. The first orange and white Carroll’s truck.
The beginning of the association with Mitsubishi Fuso and supplier William Gill and Sons.
Construction of Carroll’s Eden Terrace warehouse.
Carroll’s Eden Terrace Warehouse.
Chris Carroll washing an early Carroll’s truck.
Alan Brown, Carroll’s long term Dispatcher, Storeman and multi tasker extraordinaire!
The pride of the fleet! Barry Mckenna’s first Carroll’s steel truck.
The trusty 1985 Mitsubishi Forklift still in the fleet today. Tony Carroll hard at work devanning paper.
Carroll’s first container side-loader with Richard Nathan on the levers.
Carroll’s first curtain-side truck. An end of an era tarping loads.
Carroll’s container side-loader now capable of transporting 40’ shipping containers.
Vera, Tony Carroll and a very young long haired Deryl Davies!
Construction of Carroll’s Mangere Bridge depot.
Mitsubishi Fighter
Peter Dent and Tony Carroll. Peter retired in 2016. Very much part of the family, we miss you Peter!
Carroll’s Mangere Bridge depot.
Tony and Vera Carroll. The hardworking team.
Carroll’s open new branch in Albany, Auckland.
Carroll’s introduce very narrow aisle (VNA) wire guided forklifts.
The second Hammar Ultra Light container side loader. A quantum leap in side loader advancement. Safer, lighter, with significant productivity gains.
Automatic Electric Hybrid Fuso Truck. Sees lower running costs and lower emissions. Trucks have come a long way since 1969.
Carroll’s 50 years. Moving goods since 1969.
New addition to our crane truck fleet - Long reach capability to 23.5 metres.
Carroll's Mahunga Drive - Increased warehousing of 3PL pick, pack and deliver.
New pallet tilter capability for our crane trucks.
Investing in People, Facilities & Technology
We’ve consistently reinvested in what matters:
People – Skilled, experienced teams who go the
extra mile.
Facilities – Modern, secure, and strategically located logistics centres.
Technology – Advanced systems that keep us ahead
of the corporates.
2 Mahunga Drive Mangere
Bridge 2022 Auckland
7 John Glenn Ave, Rosedale
Albany 0632 Auckland
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