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Home Case Study Warehouse and Truck Parking Hardstand Area for Direct Freight Express

Warehouse and Truck Parking Hardstand Area for Direct Freight Express

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Direct Freight Express
Brief/Overview
Family owned and operated and founded in 1993, Direct Freight Express (DFE) is one of Australia’s leading road freight companies with over 60 depots currently forming the DFE operation across Australia.
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Industrial warehouse building with four closed roller shutter doors under a metal canopy, providing space for lorry express parking.
A row of closed warehouse loading bay doors under a large metal canopy, suitable for lorry parking.
An empty warehouse with high ceilings, metal walls, and concrete floors suitable for lorry parking.
Aerial view of an industrial warehouse with a loading bay, adjacent lorry parking, and a shipping container.

Challenges

Overcoming Site Constraints

Given the large area dedicated to external hardstand and swales, site access and manoeuvrability proved challenging throughout the project. The limited space for amenities and laydown required careful coordination to ensure safe and efficient construction while maintaining functionality for heavy vehicle movement.

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Solution

A Seamless Partnership in Delivery

As a repeat client, Direct Freight Express and AUSPAN Group already shared a strong working relationship — a foundation that enabled open communication and seamless collaboration from concept through completion.

AUSPAN’s integrated design and project management approach focused on maximising usable hardstand area for truck and trailer parking while optimising traffic flow and site efficiency. Through early involvement in feasibility, budgeting, and design development, AUSPAN ensured the new facility would meet DFE’s immediate operational needs while supporting long-term growth.

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