Started in 1981, Wymap Group specialises in aviation logistics that link airside operations with road transport.
What started as a small operation over 40 years ago has grown into a business with over 800 employees and 170 assets servicing every federally controlled airport in Australia and New Zealand.
While airfreight makes up a small portion of total freight volume, it’s the preferred mode for moving high-value, time-sensitive cargo such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, and electronics. On average, airfreighted goods are valued at $115,000 per tonne, compared to just $1000 per tonne by sea.
As Peter Howie, Wymap Group General Manager – Commercial explained, “We remain one hundred per cent Australian-owned and operated, which allows us to work independently with not just the airports but also airlines and cargo specialists.
“Forty-four years in the business means that we are a trusted entity in this crucial area of logistics; a reliable partner in the supply chain, whether it be local, interstate or international freight movement.”
The company’s freight-forwarding facilities are strategically located to transfer cargo from aircraft containers directly onto trucks, and vice versa, enabling smooth movement between air and road.
Wymap’s vehicles are specifically built to accommodate airfreight containers and utilise Hydraroll floor systems, just like those used in aircraft.
“The Hydraroll system allows operators to efficiently move airfreight boxes and pallets, ensuring safe placement while being locked into place,” explained Peter.
“It is a system used airside and allows straightforward freight movement on and off the Wymap vehicle to the freight loaders airside.”
To expand this capability, Wymap recently added six new Isuzu FVY 240-300 Auto trucks to its fleet, five in Sydney and one in Perth.
With additional units arriving through 2025, Isuzu vehicles will soon make up close to a quarter of the company’s fleet.
The FVY 240-300 Auto offers a 24,000kg GVM and is powered by a 7.8-litre Isuzu turbo diesel engine delivering 981 Nm of torque at 1450 rpm.
It’s paired with a six-speed Allison 3500 automatic transmission. In terms of supporting high-value or heavy cargo, the FVY’s rear Hendrickson airbag suspension floats a comfortable 18,100kg capacity at ground level.
“The Isuzu FVY was an easy choice, as it meets all our operational needs, and the brand provides first-class support from fleet coordination to dealership service,” Peter added.
With rigorous schedules and changing demands, Wymap values vehicles that are reliable, safe, and easy to operate. “In our business, we must have a vehicle that does the job, includes all the safety elements, and is reliable to meet fluid schedules,” said Peter.
“Feedback has been very positive on everything from comfort through to ease of driving.
“We run a mix of freight vehicles, and Isuzu’s consistency helps streamline our driver training and transitions.”
Both on public roads and airside, safety is paramount. The FVY’s built-in passive and active safety features, including low light capable reverse cameras, are a welcome addition in complex airport environments where multiple vehicles, aircraft, and personnel operate simultaneously.
These safety systems not only protect the driver but also safeguard the equipment and cargo under Wymap’s care.
“Out on the regular roads, safety is important. Go airside, and there is a whole range of vehicles and aircraft on top of that,” explained Peter.
“With so many moving parts on the tarmac and access roads, you need all the safety features you can get, including low light reversing cameras, which are a must.
“Our vehicles have to be compliant, and Isuzu well and truly ticks that box for Wymap and its employees.”