Our History
Your Shipping – Our Passion
The history of Gava Australia goes back to 1982, when the company’s founder, Dr Alessandro Colombini, came from Italy to Australia. In 1991, he entered the Shipping Industry working as an Italian Delegate for a local company. After 5 years of experience, Alex opened his own company in Sydney on the 20th of September 1996 in partnership with the Gava Group, a leading worldwide organisation.
Initially established as specialists in Italian-Australian traffic, Gava Australia has grown into a well-established company in the Oceania region. For more than 25 years, Gava Australia has supported and contributed to the success of many clients, who are today still very grateful to us.
Gava Australia has also provided work to many suppliers and business associates, creating opportunities for many employees to support their families. We are proud of who we are and how we have developed as a company over the years. Gava Australia prides itself on hard work and our genuine values, including loyalty, reliability, dedication, and passion.
Where it all began | Mascot, Sydney 1991
Whilst working in the Mascot Premises, Alex had the pleasure of working alongside a promising young man, Richard White. At the time, Richard was working on developing the first ‘software’ of the freight forwarding industry in Australia, which has now completely revolutionised the IT shipping industry across the globe. This company is now known as WiseTech Global.
It’s incredible to think that from these humble premises in Mascot back in 1991, both Alex and Richard, in different ways, were successful in fulfilling their dreams through their determination and passion for the industry. When you have the will and vision to create success, it is possible.
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