BRISBANE, QLD — December 5, 2023 — Digital freight forwarding innovator Explorate has capped off its most successful year of industry recognition to date, securing a coveted spot on the Australian Financial Review’s (AFR) Digital Transformation Leaders list.
Published annually, the prestigious national index profiles and celebrates the top corporations and technology scale-ups across Australia that are fundamentally reshaping traditional business models through cutting-edge digital integration. Explorate was selected by the expert judging panel for its role in dismantling antiquated, paper-based international logistics systems and replacing them with a highly automated, tech-enabled infrastructure.
The AFR recognition rounds out a stellar, award-winning year for Explorate, following closely behind its 29th-place ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 index and taking home the Trailblazer title at the Brisbane Young Entrepreneur Awards. The consecutive milestones highlight how rapidly the market is shifting toward tech-driven logistics management.
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By building an open, unified operating system for global trade, Explorate enables modern shippers to bypass traditional, fragmented communication channels. The cloud-based platform automates instant quotes, provides multi-modal real-time milestone tracking, stores digital compliance documents, and automatically generates carbon footprint analysis metrics.
"To be named an AFR Digital Transformation Leader is an incredible honour that validates our core product vision," said Conor Hagan, Co-CEO of Explorate. "For decades, freight forwarding relied on offline friction, endless spreadsheets, and guesswork. True digital transformation isn't just about building an app; it's about re-engineering the workflow from the ground up to give businesses absolute data integrity and a clear competitive advantage."
As global supply chain volatility and economic headwinds continue to pressure commercial margins, the AFR report emphasises that structural digitisation is no longer optional for high-growth enterprise companies.
"Our growth trajectory mirrors a broader macroeconomic shift," added Alex Ewart, Co-Founder. "The world's most resilient shippers are migrating toward digital-first allies. This recognition proves that our team's execution is setting a new benchmark for how global commerce operates."
About Explorate
Explorate is a digital freight forwarder that makes global logistics management remarkably straightforward. Combining a cutting-edge platform—featuring instant bookings, real-time track and trace, and smart workflow dashboards—with a concierge-style team of logistics experts, Explorate provides modern shippers with the agility and supply chain control required in today’s volatile market.
Bringing 10+ years of experience across international marketing, business administration, and strategic brand management, Explorate's media lead has directed corporate communications within competitive industrial and tech sectors to expertly navigate reputation across the digital supply chain landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explorate gives supply chain managers one real-time view across ever forwarder, lane and mode without replacing your current process, partners or systems.
