About Kollaras Trading Company

Kollaras Trading Company is a global solutions provider servicing wholesalers and importers of beverages for over 60 years.

A third-generation family business spanning over 60 years, KTC has imported and exported wholesale quantities of beverages to countries all over the world. Working at the forefront of global trade, KTC established and maintains strong relationships with manufacturers, producers, distributors and traders all over the world.

KTC supply and trade all the major beverage brands in addition to accessing many other brands on a buy to order basis. Our network and systems provide a platform for buyers and sellers to elevate their opportunity with better deals, reliable service and scalable solutions.

We have developed and invested heavily in IT systems that enable us to be globally competitive in all markets. Continuing to invest in technology utilising the most recent AI engines, enables us to identify the best solution for our customers and analyse market trends across the world.

Our solutions based approach to trading is what elevates KTC to be the trader of choice globally and is the reason for our continued success spanning 60 years.

Meet the Team

Our History

Kollaras Trading Company is founded by the late John Kollaras, an immigrant from Greece. At this time the business was a humble fruit shop in Wollongong. Towards the end of the decade the operation began to evolve into the wholesale of various goods to the merchant ships docked at Port Kembla.

1960s

After completing their studies John’s sons, Tass and Michael Kollaras, joined the business. With new eyes came new opportunities and they started to shift their focus to wholesaling, specifically produce and frozen food.

1970s

With John, Tass and Michael Kollaras focused on international expansion, the ‘80s were an exciting time for the business. During this period their main interest became the importation and exportation of produce, frozen food, soft drink and other commodities. With this shift, the international footprint of KTC continued to grow.

1980s

KTC continues its expansion with the purchase of Tosti Cellars liquor stores and a collection of other significant investments including car dealerships and their property portfolio. By the mid-90s reform in importation law created greater opportunity in the retail, export and duty-free arm of the business.

1990s

Building on the current platform of alcohol trading, KTC serves a range of domestic and international businesses and organisations, including key cruise ship operators.

2000s

A globally recognised importer and exporter, KTC further builds on the platform of alcohol trade with a partnership with Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM), and a focus on driving growth in its Export business. The Kollaras Family also invests in governance and leadership, with the establishment of an Advisory Board and focus on talent development for future growth.

2010s

The early 2020s presented another opportunity for consolidation and growth. Some parts of the domestic and duty free businesses were opportunistically exited. The result was a renewed focus on KTCs high growth Export Arm, where strong growth across a diverse range of markets and product verticals was present.

2020s & Beyond

Our preferred 3PLs

Kollaras Trading Company (KTC) has a global network of third-party logistics (3PL) locations supporting the supply and distribution of over 17,000 products. All of the locations listed have KTC-owned stock ready to be shipped, equipping our clients with an established and reliable distribution system. 

Beyond our core 3PL partner locations, KTC maintains strong relationships with many more warehouse and distribution centres all over the world. KTC arms you with a seamless logistics solution for your wholesale beverage supply and trade.

Our Distribution Centres

*At Kollaras Trading Company (KTC) we are committed to conducting our operations with the highest level of integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. As such, we regret to inform our valued customers that we are unable to ship our products to countries that are subject to sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN) or other international regulatory bodies.

Our Locations

Europe

 

Loendersloot Global Logistics

Kooldreef 7, 4703 RE Roosendaal, The Netherlands

 

Top Logistics

Malledijk 3B (Unit 35), 3208 LA, Spijkenisse, The Netherlands

 

Seabrook Export Services Ltd

Admiral House, 853 London Road, West Thurrock, Essex, United Kingdom, RM20 3LG

 

NBK B.V.

Malledijk 3n, 02, 3208 LA Spijkenisse, Netherlands

Asia

 

Reliance Products Pte Ltd

23 Tuas Ave 10, Singapore 639149

Middle East

 

Global Maritime Warehouse

2nd Floor, Office 223-227, Al Fahim Building, Street 10, Mussafah Industrial, Abu Dhabi
U.A.E.

Oceania

 

Kollaras Trading Company

Head Office

7/104 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW, Australia 2500

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