Freedom Fuels will exit the Quantem Pinkenba Terminal as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its East Coast fuel supply chain.
The company confirmed it will not extend its tenure at Pinkenba Terminal beyond January 2026 following a commercial review and discussions with the terminal owner.
From 1 February 2026, Freedom Fuels will continue supplying customers in South East Queensland and across the East Coast through a diversified network of third-party terminals, operating under long-term supply agreements.
Freedom Fuels said the move will increase operational flexibility and capacity, reduce concentration risk and strengthen supply resilience in a volatile fuel market.
Freedom Fuels CEO, Mark McKenzie, described the decision as a deliberate, forward-looking step focused on long-term supply security and value for customers.
“This is about strengthening our supply chain and enhancing our capacity to serve wholesale customers reliably and competitively,” he said.
“By expanding and diversifying our terminal access, we are reducing risk and positioning Freedom Fuels to consistently deliver secure supply at competitive prices, now and into the future.”
Freedom Fuels has long operated across multiple terminals in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
It has been trialling third-party terminal logistics in South East Queensland since September 2025 in preparation for the change.
McKenzie said delivery customers would see no change to service levels, product quality, ordering processes or points of contact.
“Our customers will continue to be supplied by Freedom Fuels, invoiced by Freedom Fuels and supported by the same experienced team,” he said.
Customers currently collecting fuel from Pinkenba will transition to alternative terminals, with the company working directly with each customer to ensure a smooth changeover.
Freedom Fuels said the shift also supports its broader growth strategy, including expanding its footprint, investing in its workforce and building a more resilient supply network.
“We are focused on what matters most: dependable supply, operational certainty and competitive pricing,” said McKenzie.
“These changes strengthen our ability to deliver on that promise.”
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