Alliance Distribution Services

Alliance Distribution Services (ADS) is a third-party logistics provider specializing in fulfillment and warehousing solutions for the publishing industry, operating from its state-of-the-art facility in Tuggerah on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. As a subsidiary of Hachette Australia, part of the global Lagardere group, ADS represents one of the largest publishing distribution operations in Australasia, dispatching over 18 million units annually. The company serves a diverse customer base of nearly 3,000 active customers spanning trade, educational, and gift retail sectors, and accounts for approximately 15% of trade publishing distribution across Australia and New Zealand. ADS supports publishers across multiple categories including trade, illustrated, educational, professional, schools, and children's books, delivering industry-leading service standards for each client. The company is committed to sustainability through its Changing the Story initiative launched in 2016, which drives continuous improvement in environmental practices including energy reduction and sustainable sourcing throughout its operations. ADS maintains market-leading service standards with a dedicated leadership team overseeing all aspects of distribution center management, customer and publisher services, and finance. The facility is conveniently located just 70 kilometers north of Sydney, near the M1 motorway, providing efficient access to major transport routes across eastern Australia.