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Sea freight forwarding for Australia

Big ambitions.
Room to move.

Connect your Australian business with overseas suppliers and customers. We coordinate sea freight imports and exports, bringing container bookings, shipping documents and the agreed collection and delivery handovers into one plan.

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Container vessel alongside a busy cargo terminalFCL & LCL / Import & export / Reefer containers

What we coordinate

Sea freight forwarding.
Across Australia.

Full containers, shared space and specialist cargo. Ocean freight that fits your business.

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Full container loads

Dedicated container space for higher volumes, regular stock movements and shipments that need to travel together.

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Less than container loads

Consolidated shipping for smaller consignments, with origin handling and destination arrangements coordinated around your cargo.

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Specialist ocean freight

Reefer, break bulk and project cargo options for shipments with requirements beyond a standard dry container. Sea Logic also specialises in scrap metal shipments, with cargo acceptance and loading arrangements reviewed for the proposed movement. Read our scrap-metal shipping guide.

Compare the handovers

FCL or LCL?
Look beyond the volume.

Two ways to move sea freight. Compare the full scope before choosing.
What to considerFCL · dedicated containerLCL · shared container
HandlingPlan container loading and unpacking for your consignment.Allow for consolidation and deconsolidation, as well as collection and delivery.
ReceivingConfirm container access, unloading and the empty return.Confirm package or pallet receipt, access and any delivery booking.
TimingReview equipment availability, cut-offs and the booked sailing.Include consolidation and destination unpacking milestones in the timing.
Cost comparisonAsk about the whole movement and applicable container time limits.Check volume or weight assessment, minimums and handling at both ends.

There is no universal volume threshold at which one is always cheaper. Packed dimensions, weight, handling and the current route-specific quote determine the comparison. On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways.

From enquiry to movement

Clear from the start.

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Review cargo, volume and delivery dates

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Confirm routing, capacity and documents

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Coordinate collection, clearance and delivery

Planning your sea freight

Before the booking. Beyond the port.

Start with the full movement: supplier collection, origin handling, ocean carriage, destination charges, clearance and delivery. Tell us which stages you need coordinated and which are arranged by your supplier or buyer. FCL, LCL and specialist cargo options should be compared on that same scope.

Container availability, sailing schedules and cargo-ready dates need to line up. For exports, confirm equipment release, the loading address, packing responsibilities and terminal cut-offs. For imports, confirm release, delivery access, unloading and empty returns. Share final packed dimensions, weights and any temperature or handling needs in either direction.

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Before you request a quote

A brief we can build on.

  • Collection point, destination and agreed shipping terms
  • Final packed dimensions, gross weight and package count
  • Cargo-ready date and required receiving window
  • Temperature, dangerous-goods or unusual handling needs
Prepare your shipment brief
Understand the scope
Origin & ocean

Collection, packing or consolidation, export handling and ocean carriage. Confirm the booked route and whether transhipment is involved.

Destination & delivery

Terminal or depot handling, document release, brokerage and the agreed road leg. Duty, tax and inspections need their own assessment.

Time-related charges

Ask which storage, demurrage or detention terms apply, when the relevant clocks start and what happens if unloading is delayed.

From Australia to your customer

Export sea freight from Australia

Start with the Australian collection point and the port or delivery address your overseas customer expects. FCL gives you dedicated container space; LCL adds consolidation and receiving-depot handovers. Confirm equipment availability, loading responsibilities and the booked sailing’s document and cargo cut-offs before committing to a customer delivery date. Agree who handles overseas clearance, charges and receipt.

Exporting from Australia: prepare the whole journey

Australian service areas

Global freight.
An Australian connection.

Explore the practical details for your Australian gateway. Service areas do not imply a local branch office.

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Useful to know

Your questions.
Answered.

Is FCL or LCL right for me?

The answer depends on volume, handling needs and the total door-to-door cost. Share your packing list and we can compare suitable options.

Which Australian ports do you support?

We coordinate shipments through Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle and Adelaide, with inland delivery arrangements discussed for each shipment.

Is there a fixed volume at which FCL becomes cheaper than LCL?

No universal cut-off applies. Compare the same route and scope using actual packed volume, weight, handling needs and current charges. Container fit and weight limits still need checking.

Does an ocean ETA mean my goods can be delivered that day?

No. Discharge, cargo availability, required releases and transport bookings follow arrival. Discuss the date needed at your premises, not just the vessel ETA.

Can the quote include both ends of the journey?

Ask us to define the collection, origin handling, freight, destination clearance and delivery responsibilities in writing. Door-to-door does not automatically include every tax, inspection or unloading cost.

What does a sea freight forwarder coordinate?

A freight forwarder connects the shipping-line booking with the other services in your agreed scope. That can include supplier collection, origin handling, shipping documents, customs brokerage and Australian delivery. Sea Logic is based in Melbourne and coordinates freight through major Australian ports. We are your freight coordinator, not the shipping line operating the vessel.

Can you help with container shipping from China or other overseas markets?

Tell us the supplier’s collection address, Australian destination and when the cargo will be ready. Our core markets include the Far East, South East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Europe and Africa. The exact origin and destination determine the route, current service availability and any transhipment. Confirm the full scope before comparing quotes; a port-to-port price does not describe a door-to-door movement.

What should an Australian exporter confirm before container loading?

Confirm the cargo-ready date, equipment requirements, loading location and the cut-offs for the booked sailing. Identify who is arranging packing, export documents and the destination handover. Give the team final dimensions and weights rather than an estimate based on unpacked goods. The buyer’s receiving requirements and agreed shipping terms belong in the same plan.

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Useful knowledge for this shipment.

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