Express movements
Time-sensitive bookings with collection, airline handling and arrival requirements considered together.
Our services / Air freightWhen time
International air freight for Australian businesses
When time
changes everything.
For air freight imports and exports, start with the deadline at the final receiving address. We assess urgency, cargo readiness and available capacity, whether an urgent component is coming to Australia or an Australian order is leaving for an overseas customer.
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Express freight / Consolidation / Charter optionsWhat we coordinate
International air freight.
Planned end to end.
Express, consolidated and charter options for cargo with a deadline.
Consolidated air cargo
An option for businesses balancing speed and cost, using scheduled services and coordinated cargo consolidation.
Charter solutions
Discuss dedicated capacity for unusual dimensions, project equipment or urgent shipments that require a tailored plan.
Work back from the deadline
A flight is one part of the timeline.
From enquiry to movement
Clear from the start.
Share dimensions, weight and required arrival
Review available services and book capacity
Coordinate airport handling, clearance and delivery
Planning your air freight
A deadline needs a complete plan.
Air freight planning starts with the time the goods are needed at the final address. Cargo collection, airline acceptance, available capacity, airport handling, release and road delivery each need to be considered. Share a fixed deadline clearly, including the time zone and receiving hours.
Provide dimensions and gross weight for every packed piece, not just an estimated total. Identify batteries, liquids, fragile packaging and any temperature requirements before booking. The proposed service and chargeable weight assessment depend on the actual consignment.
Read the practical guideBefore you request a quote
A brief we can build on.
- Dimensions and gross weight of every packed piece
- A precise goods description, including batteries or liquids
- Collection contact, cargo readiness and local time zone
- Final delivery deadline, postcode and receiving hours
Understand the scope
Chargeable weight
The assessment may depend on both gross weight and volume. Ask which dimensional factor, minimums and rounding rules apply to the quoted service.
Handling & acceptance
Security, terminal handling and any specialist acceptance requirements should be identified in the scope. Do not assume a passenger baggage rule applies to commercial cargo.
The complete delivery
Compare collection, air carriage, destination handling, brokerage and delivery on the same basis. The lowest flight rate is not necessarily the lowest delivered cost.
From Australia to your customer
Air freight exports: ready before acceptance
An Australian-made replacement part or an overseas customer order needs more than a flight booking. Share the local collection address, final packed measurements, cargo-ready time and destination deadline. Confirm packaging, any specialist acceptance requirements and who prepares the documents before the cargo goes to the airport. Include the overseas handling and delivery scope when comparing services.
Exporting from Australia: prepare the whole journeyAustralian service areas
Global freight.
An Australian connection.
Explore the practical details for your Australian gateway. Service areas do not imply a local branch office.
Useful to know
Your questions.
Answered.
What details are needed for an air freight quote?
Please provide origin, destination, package count, dimensions, gross weight, commodity and the date your cargo needs to arrive.
Can you coordinate collection and delivery?
Yes. Discuss pickup, customs clearance and final delivery with our team so the quote reflects the complete journey.
Can you assess an urgent replacement part?
Yes. Provide its readiness, packed dimensions, weight and the operational deadline. Available capacity and the full delivery chain must be checked before an option is confirmed.
How is volumetric weight different from gross weight?
Gross weight is the packed physical weight. Volumetric weight expresses the space used under the applicable service calculation. Ask your coordinator to confirm which assessment governs the quote.
Can batteries travel by air?
Acceptance depends on the battery, equipment, packaging and applicable requirements. Identify the contents before booking and obtain a shipment-specific assessment; do not describe the cargo only as electronics.
How is an air freight forwarder different from an airline?
An airline operates the flight. A freight forwarder coordinates the shipment across the agreed collection, handling, air carriage, clearance and delivery stages. Sea Logic helps Australian importers and exporters compare these stages together. Give us the delivery deadline at the final address so we can assess options for the whole movement, not simply the next available departure.
How should I compare express and consolidated air freight?
Ask for the proposed routing, acceptance cut-off, expected handling milestones and included charges for each option. A consolidation may group consignments, while a more time-sensitive option may prioritise different capacity or routing. Neither description guarantees arrival or final delivery. The cargo’s readiness, size, acceptance requirements and available capacity determine which options can actually be offered.
Can a supplier’s airport quote leave costs for the Australian receiver?
Yes. Establish whether the quoted scope ends at the origin airport, arrival airport or receiving premises. Ask separately about collection, airport handling, customs brokerage and onward transport. Duties, taxes or inspections may also need assessment. Sharing the supplier’s written shipping terms and named place helps avoid comparing an airport-only price with a complete delivery quote.
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