Container shipping without the container-sized headache
Weekly LCL consolidations and full container loads through the Port of Brisbane, with cartage, customs and delivery handled by one team.
What this service covers
Sea freight remains the most cost-effective way to move serious volume, and Brisbane is one of Australia's most efficient gateways. Our consolidators run weekly LCL services on the major Asia–Australia lanes, and our FCL desk books direct with the shipping lines so your container moves on the sailing you were quoted, not the one that was convenient for a forwarder.
Because our customs, wharf cartage and warehousing teams sit in the same Brisbane operation, your shipment moves from port to door as one job — not three subcontractors chasing each other.
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What you get with Sea Freight
Every booking includes the essentials below — no hidden line items, no surprises on the invoice.
- Weekly LCL consolidations on major Asia–Australia lanes — from $310/m³
- 20′ and 40′ full container loads, import and export
- Wharf cartage, port handling and dehire management
- Fumigation, packing and container inspection coordination
- Buyer’s consolidation from multiple suppliers into one container
- In-house customs clearance and quarantine handling
Sea Freight rates
Indicative port-to-port rates through the Port of Brisbane. Origin and destination charges are quoted separately per shipment.
| Service | Billed per | Rate (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| LCL — consolidated cargo, major lanes | per m³ | from $310 |
| FCL — 20′ general purpose container | per container | from $2,450 |
| FCL — 40′ general purpose container | per container | from $3,980 |
| FCL — 40′ high cube container | per container | from $4,150 |
| Port handling & shipping documentation | per consignment | from $220 |
| Coastal service BNE–SYD/MEL, 20′ | per container | from $1,850 |
Ocean freight rates move with the market; the figures above are indicative starting points confirmed on a per-sailing basis. All rates are indicative starting prices in AUD, exclusive of GST.
Sea Freight FAQs
Typical port-to-port transits to Brisbane are 12–18 days from major Chinese ports, 20–28 days from South-East Asia and 28–38 days from Europe. Add 5–10 days for customs, quarantine and delivery on imports.
As a rule of thumb, LCL suits shipments under about 13–15 m³. Above that a 20′ FCL is usually cheaper per cubic metre and reduces handling risk. We will cost both options on request.
Yes — our in-house customs brokerage clears the entry, manages quarantine directions and coordinates wharf collection, so the whole import is one job with one invoice.
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Send us the details of your shipment and we will come back with a firm quote — usually within one business hour.
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