About Us
- Who’s Behind This Site / About This Project:
This website is designed and maintained by a seasoned freight forwarder and licensed custom broker with many years of hands-on international logistics experience. The writers' experience with complicated freight movements and international shipping compliance gives them a useful perspective on how global trade functions in reality. The objective is to bridge the gap between sophisticated logistics techniques and reliable, easily comprehensible facts by providing relevant, current information-not just about how freight flows from point A to point B, but also why it matters. - Why This Site Exists:
The goal of this website is to simplify customs brokerage and freight forwarding. The content on this website aims to clarify international trade ideas for importers, exporters, students, and inquisitive minds with an emphasis on accuracy, simplicity, and practical applicability. From customs processes to freight route selection, the goal is always the same: to simplify and lessen the burden of international logistics..
Example Pricing for Freight, Customs, and Warehousing
Sample prices that are typically seen in freight forwarding and customs brokerage operations are displayed in the following table. These costs are merely examples and may change depending on the service providers, volume of shipments, route, and other factors...
| Service Type | Description | Rate (AUD) | Notes and Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customs Clearance | Import Declaration Filing | $50 per shipment | Includes basic documentation |
| Customs Clearance | Export Declaration | $40 per shipment | Applicable for standard cargo |
| Freight | Air Freight | $5.50 per kg | Minimum 45kg charge applies |
| Freight | Ocean Freight | $250 per CBM | Port-to-port service |
| Warehouse Storage | General Pallet Storage | $10 per pallet/day | First 3 days free |
| Warehouse Storage | Temperature Controlled Storage | $20 per pallet/day | Advance booking required |
| Additional Service | Labeling & Repacking | $1.50 per unit | Bulk discounts available |
| Additional Service | Last Mile Delivery | $30 per delivery | Within metro area only |
