Looking for an Australian freight forwarder? What is a freight forwarder and what exactly do they do ? Freight forwarding is mostly a term used for international freight and couriers. Generally a freight forwarder will organise the movement of airfreight, sea freight , consolidation, and organise customs clearance and cartage of your items. In Australia there are many freight forwading companies how do you pick the best service and price available?

Customs clearance: When items arrive into Australia there are barrier controls that need to be cleared. Generally this is AQIS or quarantine and Australian customs. A freight forwarder will organise the compliance by collecting from you the relevant documentation and submitting to customs for clearance. Freight forwarders / customs brokers need to be licenced to be able to submit this data for clearance. It is always best to contact the freight forwarder prior to sending to make sure you understand the general rules including fumigation and most importantly the duty and tax part of shipping in Australia.