Air Freight Shipments To Australia

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 4

In this episode of the Platinum Freight® podcast, Peter McRae discusses Air Freight shipments to Australia.

The conversation covers the different forms of air cargo shipments available, including express carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL and general air cargo with commercial airlines.

The benefits of choosing an express carrier are highlighted, along with the process of general air cargo from the overseas supplier to final delivery in Australia.

The role of customs brokers in processing customs clearance and common issues and best practices for air freight shipments are also discussed.

Show Notes

• Different forms of air cargo shipments, including express carriers and general air cargo, are available for sending goods to Australia.

• Express carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL handle small packages quickly and offer comprehensive door-to-door services.

• General air cargo travels with commercial airlines and is suitable for larger shipments that don’t require quick transit times.

• Customs brokers are crucial in processing customs clearance for air freight shipments.

• It’s important to be aware of the 24-hour free time for collecting goods from the air cargo terminal and to involve customs brokers early in the process.

• Common issues with air freight processes include storage fees, the need for free trade certificates, and import duty considerations.