For entrepreneurs, importers, and manufacturers, shipping from Germany to Australia can be the starting point for business expansion and increased revenue. Global Unity Logistics Logistics Company will help e-commerce sellers succeed in the Australian online market with an established supply chain to the mainland.
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We are a 3PL operator with seven years of experience shipping commercial goods to Amazon and other online marketplaces – offering a profitable transportation service to Australia.
Cargo transportation to Australia from Germany from the Global Unity Logistics company
We can send shipments to any city in Australia if you have an exporter in the EU and an importer in Australia. If you plan to ship to Amazon FBA warehouses, your exporter can also act as an importer.
Please contact our managers for more information by filling out the application form:
What types of delivery from Germany to Australia do we provide:
As a logistics operator, we can organize shipping in a way that is convenient for you. It can be sea transportation, shipping by air, or door-to-door delivery by container truck. Learn more about the conditions for delivery by each type of transportation below.
Air freight from Germany to Australia
During peak season, you will need airplane shipping to replenish stock quickly and prepare for high sales. It will allow you to get your goods to Amazon or other marketplace speedily and in a short period.
The air delivery from Germany to Australia originates from any international airport (3-7 days airport-to-airport), and we can deliver them to the door of your office, warehouse, or any other location.
Terms and conditions of air freight from Germany to Australia
| Weight/volume of cargo | Shipping time | Flight schedule | Type of shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 1 m³ | 7-14 days | weekly | Door-to-door |
You can choose the Incoterms terms most suitable for you, among which are:
- EXW – is the most favorable term for the seller. It obliges the buyer to pay for all delivery costs, export/import duties, handling, etc. The seller only arranges the buyer’s access to the goods at his factory, warehouse, or office.
- FCA – the following term differs from EXW. It means the place of the destination in the country of shipment and the payment of export formalities by the seller. He has to deliver the products to the specified location, and once the shipment is received, the buyer takes care of further expenses.
Shipping by sea from Germany to Australia
Do you have time to ship your goods, or do you have heavy, bulky goods that must be transported to Australia carefully? Then sea shipping from Germany to Australia is the right option for you. The requirements for such items when ordering transportation by ship are less stringent than for airfreight.
Sea freight from Germany to Australia: terms and conditions
| Weight/volume of cargo | Shipping time | Flight schedule | Type of shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 100 kg; | 60 days | weekly | Door-to-door |
Advantages of sea transportation
- Cost savings – sea freight is much cheaper than air delivery, for example. This is especially true when the cargo is sent over long distances.
- Efficient transportation – there are several types of ocean shipping – LCL and FCL. You can opt for LCL shipping if you don’t have enough products to occupy the entire container. It allows you to share space and freight costs with other consignors of the shipment.
- Dangerous Goods shipping – when the product is not accepted on the plane because it poses a danger to the crew and other cargo on board, such goods are shipped by sea in a full container with an MSDS certificate.
FCL and LCL shipping
FCL delivery Germany-Australia is an excellent choice if you have a lot of merchandise (from 20 tons or 2000 kg), is suitable for you. This is a Full Container Load or delivery in a full 20-foot (40-foot) container. In this case, the container contains only your shipments.
LCL shipping suits entrepreneurs who send small quantities of products (from 100 kg) and want to save on shipping costs. For this purpose, the goods of several shippers are grouped into one container, and the amount for transportation is distributed to all shippers.
Sea Shipping Routes from Germany to Australia
Container ships depart from the German ports of Bremerhaven Hamburg and arrive at the harbor of Sydney, Melbourne, or another port closest to the final address with a container terminal.
How to Ship Cargo from Germany to Australia?
Freight Costs from Germany to Australia
The cost of shipping from Germany to Australia may change according to such conditions:
- Type of transportation – shipping by plane is usually more expensive than shipping by sea vessel. This is due to faster delivery, high fuel prices, and smaller aircraft capacity.
- Line congestion – during high season, there may be higher fares due to a surge in demand for transportation.
- Fluctuations in ocean and air freight rates – carriers may increase delivery rates based on higher fuel prices or fluctuations in demand.
- Probability of downtime – cargo is left at the port after delivery to the destination country. Container storage is limited to specific periods, and additional costs may be incurred if these times are exceeded.
Also, the cost of shipping from Germany to Australia can vary depending on:
- the distance from the place of shipment to the final destination;
- unloading/loading and cargo handling;
- dimensions of the goods (non-standard, heavy cargo);
- danger of goods;
- taxes and duties;
- presence of errors in the documents for the cargo;
- number of loading or unloading points;
- transit on toll roads.
Our services
- shipping by sea, air, land, or a combination of these;
- delivery of consolidated cargoes and full containers of products;
- transportation of commercial, oversized, and dangerous goods;
- delivery to Amazon warehouses;
- organization of broker or agent support;
- arranging pickup in the country of origin or destination;
- turnkey logistics;
- door-to-door delivery.
Why we are trusted
Our customers trust us because we provide:
- seamless door-to-door logistics;
- outsourcing of tasks and turnkey delivery;
- competitive prices for complex logistics + warehousing service;
- years of experience as managers and logisticians in handling commercial cargo;
- prompt answers to questions with a personal manager;
- logistics expertise when entering different international markets.
FAQ
We organize FCL or LCL shipping Germany-Australia, depending on the quantity of products. In addition, we provide pick-up transportation to the port or airport and assist with moving the shipment to the destination country.
Freight rates and related costs depend on the weight, type of cargo, dimensions, mode of transportation, class of danger, and other factors your logistics manager will tell you about.
If you have many goods that fill a 20-foot or 40-foot container at a time – choose sea freight. This is the most economical way to ship items overseas. Air freight from Germany to Australia will cost an order of magnitude more.