The full-chain process service of China-Australia freight covers the entire process from goods collection, transportation, customs clearance to final delivery, with each link closely connected to ensure the safe and efficient arrival of goods in Australia. The following is a detailed introduction to each link:
I. Collection and Inbound
Collection Methods:
Online Shopping Collection: When customers shop online, they can directly fill in the warehouse address of the forwarding company as the delivery address. After the goods arrive, the forwarding company will handle them centrally.
Domestic Logistics Delivery: For non-online shopping goods, customers can send the goods to the forwarding company's warehouse through domestic logistics.
Pickup Service: In Guangdong, the forwarding company can provide pickup services with trucks, suitable for old goods or large furniture, etc.
Full Container Load (FCL) Transportation: For goods from manufacturers in Guangdong, full container load pickup can be arranged to improve transportation efficiency.
Packaging Requirements:
Choose appropriate packaging types based on the characteristics of the goods, such as cartons, wooden crates, wooden frames or wooden pallets, etc.
Each batch of goods needs to be entered into the system and inspected to ensure accurate information.
After confirming that all goods are complete, book a shipping space with the shipping company. The shipping schedule is usually once a week (subject to the shipping schedule).
II. Transportation Mode Selection
Sea Transport:
Characteristics: Low cost, large capacity, suitable for bulk commodities and heavy goods transportation.
Route: The sea route from China to Australia mainly passes through the South China Sea, crosses the Indian Ocean, and finally arrives at major Australian ports such as Sydney Port and Melbourne Port.
Time: Usually takes 12-30 days, depending on the route, port, and weather conditions. For example, the route from Shenzhen to Sydney takes about 15-18 days, and the route from Shenzhen to Melbourne takes about 16-20 days.
Air Transport:
Characteristics: Fast speed, stable delivery time, suitable for high-value and time-sensitive items.
Route: The air route from China to Australia mainly passes through multiple international hub airports and finally arrives at major Australian cities.
Time: Usually delivers the goods to the destination within 5-7 days.
Land Transport:
Characteristics: For the transportation of goods to the inland areas of Australia, land transport has become an indispensable mode of transportation.
Mode: Land transport is usually combined with sea or air transport to form a multimodal transport mode.
Time: Depends on the specific route and transportation mode.
III. Customs Clearance Process
Document Preparation:
Customers need to prepare necessary documents such as the bill of lading, goods list, and customs clearance documents.
For goods packed in solid wood or raw wood, fumigation treatment is required and a fumigation certificate must be obtained.
Customs Declaration Method:
Bill Payment Declaration: Applicable to goods without documents.
Document Declaration: Complete documents such as packing list, invoice, and contract must be provided.
Tax Handling:
Customers can pay taxes themselves or entrust the forwarding company to handle it.
Goods meeting the tax exemption conditions need to be interviewed by the customs (answers need to be prepared in advance).
IV. Delivery Service
Delivery after customs clearance:
The forwarding company arranges vehicles for door-to-door delivery to ensure the goods are delivered on time to the destination.
Value-added services such as unloading, moving into the house, assembly, and garbage disposal are provided (additional confirmation is required).
Last-mile Service Channels:
AUPOST: An Australian state-owned enterprise, suitable for small parcel transportation, covering the entire Australian region.
FASTWAY: A mainstream Australian courier, with a significant price advantage, covering 90% of Australia.
TOLL: Suitable for large goods transportation, B2B forwarding, an established Australian logistics company.
ALLIED EXPRESS: Suitable for oversized goods, foreign trade forwarding orders, and can achieve trailer transportation.
Hunter: A comprehensive local logistics company, supporting the transportation of electrical and dangerous goods.
V. Full Chain Service Advantages and Precautions
Full Chain Service Advantages:
Provides one-stop solutions for pickup, warehousing, customs declaration, customs clearance, and delivery.
Systematic management, each batch of goods can be tracked, and progress is updated in real time. Notes:
Time planning: Plan the collection time of goods in advance to ensure all goods arrive before loading.
Complete documents: All documents must be genuine and valid to avoid delays or detention of goods.
Fumigation requirements: Wooden packaging must be fumigated. It is recommended to handle the fumigation certificate in advance.
Customs policies: Australian customs policies are strict. Ensure the compliance of goods.
