International Freight Forwarder in Adelaide – Sea & Air Shipping Experts
Looking for a reliable freight forwarder in Adelaide who can manage your imports without unnecessary delays or hidden costs?
Pivot Freight coordinates international sea freight, air freight and customs clearance for Adelaide-based businesses importing from China, the USA, India and other major trade lanes.
Whether your cargo arrives via Port Adelaide or Adelaide Airport, we manage the process end-to-end so your supply chain stays structured, compliant and commercially sound.
Freight Forwarding Services in Adelaide
We support Adelaide importers with:
- Sea freight (FCL & LCL)
- Air freight
- Customs clearance and import declarations
- Duty and GST assessment
- Door-to-door delivery across South Australia
- Freight planning for ongoing shipments
We focus on clarity and structure — because consistent processes build stronger supply chains.
Sea Freight Through Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide connects South Australian businesses to global markets, handling containerised cargo across key international routes.
We coordinate sea freight into Adelaide and ensure:
- Documentation is structured before departure
- Customs clearance is lodged correctly
- Port and destination charges are transparent
- Delivery is coordinated efficiently to your warehouse or 3PL
If you’re importing from China, start with our Complete 2026 Guide to Importing from China to Australia.
Air Freight Into Adelaide Airport
Air freight through Adelaide Airport provides faster transit times for urgent or high-value shipments.
We manage:
- Air freight bookings and coordination
- Airway bill documentation
- Customs clearance management
- Delivery across Adelaide and regional SA
Not sure whether sea or air is right for your shipment? Read: Sea Freight vs Air Freight from China to Australia.
Customs Clearance for Adelaide Importers
Most customs delays aren’t caused by the system — they’re caused by incomplete preparation before the shipment arrives.
We help Adelaide businesses avoid unnecessary delays by ensuring:
- Correct HS code classification
- Accurate customs valuation
- Duty and GST calculated properly
- Clearance lodged promptly and accurately
Learn more here: Customs Clearance in Australia Explained.
Understanding Your True Landed Cost
Freight is only one component of your total import cost. To protect your margins, you need full visibility over landed cost — including freight, duty, GST and destination charges.
Read: How to Calculate Landed Cost When Importing.
Why Adelaide Businesses Choose Pivot Freight
- Structured process from booking to delivery
- Transparent cost breakdowns
- Clear communication
- Support for growing product-based businesses
- National coordination expertise
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If you’re searching for a dependable freight forwarder in Adelaide who values clarity over confusion, we’d love to help.
If your supply chain could use a pivot, we’ve got you.
WE’RE TAKING THE OLD FREIGHT FORWARDING GAME IN A WHOLE NEW DIRECTION
At Pivot, we’re making freight forwarding less about the overwhelm and more about the possibilities. Less talk about big business and more smarter for smaller solutions.
See, we saw a big (old) industry ripe for (fresh) innovation, cluttered with complex processes that left the smaller players feeling like fish out of water.
So, we decided to do something about it - we decided to Pivot.
We’re proud to have pivoted for these Aussie businesses
... AND WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO SHOW ‘EM OFF
A GLOBAL NETWORK AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
When you ship with Pivot, you’re also pulling from an interconnected worldwide team of commerce and logistics industry leaders who know how to navigate the rough seas of freight forwarding.
Book a Consultation
If you’re searching for a dependable freight forwarder in Brisbane who values clarity over confusion, we’d love to help.
If your supply chain could use a pivot, we’ve got you.
WE’RE CHANGING THE COURSE FOR SMALL BUSINESS – AND WE WANT YOU ON BOARD!
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