International Freight Forwarder in Brisbane – Sea & Air Shipping Experts
Looking for a reliable freight forwarder in Brisbane who actually understands importing?
Pivot Freight is a Brisbane-based international freight forwarding company specialising in sea freight, air freight and customs clearance for Australian importers.
From first-time importers to established product-based businesses, we help Brisbane companies move cargo globally with clarity, structure and confidence.
Freight Forwarding Services in Brisbane
As a Brisbane freight forwarder, we coordinate the full international shipping process, including:
- Sea freight (FCL & LCL)
- Air freight
- Customs clearance
- Import declarations
- Duty and GST assessment
- Door-to-door delivery
Whether your goods are arriving via the Port of Brisbane or Brisbane Airport, our team manages the process from origin to final delivery.
Sea Freight Through the Port of Brisbane
The Port of Brisbane is a key gateway for Australian imports, particularly from China, the USA and India.
We coordinate full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipments into Brisbane, ensuring:
- Accurate documentation before arrival
- Customs clearance without unnecessary delays
- Clear landed cost breakdowns
- Efficient delivery to your warehouse or 3PL
If you’re importing from China, read our Complete 2026 Guide to Importing from China to Australia for a step-by-step breakdown.
Air Freight into Brisbane Airport
For urgent or high-value shipments, air freight into Brisbane Airport provides faster transit times.
We manage:
- Air freight coordination
- Airway bill processing
- Customs and biosecurity clearance (where applicable)
- Express delivery coordination
Choosing between sea freight and air freight? Read our Sea Freight vs Air Freight Guide to understand cost and margin implications.
Customs Clearance in Brisbane
Customs delays don’t usually happen because the system is complicated — they happen because documentation wasn’t structured correctly before arrival.
We help Brisbane importers stay compliant and avoid surprises by ensuring:
- Correct tariff classification
- Accurate customs value declarations
- Duty and GST calculated properly
- Documentation aligned with Australian Border Force requirements
Learn more about the process in our Customs Clearance in Australia Explained guide.
Why Brisbane Businesses Choose Pivot Freight
- Clear communication and structured processes
- Transparent landed cost breakdowns
- Support for growing product-based businesses
- Experience managing imports into Brisbane and across Australia
We’re not just moving cargo — we’re helping Brisbane businesses build predictable supply chains.
Freight Forwarding Services Across Australia
While Pivot Freight is headquartered in Brisbane, we coordinate international freight and customs clearance for clients across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Townsville.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide freight forwarding services in Brisbane?
Yes. Pivot Freight is a Brisbane-based freight forwarder specialising in international sea freight, air freight and customs clearance.
Can you handle imports arriving at the Port of Brisbane?
Yes. We coordinate container arrivals through the Port of Brisbane, manage customs clearance and arrange delivery to your nominated address.
Do you assist first-time importers in Brisbane?
Absolutely. We regularly work with Brisbane-based product businesses importing for the first time and provide structured guidance throughout the process.
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.
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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.
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