International Freight Forwarder in Melbourne – Sea & Air Shipping Experts
Looking for a reliable freight forwarder in Melbourne who can manage your imports with clarity and structure?
Pivot Freight coordinates international sea freight, air freight and customs clearance for Melbourne-based businesses importing from China, the USA, India and other global trade lanes.
Whether your cargo is arriving via the Port of Melbourne or Melbourne Airport, we manage the process end-to-end so your supply chain stays predictable and your margins stay protected.
Freight Forwarding Services in Melbourne
We support Melbourne importers with:
- Sea freight (FCL & LCL)
- Air freight
- Customs clearance and import declarations
- Duty and GST calculation
- Door-to-door delivery to your warehouse or 3PL
- Freight planning for repeat shipments
Our role isn’t just to move cargo — it’s to remove uncertainty from the importing process.
Sea Freight Through the Port of Melbourne
The Port of Melbourne is Australia’s largest container port, handling high volumes of international cargo.
With that volume comes complexity — which means documentation accuracy and timing are critical.
We help ensure:
- Documentation is structured before departure
- Customs clearance is lodged correctly
- Destination charges are transparent
- Delivery is coordinated smoothly to your facility
If you’re importing from China, start with our Complete 2026 Guide to Importing from China to Australia.
Air Freight Into Melbourne Airport
Air freight through Melbourne Airport can reduce transit times significantly — ideal for urgent stock, product launches or high-value goods.
We coordinate:
- Air freight bookings and carrier coordination
- Airway bill processing
- Customs clearance management
- Final delivery to your warehouse or 3PL
Not sure whether sea or air is right for your shipment? Read: Sea Freight vs Air Freight from China to Australia.
Customs Clearance for Melbourne Importers
Most customs delays aren’t caused by the system — they’re caused by incomplete or inaccurate preparation.
We help Melbourne businesses stay compliant by ensuring:
- Correct tariff classification (HS code)
- Accurate customs valuation
- Duty and GST calculated correctly
- Clearance lodged on time
Learn more here: Customs Clearance in Australia Explained.
Protecting Your Landed Cost
Freight is only part of the equation. True profitability comes from understanding landed cost — including freight, duty, GST and local destination charges.
Read: How to Calculate Landed Cost When Importing.
Why Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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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