Sea Freight Shipping Worldwide

At PACK & SEND, we offer reliable sea freight shipping  to overseas destinations and around Australia, both for individuals and businesses. It doesn’t matter if you're moving excess goods or handling large shipments – we’ll ensure your cargo reaches its destination safely and efficiently.

We offer sea freight services for things like:

• Bulk goods for international trade

• Excess luggage when travelling overseas

• Furniture and household goods

• Delicate musical instruments

• Antiques, artwork or other fragile items

We make shipping large or valuable items simple and affordable – no matter the destination.

Choose PACK & SEND for Sea Freight Shipping

Our sea freight shipping is an affordable way to transport large or heavy items. It’s cost-effective, carbon-efficient, and lets you ship things that might be restricted with air freight. With PACK & SEND, you get the advantage of our extensive experience, competitive rates and a trusted network that ensures your cargo is handled with care – from start to finish. Plus, we offer personalised support and real-time tracking, so you know where your shipment is at every stage of the journey.

How Our Sea Freight Service Works Worldwide

Our sea freight shipping is straightforward and efficient. We operate under a no-limits policy, meaning we can handle shipments of any size or weight. Simply contact us to discuss your shipping needs, and our team will provide a tailored solution. We can guide you through each step, from packaging to delivery, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. And if you’re not sure that ocean freight is your best option, check out our other courier and freight services instead.

Premium LCL and FCL Sea Freight

We offer both Less than Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) sea freight shipping to all major regions worldwide. LCL lets you share container space for smaller shipments. FCL, on the other hand, gives you exclusive use of a container for larger loads. Regardless of the size of your shipment, you can find the perfect solution to meet your needs.

Track & Trace Your Shipment 

Want to know where your shipment is while it’s in transit? With PACK & SEND, you can. Our real-time tracking system lets you monitor your goods every step of the way. Simply enter your tracking number on our Track & Trace page for instant updates.

Sea Freight Shipping Costs

The cost of ocean freight shipping depends on several factors, including the size and weight of your package, the end destination, plus the delivery speed you’re after. No matter what you’re sending or when you need it to arrive, we offer some of the most affordable sea freight shipping in Australia and internationally. From single items to large, bulky loads, we’ll help you strike the right balance between speed and budget. If you’d like to know exactly how much you can expect to pay, you can use our online calculator or ask for a quote below.

Popular International Sea Freight Destinations

Our network covers over 220 countries and more than 80,000 destinations worldwide, giving you the reach and flexibility to ship almost anywhere. From Australia, we handle sea freight shipping to major locations like the United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Europe, and New Zealand. Whether it’s a commercial shipment to New York or personal belongings headed to London, our expansive network ensures your cargo arrives safely. No matter where your items are headed, you can relax knowing our experienced, reliable team will take great care of your shipment.

Organise Your Sea Freight with PACK & SEND

Want a reliable way to send your goods, whether they’re heading across Australia or halfway around the globe? Our team handles your cargo with care, using top-notch packaging, flexible freight options, and secure delivery. We make shipping cargo by sea simple and stress-free!

FAQs of Sea Freight

Let us help you understand if international sea freight is right for you.

What is sea freight and how does it work?

Sea freight is a method of transporting large quantities of goods over the sea using cargo ships. Goods are packed into containers, usually 20 ft X 40 ft, and loaded onto a vessel that will take them to their destination country.

A typical cargo ship can carry around 18,000 containers (TEU), thus international sea freight is a cost-efficient way of doing cross-border import-export trade.

Sea freight can be transported in several ways:

1. FCL or Full Container Load - You buy one or more full containers to transport your goods. You use the containers exclusively, ensuring that your goods remain undisturbed throughout the journey. It is cost-effective when the volume of your goods is high enough to fill (or nearly fill) a container.
   
   
2. LCL or Less Than Container Load - You share a container with other people whose goods are also transported in it. It is less expensive than FCL and makes sense when you don’t have enough goods to fill a container. 
   
   
3. RORO or Roll On Roll Off - Instead of packing goods into containers, the wheeled vehicle in which your goods are stored such as cars, trucks, or trailers drives onto the cargo ship, gets transported to the destination and then drives off the ship.
   
   
4. Dry Bulk Shipping - Certain goods such as coal, iron ore, salt, sugar, sand, cement or grains are stored in the hold of the ship instead of being packed into containers for transportation.

This is how cargo shipping services work:

• You hire a sea freight forwarder or ocean freighter to collect the goods from your supplier.
  
  
• The goods are moved through the port of the origin country after clearing logistics customs.
  
  
• If your goods are LCL, they will be loaded onto a shared container. If your goods are FCL, they will be loaded in a container exclusive to you.
  
  
• The containers are loaded onto a cargo ship and transported to the destination country.
  
  
• When the goods reach the destination country, they are moved through the port by clearing customs again.
  
  
• If your goods are LCL, they are unloaded from the containers and shipped to you as loose cartons or pallets.  In some cases collection from the port may be required.
  
  
• If your goods are FCL, the container is loaded onto a wheeled vehicle and driven to you without unsealing.

What are the benefits of sea freight?

There are several benefits of shipping by sea:

• Cost-effective: In comparison to international courier by air freight, sea freight is cheaper when shipments weigh more than 100 kg or consist of multiple cartons.
  
  
• Carbon-efficient solution: Shipping by sea is environmentally friendly because it has a low carbon footprint as compared to other modes of transport.
  
  
• Suitable for bulk goods: Heavy and large goods can be easily maneuvered and transported through sea freight shipping because cargo ships have a large capacity.
  
  
• Fewer restrictions: Sea freight does not have restrictions on the type of goods that can be transported in the way air freight does. Flammable items like perfume or biochemical products like medicines are allowed.

Can I track my parcels?

Yes, there are container tracking systems that allow you to track your container. You need the container number or booking number of bill of lading and the shipping line to track your container.

Sea freight transportation is a cost-effective and safe method of transporting bulk goods over long distances for non-critical shipments. You will be notified in advance about the date when your goods are expected to reach their destination.

How long does sea freight take?

Sea freight can take anywhere between 20-60 days, depending on where the delivery of the goods is to be made.

How much does sea freight cost?

The cost depends on a number of factors and the sea freight quote will include:

• Cost per weight of goods and volume
• Customs brokerage
• Insurance
• Pick up and delivery at ports
• Fuel surcharge
• Routing charges
• Container freight station (for LCL consolidation)

Sea freight costs can vary substantially depending on the country of origin and destination, so a personalised quote is required.

You can use a shipping calculator to get a quote for sea freight rates from Australia to other countries.

Say, you want to calculate the sea freight from the USA to Australia, you can fill in the relevant fields about origin and destination country along with the postcode to receive a quote.

Is there any Sea Freight insurance or warranty?

PACK & SEND offers the option of Freight plus Warranty which is a form of cover against loss and/or damage of your goods.  We are the only sea freight provider that offers a loss and damage warranty for valuable art and antique items. To reduce any chance of breakage or loss, we offer expert packing services and take the utmost in professional care during transport and delivery.