If your business involves importing or exporting goods and products abroad, you will more often than not need a freight service to lighten the load. Before hiring the best freight company to handle your cargo, consider these seven questions to guide you in selecting the best service every time.

Can the company handle your cargo properly?

Do they offer container yards?

Can the transport company handle all your global needs? This includes potential expansion into different markets.

What is FOB? FOB stands for free on board, which is an indicator that shows ownership of a package is transferred from seller to buyer.

Does the international freight company have cargo insurance?

What are the necessary shipping documents used in international shipping?

Are interstate freight companies viable alternatives?

With this in mind, you’ll be on your way to finding the right transport company for your needs. Have a browse through our directory for find a transport company or freight company near you.

Freight & Transport Companies - Common Questions

What does a freight company do?

A freight company moves or forwards a freight, or cargo, from one place to another, commercially.

How many types of transporting services are there?

Transporting services are divided into 3 types: land (road, rail and pipelines), water (shipping), and air

What is a freight forwarder?

Transporting goods from its origin to another destination is one of the services of freight forwarding firms. The freight forwarder acts as a middle person between the transportation services and the shipper and transports cargos and goods from its origin to another destination.

Do all freight & transport companies ship internationally?

Certain international freight forwarders ship goods internationally from country to country via land, water and air; and domestic freight forwarders, ship goods within a single country.

How much does freight company charge for freight forwarding?

The cost depends on a few factors: cargo type, weight and volume of the cargo. You need to consider the packing, documentation fees and insurance as well.

Peak Up Transport

Freight & Transport Companies, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113

T&Y Express Pty Ltd

Freight & Transport Companies, North Ryde, NSW 2113

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1-5 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW, 2113

7.46km

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JH LOGISTICS PTY LTD

Freight & Transport Companies, Ryde, NSW 2112

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252 Quarry Rd, Ryde, NSW, 2112

7.89km

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Eastern Transport Services

Freight & Transport Companies, Hornsby Heights, NSW 2077

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Student University Freight

Shipping Agents & Freight Companies, Thornleigh, NSW 2120

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Pack & Send Hornsby

Courier Services, Hornsby, NSW 2077

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152 George St, Hornsby, NSW, 2077

3.9km

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Hanjin Shipping Australia Pty Ltd

Shipping Agents & Freight Companies, North Ryde, NSW 2113

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Trico International Australia

Shipping Agents & Freight Companies, Cherrybrook, NSW 2126

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9 Millbrook Pl, Cherrybrook, NSW, 2126

7.8km

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Sydney Transport Services Group of Companies

Courier Services, Roseville, NSW 2069

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