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Destination Rate Schedule - Australia

For Overseas Agents

Seafreight

  • Rates are given in Australian Dollars
  • Goods & Services Tax of 10% to be added to all rates
  • Rates are expressed per 100 lbs gross weight
  • Minimum acceptable density is 7 lbs per cubic foot
  • Minimum chargeable weight 500 lbs net
  • Add Port Service Charges
  • For rates beyond 150 klms please contact Chess
  • Minimum chargeable weight on Steamship Containers
    20ft general = 6000 lbs
    40ft general = 12000lbs
  • Groupage shipments cannot be claimed at wharf by your client

Net Weight (lbs)

POE Distance

500-1000

1001-2000

2001-3000

3001-4000

4001-5000

5000 +

Sydney & Melbourne

0 - 50 Km

A$52.00

A$48.00

A$44.00

A$41.00

A$38.00

A$35.00

51-160 Km

A$58.00

A$53.00

A$49.00

A$46.00

A$43.00

A$40.00

Adelaide / Perth / Brisbane /Tasmania

0 - 50 Km

A$48.00

A$45.00

A$41.00

A$37.00

A$34.00

A$32.00

51-160 Km

A$52.00

A$50.00

A$46.00

A$42.00

A$39.00

A$37.00

Lump Sum Container Rates

  • Single consignee only
  • Delivered within 50 Km radius of seaport
Destination POE 20ft General 40ft General

Sydney

A$1730.00

A$2885.00

Melbourne

A$1730.00

A$2885.00

Perth

A$1650.00

A$2730.00

Brisbane

A$1650.00

A$2730.00

Adelaide

A$1650.00

A$2730.00

Hobart

A$1650.00

A$2730.00

Unaccompanied Baggage

  • Add port handling
  • Goods & Services Tas of 10% to be added to all rates
  • Rates are lump sum in AUST$
  • Minimum 10 Lbs per gross cu.ft.
  • Only applicable ex groupage containers
  • Rates apply to consignment suitable for delivery by on man
  • Quarantine fees payable by client

POE Gross Weight (Lbs)

0-100

101-200

201-300

301-400

Sydney / Melbourne

Clear &deliver within 50 Km

A$126.00 A$145.00 A$160.00 A$210.00

Clear &handout at warehouse

A$105.00 A$115.00 A$140.00 A$145.00
Adelaide / Perth / Brisbane / Tasmania

Clear &deliver within 50 Km

A$115.00 A$135.00 A$145.00 A$195.00

Clear &handout at warehouse

A$90.00 A$100.00 A$120.00 A$135.00

Storage

All depots

Store Rental

A$ 4.50 Per 100 Lbs Net Weight Per Month - Minimum 1000lbs + GST 10 %

Store Handling

A$ 7.00 Per 100 Lbs Net Weight - Minimum 1000lbs + GST 10 %

Delivery Ex Store

Excluded Unless By Prior Arrangement

Air Freight

  • Rates are per 100 lbs Gross Weight in Aust.$
  • Goods & Services Tas of 10% to be added to all rates
  • Weight chargeable as per AWB
  • Minimum charge 500 lbs gross weight
  • CFS or break bulk charges not included

Gross Weight (lbs)

POE Distance

500-1000

1001-2000

2001-3000

3001-4000

4001-5000

5000 +

Sydney / Melbourne

0 - 50 Km

A$70.00 A$65.00 A$60.00 A$55.00 A$54.00 A$52.00

51-160 Km

A$76.00 A$71.00 A$66.00 A$61.00 A$60.00 A$58.00
Adelaide / Perth / Brisbane / Tasmania

0 - 50 Km

A$65.00 A$60.00 A$55.00 A$50.00 A$49.00 A$47.00

51-160 Km

A$71.00 A$66.00 A$61.00 A$56.00 A$55.00 A$53.00

Port Handling Charges

Goods & Services Tax of 10% to be added to all rates

FCL Traffic

20' Approximately A$480.00
40' Approximately A$690.00
+ GST 10%

LCL Traffic

Approximately A$100.00 per cubic meter

Quarantine

Quarantine inspection charges are not included and will be charged directly to the owners unless otherwise instructed
Motor Vehicles A$280.00 +10% GST
Motor Cycles A$220.00 +10% GST

Note 1:
The above Port Handling Charges DO NOT cover consignments shipped through a consolidator or NVOCC operator. Charges for these costs will be billed at cost plus 10%

Note 2:
Terminal charges are not within our control and may change without notice

Motor Vehicles

Goods & Services Tas of 10% to be added to all rates below.

FCL

Co-loaded with effects A$ 800 (add Port Handling Charges)
As single shipment - no effects A$ 950 (add Port Handling Charges)

LCL

From all countries - A$ 800.00 (add Port Handling Charges)

Motor Cycles

Co-loaded with household effects or as single shipment From all countries - A$ 500 (add Port Handling Charges)

Note 1:
Ensure that your client is aware of Customs Regulations affecting the importation of private motor vehicles. If these regulations are disregarded substantial additional charges may apply.

Note 2:
The above rates are for hand out at our warehouse and do not include registration or preparation of the vehicle for roadworthiness.

Linehaul Charge

  • A minimum volume charge of 2 m3 applies
  • Goods & Services Tax of 10% to be added to all rates

Destination (below)

Origin


Sydney


Adelaide


Perth


Brisbane

Melbourne

Melbourne

-

A$ 65.00

A$ 65.00

A$ 85.00

A$ 110.00

Sydney

A$ 65.00

-

A$ 75.00

A$ 100.00

A$ 70.00

Adelaide

A$ 65.00

A$ 75.00

-

A$ 100.00

A$ 120.00

Perth

A$ 100.00

A$ 120.00

A$ 85.00

-

A$ 135.00

Brisbane

A$ 83.00

A$ 75.00

A$ 99.00

A$ 120.00

-

Tasmania

A$ 130.00

A$ 130.00

A$ 130.00

A$ 180.00

A$ 180.00

Canberra

A$ 65.00

A$ 50.00

A$ 70.00

A$ 95.00

A$ 75.00

Darwin

A$ 140.00

A$ 150.00

A$ 140.00

A$ 155.00

A$ 140.00

Townsville

A$ 150.00

A$ 120.00

A$ 170.00

A$ 185.00

A$ 85.00

Services Included

  • Documentation, agency and administration
  • Pick up of containers from dockside and return when unloaded
  • Customs & Department of Health (Quarantine) clearance procedures. (not fees)
  • Delivery to either store or residence, normal access and not above 1st floor
  • Complete unpacking, setting up and removal of all waste packing
  • 5 days storage

Services Excluded

  • Customs Duty or Sales Tax
  • Quarantine Examination Fees, currently A$86.00 per half hour of officers time
  • Fumigation charges if ordered by the department of Health and any associated charges
  • Demurrage or Bond charges resulting from late receipt of documents
  • All Port/Terminal Handling Charges including BSRA, APCA, CFS, LCL sorting or break bulk
  • Special Services - Carpenters, electricians, cabinetmakers, plumbers, etc.
  • Extensive Re-Assembly of Furniture and similar items
  • Handling of Pianos, Pool tables and any other item requiring additional staff
  • Difficult deliveries requiring additional staff or ferry vehicles