FCL and LCL sea freight to and from Australia across all major trade lanes. Competitive rates, reliable schedules, and complete documentation management — from booking to delivery.
BAF Global Forwarding provides international sea freight services for Australian importers and exporters. Whether you're shipping a single LCL consignment or managing regular FCL volumes, we deliver competitive ocean freight rates with consistent, reliable service across all major trade lanes to and from Australia.
We manage your ocean freight from booking through to delivery — handling carrier selection, documentation, port logistics, customs coordination, and last-mile transport. Our team monitors every shipment in real time and keeps you informed of vessel schedules, ETAs, and any changes before they affect your supply chain.
As a Melbourne-based freight forwarder with carrier relationships across all major shipping lines, we offer access to competitive rates on both spot and contract ocean freight — with the personal service and accountability that larger forwarders can't match.
Dedicated 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft high-cube containers for larger shipments. Best value when you have enough cargo to fill a container — typically 15+ CBM.
Consolidated shipping for smaller consignments. Your cargo shares container space with other shipments — ideal when you don't have enough volume for a full container.
IMO-compliant handling and documentation for hazardous cargo. We manage the classification, packaging requirements, and carrier approvals for your DG shipments.
Reefer container solutions for perishable and temperature-sensitive cargo. Continuous monitoring from origin to destination to protect your product integrity.
We provide regular sea freight services on all major trade routes to and from Australia, with particular strength on these corridors:
Costs depend on cargo type, volume, container size, and current market rates. FCL rates from China to Melbourne typically range from $1,500–$4,000 per container depending on size and season. LCL is charged per cubic metre. Contact us for a tailored quote — we typically respond within 2–4 hours.
FCL (Full Container Load) means you book an entire container for your cargo alone. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your cargo shares space with other shipments. FCL is generally more cost-effective above 15 CBM and offers faster transit times. LCL suits smaller, less time-sensitive shipments.
Transit times vary by origin. From China: 18–25 days. Southeast Asia: 12–20 days. India: 18–25 days. Europe: 28–40 days. USA: 25–35 days. These are port-to-port times — add 3–7 days for customs clearance and domestic delivery.
Yes. We coordinate Australian import and export customs clearance through our licensed broker partners as part of our sea freight service. Duties, tariff classification, biosecurity, and Australian Border Force compliance are all managed on your behalf.
Yes. We offer door-to-door sea freight including domestic transport from the port to your warehouse, distribution centre, or customer — anywhere in Australia. Wharf cartage, unpack, and delivery are all coordinated as part of the shipment.
Tell us your origin, destination, and cargo details. We'll come back with a competitive, all-inclusive rate — typically within a few hours.