About Australtrade

Australtrade is an Australian logistics partner delivering freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance and end-to-end supply chain services across Australia and APAC. We combine local expertise with global reach to keep your cargo moving.

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Quick facts

Coverage

Australia & APAC

Services

Freight, Warehousing, Customs

Response

24–48 hrs typical

Services we provide

Freight Forwarding

Customised air, sea and road freight solutions with routing optimisation and carrier selection tailored to your cargo and timelines.

Warehousing & Distribution

Secure storage, pick & pack, inventory management and regional distribution hubs in Melbourne and partner locations across Australia.

Customs & Compliance

Experienced customs brokers to streamline clearance, duty optimisation and compliance with Australian Border Force requirements.

Our network & partners

Australtrade maintains strategic alliances with ocean carriers, airlines, and regional trucking partners to provide reliable schedules and capacity across APAC. Our network supports cross-dock, FCL/LCL, priority air, and multimodal solutions.

Multimodal routing and consolidation
Guaranteed transit programmes
Integrated warehousing partners

Regional hubs

Melbourne (HQ), Sydney, Brisbane, Perth + partner hubs in Singapore and Auckland for APAC coverage.

Melbourne warehouse

Leadership & team

Alex Walker

Managing Director

Alex brings 15+ years in freight and customs strategy, focusing on resilient supply chains and tailored client solutions.

Operations & Fulfilment

End-to-end operations team including WMS, transport planning and real-time tracking.

Customer Success

Account managers who translate logistics KPIs into business outcomes for SMEs and enterprise customers.

Sustainability & compliance

Environmental commitment

We actively pursue lower-carbon transport options, consolidation to reduce empty miles and work with carriers offering biofuel and emission reporting.

Certifications

Standard	Scope
ISO 9001	Quality management
Chain of Responsibility	Transport compliance (AUS)

Regulatory & customs

Our brokers ensure compliance with Australian Border Force, duty calculations and import/export documentation to avoid delays and penalties.

Documentation accuracy
Risk-based cargo screening
Trusted trade relationships

Careers & partnerships

Join Australtrade — we hire operations specialists, customs brokers, warehouse staff and commercial roles. We also seek regional partners for last-mile and cross-dock services.

Employee benefits: training, flexible rosters, career progression
Partnerships: carrier integrations and regional fulfilment agreements

Interested?

Explore open roles and supplier enquiries.

Frequently asked questions

Typical initial quotes within 24–48 hours; capacity confirmation depends on carrier schedules and cargo readiness. For urgent air shipments contact our operations desk directly.

Yes — our licensed brokers prepare lodgements, compute duties, and liaise with Australian Border Force to expedite clearances.

Short- and long-term storage, pick & pack, inventory reporting, kitting, temperature-controlled storage via partner facilities.

Client stories

"Australtrade's team saved us weeks of transit time by redesigning our routing and consolidation plan." — Retailer, Melbourne

Retail logistics

Melbourne

"Reliable customs clearance — minimal delays and clear communication." — Importer, Sydney

Import compliance

Sydney