
What Sets Magellan Apart?
Take control over your speed to market, respond to trends and shifting demand, reduce inventory costs and meet customer and partner commitments.




How your business benefits
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Full range of airlines to cater to price and service needs.
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Increased flexibility, including weekend uplifts and deliveries.
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Complete end-to-end supply chain management, including customs clearance and transport, allows you to realise the full speed to market benefits of airfreight.
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Deep operational airfreight expertise enables us to develop the right range of services to meet your specific requirements.
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Our Australian Trusted Trader accreditation recognises our trade practices providing a range of trade facilitation benefits.




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Airfreight Cost
How are airfreight rates calculated?
Carriers calculate freight costs by either volumetric weight (also known as dimensional weight) or actual weight, depending on which is more expensive.
The accepted method of calculating the volumetric weight is to multiply an item’s volume in cubic meters by 167. The volume of 20 cartons (each weighing 8kgs) measuring 40cm x 40cm x 40cm is 1.28cbm. Multiplied by 167, you get a volumetric weight of 213kg, whereas the actual weight is 160kg. In this example, the volumetric weight would be charged.
What goods are typically shipped via airfreight?
Since air cargo rates are expensive, it’s usually limited to smaller, high-value goods or time-sensitive items, such as consumer electronics, fashion apparel, pharmaceuticals, documents, samples and other seasonal goods.
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