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Freight Management Services

A Magellan solution for all your business needs

We understand the importance of seamless support

When you are shipping large volumes of inventory Magellan Logistics’ freight specialists at Magellan Logistics make the process as seamless and efficient as possible.

With the right blend of technology and people – from our sophisticated order management processes and SOPs to our digital freight portal and specialist solutions – Magellan’s single, integrated team oversees the entire process, making us the smart choice for a safe delivery.

Through years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, our team understands the complexities involved in the process to quickly improve your outcomes. Instead of toiling over the details yourself, let us take on the heavy lifting. We will liaise and negotiate with carriers and overseas partners to construct a customised and cost-efficient solution that meets your business’ needs – whether by land, air or sea!

Let the experts at Magellan Logistics manage your supply chain so you can focus on what truly matters – your business. When you need a trustworthy freight forwarder in Australia or New Zealand, Magellan Logistics is the obvious choice. Our team of experts have the know-how to help you reach your shipping goals!

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Frequently asked questions

Freight forwarding is a service provided by companies specialising in transporting goods from one place to another. A forwarder is an intermediary between the shipper (the person or company sending the goods) and the carrier (the transportation company responsible for moving the goods).

Businesses involved in international trade should consider using a freight forwarding company to handle their freight transportation needs. Freight forwarders can help enterprises to choose the most cost-effective and efficient mode of transportation, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and provide additional services such as warehousing. By using a freight forwarding company, businesses can benefit from the expertise and experience of professionals who understand the complexities of international trade. Freight forwarding companies offer a wide range of services, including:

Arranging transportation for goods
Handling customs clearance
Preparing and filing documentation
Assisting with insurance coverage
Warehousing and storage

Generally there are 5 types of freight transportation in shipping industry:

Air freight
Sea freight
Road freight
Rail freight
Multimodal freight

Read more about different types of freight and the benefits associated with each. Our freight specialists can help you select the best transportation type for your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive range of freight forwarding solutions!

Here’s the list of important shipping documents:

Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Packing Declaration
Certificate of Origin
Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

Read this article about 6 Important Shipping Documents to learn more in detail. Contact us for more information.

If you want to track your shipment then you should try out MagTrack Portal – digital freight tracking system, it offers:

Real-time visibility of your inventory in a single dashboard view.
Dashboard tiles for a snapshot overview of your freight, with links to detailed screens throughout the system.
A quick check on the progress of your orders, bookings, shipments, and containers.
Full interactivity for you and your supply chain partners to create orders, change booking details, download reports and invoices, and upload missing documents.
A document management module highlighting which shipments require attention.

It depends on the origin, destination, route, mode, the time of year and your budget. Transit may be as long as 50 days by sea from Europe or mere days by air from South East Asia. The team at Magellan will make recommendations to ensure the timely delivery of your cargo in line with your goals. Contact us for more information.

There is almost always a solution to ship any and all cargoes, but restrictions apply to certain classifications of goods known as dangerous goods.

FCL sea freight is charged by the container size. Generally, a 40’ will be 2 x the cost of a 20’. Rates are market-driven and are usually only valid for a month.

LCL sea freight is charged by cubic metre. Forwarders will consolidate freight from various shippers into an FCL or all one shipper’s freight from multiple suppliers into a Buyer’s Consolidation and ship to the destination. Port charges are higher for LCL.