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Freight Forwarding

Freight Forwarding Melbourne

MTF Logistics are an Australian logistics company, specialising in providing reliable and cost effective freight forwarding services to extend the supply chain of Victorian based businesses from key import and export hubs in Melbourne to many locations in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

MTF’s team of highly experienced agents can provide a customised service, catering to all your cargo needs with well planned solutions specifically tailored to your cargo type, budget and location.

With a high attention to detail at every stage of cargo transit including pickup, documentation, customs clearance and delivery or pickup, this ensures an efficient and cost effective service delivery and reduces delays that can be costly to your business.

MTF Logistics Australian based freight forwarding solutions operate both sea and air cargo services out of key Melbourne based transport hubs including the Melbourne Airport and The Port of Melbourne.

Our highly knowledgeable team can assist in recommending a cargo method which is the best fit for your cargo type, budget and delivery time frame.

Air Freight in Melbourne

Using air services for your logistics operations is often suitable for small and more time sensitive types of cargo, where the cost effectiveness is less of a priority.

MTF Logistics team of freight forwarding specialists have access to many Melbourne based import and exporting options, including those offered by Victoria’s main air freight hub, Melbourne Airport.

Melbourne Airport, boasting a 24/7, curfew free operation, handles more than 30 per cent of Australia's international air freight with cargo terminal operators including Qantas, Menzies, Dnata, DHL, and the Australia Post Gateway facility.

Our International Airfreight services include:

  • Oversize / Out of Gauge Cargo
  • Refrigerated Shipping Containers
  • Online Cargo Tracking
  • Global Air Charter Services
  • Door-to-Door / Airport-to-Airport
  • Priority Time Critical
  • Consolidation – Direct and Economy Service

Sea Freight in Melbourne

If your business requires importing or exporting of heavy or bulk cargo, liquids or perishable items that are not time sensitive, then sea freight may be the ideal solution, with benefits including reliability and economical service offerings.

For Victorian based businesses, The Port of Melbourne will be primary a container port to utilise, with Swanson Dock being one of the leading international container terminals in Australasia, handling around 36% of Australia’s container trade and also the largest automotive import terminal which handles up to 1000 new motor vehicles per day.

With multipurpose terminals handling a variety of non-containerised cargo including farm equipment and machinery, and breakbulk commodities like timber, paper, iron and steel.

We offer the following sea freight solutions:

  • LCL (Less than Container Load): imports and exports
  • FCL (Full Container Load): imports and exports
  • LCL – FCL: various shipments consolidated then shipped and delivered as FCL
  • FCL – LCL: cargo loaded at the customer's location and released from customs for collection or delivery to multiple consignees at the destination.

Whether you require importing to, or exporting of freight from Melbourne, MTF Logistics sea freight service gives your business reliable freight access to many Asia Pacific locations, and extends your supply chain reach to locations in USA, Canada, Europe and South America.

Melbourne Road & Rail Options

Once your cargo has arrived via international air or sea and receives appropriate import clearance in Melbourne’s sea or terminals, MTF Logistics can suggest some of the many local methods including domestic air, rail or road transport options to ensure your valuable cargo arrives at its final location in a timely and reliable manner.

Contact MTF Logistics today on 1300 710 683 and speak to one of our professional freight forwarding consultants to discuss your needs and arrange for an obligation free quote.