Looking for cheaper freight rates in Australia?
You’ve come to the right place is you’re looking for ideas to cut your business freight and shipping costs. The way things are at the moment, we’re seeing rising fuel costs with just about every major carrier, which is challenging fir us all. Fortunately, despite the rising fuel charges, there are still ways to reduce shipping costs.
At One World Courier, we help businesses save money on freight and shipping. We offer a quick and easy online freight price comparison and booking system, to help you lower the cost of shipping (import and export) anywhere in the world. So whether you’re looking to send a box, carton or pallet, we can help get your goods where they need to go at a fraction of the cost!
As a leader on online freight price comparison software development, our huge network of carriers makes what we do a lot more sense. Owing to the size of our partner freight delivery network, you can be sure to get the best price possible for your shipment. We know you have more important things to do that to spend valuable time shopping around different websites for the best freight quote.
That’s why at One World Courier, it’s easy to Instantly calculate how much you can save. We also understand it’s not always about the money when sending and receiving freight. It’s important to choose a freight company to deliver your items in the agreed time frame and in the same condition it left your care.
We’re sure you’ll agree, given the distance boxes, cartons and freight of all shapes, weights and sizes travels, from time to time, things can not always go to plan. This is why you need someone else to chase around on the phone, finding out where things are at with your deliveries. We handle all of the delivery and tracking support functions, to free you up from spending time on the phone – more often than not, long wait times on-hold are typical in the industry. In Australia, in the middle of 2022, we’re still playing catch up from the previous 2 years of freight chaos caused by the pandemic.
Sending Boxes, Cartons, and Pallets: How to Save Money on Freight in Australia.
When you need to send parcels, boxes, cartons and pallets, it helps if you can do it without too much time spent working out complex online booking platforms. This is why One World Courier offers an easy-to-use online booking system that calculates the cost of shipping your goods anywhere in the world. We partner with a large network of carriers who have the capacity to deliver your goods. One of the benefits of using our freight platform is we only show you the carriers who can deliver in the agreed time frames. What we never wanted to present are courier companies and carriers who won’t deliver on their promised deadlines. Just be also aware that moving goods by road and rail, even by air can be interrupted by adverse weather or by a shortage of delivery drivers who may have been affected by Coronavirus and are unable to work.
Is the quoting platform easy to use?
Yes! Our quoting platform is designed to be quick and easy to use. Just enter the weight, dimensions and the pick up and delivery postcode of your shipment and you’ll get an instant quote. It’s easy to compare quotes and save for later. Choose a pickup date that suits your needs and our machine algorithm calculates the best service to match your requirements. If you have any further questions, our team would be more than happy to assist you.
How much does it cost to send a 1KG package?
It may cost less than you think to send common items that may weigh around a kilo or less. Our online freight booking system will calculate the cost of shipping for you and as we said earlier, you can choose from multiple carriers who you know and trust. We all have our favourite courier company because of a previous history of dealing with them.
At One World Courier, we do our best to give you as much choice as possible when it comes to picking a delivery partner. With 1000’s of shipments flowing through the OWC freight platform each month, to arrange sending freight, all you need to Just enter the weight and dimensions of your package, add pickup and delivery details and generate a quote.
Our negotiated freight prices from our delivery partners are very competitive, especially when compared to traditional postage methods – plus you don’t have to stand in a queue with your parcel waiting to be served by a retail assistant. Our delivery partners will pick up from any address you specify. So why wait? Get a freight quote today and see how much you can save!
Can I ship dangerous goods like lithium batteries?
Shipping lithium batteries means you must be specific about the types of batteries you are sending. Sending lithium batteries by air freight is especially difficult and requires a MTDS.
What is a MTDS?
A Material Data Sheet (MTDS) is a document that provides detailed information about the hazardous materials being shipped. This document is used to help ensure that your freight shipment is handled safely and according to worldwide standards and regulations. We can assist with creating the correct paperwork to make sure your shipment moves through customs and the carrier system without issue.
How do I know my shipment complies with IATA?
IATA stands for International Air Transport Association (IATA), which supports aviation with global standards for airline safety, security, efficiency and sustainability. At One World Courier our knowledge of international shipping regulations has been developed over years in the industry. Our job is to help make sure your shipment complies with all the necessary regulations, so you can rest assured that your goods will (for the most part) arrive safely and on time. We can also provide you with all the necessary paperwork to make sure the shipping process goes as smoothly as possible.
If you have any questions about shipping lithium batteries or any other type of hazardous material, please don’t hesitate to contact One World Courier. We’re more than happy to help!
Which carriers and couriers can I choose from?
One World Courier partners with some of the biggest names in international, interstate and local freight delivery companies, so you can be sure to get the best price and service possible. Global carriers such as FedEx, UPS and DHL choose to partner with us, because our purpose-built platform delivers consistent and reliable freight jobs into their sophisticated booking platforms. Tracking shipments through our online portal is easy and accurate. Our technology platform mirrors the carrier platform, so you always have the up-to-date information about where your goods are. Whether the goods are in-transit, at a distribution depot waiting to be shipped that ‘last mile’ or are dispatched for delivery, our carriers always allow full transparency of the entire shipping process.
How long does a shipment take to get delivered?
Delivery is one of the most critical milestones in the freight industry. Given the large distances freight can travel, delivery times can depend on the service, the pickup and delivery location and how important it is for the freight to reach its destination. The most important metrics customers look at when choosing a carrier are ‘how fast can I get it delivered’ and ‘what’s it going to cost’.
What fees are charged to use the OWC freight platform?
The cost of shipping with One World Courier is very competitive, and we don’t charge any additional fees to use our freight quoting platform. There’s no sign up fees, no set up costs and absolutely no monthly charges to use the system. We built it to help businesses add another level of comparison to their existing pricing method. That’s the beauty of what we do. Our platform can add a lot of value to any business looking to send and receive freight anywhere in Australia and indeed around the world.You can rest-assured you’ll always get a competitive freight quote every time.
I need to ship a large item such as a pallet, can I get a quote?
Yes, we can arrange competitive quotes for large freight and items to be shipped on pallets. Simply enter the dimensions and weight of your goods into our online booking system and we’ll give you a list of carriers to choose from. One point to remember, especially when sending pallets by air courier is to be very precise when measuring, weighing and calculating the volume of the pallet. Taking the time to be precise could save you money in the future. Even though we work with some of the world’s most trusted freight companies, at times, discrepancies can occur in the declared weight, volume etc.
What is the cost of shipping a pallet?
The cost of shipping a pallet will depend on the size and weight of your shipment, as well as where you’re sending. In Australia, our road freight partners run trucks all over the country and can ‘overnight express’ palletised freight to most capital cities on the east coast. Typically Brisbane to Sydney, Sydney-Melbourne, Sydney-Adelaide, Melbourne-Adelaide etc can be fit into the overnight or next day express delivery category. This is a cost-effective way to get your important business freight to its destination. Some of our carriers such as TNT can even air freight a pallet as long as it’s within a weight range – usually no more than 60kg and a height limit (to fit into the air cargo hold of an aircraft). One World Courier often will express freight from say Sydney to Western Australia by air courier for those super-urgent shipments. Of course, sending by air is more costly than by road, although if your shipment is time-critical – then air freight can be a good choice.
We hope this article has helped answer some of your questions about how One World Courier can help your business save time and money sending and receiving freight in Australia. If you have questions, contact us and we will respond quickly. Our team would be more than happy to assist you further.
What are the benefits of using One World Courier?
- Partnering with the biggest global (DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT) means our customers can select from multiple delivery options, with more choice and flexibility when it comes to shipping their goods to destinations in Australia and around the world. We are committed to finding the best freight rates for our customers, so they can save money on their shipping costs.
- We’ve built a real-time freight tracking system so you know exactly where your precious freight is at any given time.
- Calculate the cost of shipping your goods with our online freight calculator. Simply enter the dimensions and weight of your shipment, choose the service you need and we’ll give you a quote. Then book and pay for your freight all in one go.
- Our customer support team can also help if you need any assistance with calculating your freight
- Choose from a huge range of pickup, delivery, tracking, and notifications. We work around you to make sure your freight is delivered to your expectations.
- Effortlessly view and manage shipping quotes, documents and invoices online – in one secure website portal.
- If you’re looking for a hassle-free way to manage your shipping, then look no further than One World Courier. We offer an online portal where you can view and manage (via phone, tablet, laptop and desktop) shipping quotes, labels, commercial invoices, customs documents, and invoices in one place. It’s secure and protected with the highest levels of data security, so you can rest assured that your details are safe with us.
- Shipping invoices are created and emailed to you once your shipment has been delivered. You can also view them online in your account portal. Simply log in and go to the ‘Invoices’ tab. From here, you can download, print, or email invoices as PDFs.
We understand that running a business is hard enough, so we want to make shipping as easy as it can be. That’s why we offer a range of features and services to make your life easier. So what are you waiting for? Get started today – sign-up for a free account and start comparing freight quotes. No fees, no on-boarding costs, no cost to use, no sign-up fees, no hidden charges, just great freight rates every time.