What is the best parcel delivery service in Australia?
There are many different ways to deliver parcels within Australia. It’s not just parcels that rapidly move around the country. Think in terms of cartons, boxes, satchels, pallets and even heavy and oversized freight. No matter what is being sent or received, the most common freight methods are by road, rail, air and sea.
Each parcel delivery service has its own benefits, so choosing the best one depends on whether you’re sending or receiving the freight, how urgent the items needs to be delivered and of course – your budget.
Road transport is one of the best parcel delivery services in Australia. Depending on the pick-up and delivery locations, it is relatively cheap and fast, making it ideal for small and medium-sized packages. However, road transport can be subject to delays due to the distance it has to travel, traffic congestion, staffing issues do to coronavirus or bad weather conditions – this is why One World Courier built a Freight Technology Platform, to give our customers the freedom choose the best service to suit their needs.
Why road freight can be a cheaper parcel delivery service than air freight.
There are many reasons why road freight is cheaper than air freight when sending parcels. The most obvious reason is that it is much less expensive to operate a truck than an Boeing 737 or a 777 Freighter.
Delivering parcels by road means there is greater access to remote locations, which is especially important in Australia, where remote towns are commonplace. As you would expect, in a lot of cases, when choosing freight companies such as DHL or UPS, there is a good mix of transport modes (truck – plane – truck – van), with the final delivery being made by a smaller vehicle. With such a variety of transport options, parcels can be delivered through a vast network of partners.
In addition, when sending or receiving parcels via road, the benefits to the customer are many, especially when trucks can make multiple stops along their route.
This is particularly helpful when LTL (less than truck load) road freight combine a variety of freight, parcels, boxes, cartons etc, on one truck. In this case, the truck can make multiple stops at designated warehouses or distribution hubs along the route, where it is off-loaded, sorted and assigned to smaller delivery segments. Servicing multiple drop-off locations is one of the huge benefits and one of the best parcel delivery service options in Australia
Overall, road freight can be a better option because.
- Road freight can be a cheaper option for express postage than air freight, depending on the destination and needs of each customer.
- Road freight can be a more flexible option than air freight. This is because it is easier to change the route of a shipment and make delivery stops when transporting goods by road than by air.
- Road freight is a more environmentally friendly option for express postage than air freight. Less carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere when transporting goods by road than by air.
- Road freight can be easier to track shipments and receive location status updates. Once in the air, the only tracking available is when the items are on the ground and scanned into the carrier’s receiving facility.
Road freight can be a better option for express postage than air freight for all of the above reasons. Choose road freight for your next shipment and experience the benefits for yourself!
Air freight can be a good choice for urgent deliveries.
Air freight transport is of course the fastest way to transport freight within Australia and across the world. It is also the most expensive option, but it is ideal for time-sensitive shipments. Air freight can be subject to delays due to bad weather conditions, although with the number of planes in the air and the effects of Coronavirus impacting freight lanes less and less, we’re seeing a slow return to the air freight time frames we rely on to keep our businesses and lives running on time.
Benefits of sending freight by air over road.
There are a couple of good reasons why air freight, for the most part, costs more than road freight.
When choosing air freight, you’re paying for ‘speed of delivery’ for those urgent shipments. Just remember, air freight services means airport to airport, which means there is also an additional cost to handle the items on and off a plane. Then there’s the cost of transferring the freight to a distribution and sorting hub, which usually is close to the airport – although this is not always the case.
Secondly, airfreight can sometimes be more reliable than road freight, as there can be delays with road transport due to traffic congestion or a shortage of drivers and warehouse/distribution personnel.
5 reasons why air freight is a good choice for the best parcel delivery service in Australia:
- Air freight is generally quicker than road freight, so you can get your parcel delivered faster.
- Air freight is a door-to-door service, so you don’t have to worry about collecting your parcel from a depot.
- Air freight is a premium service, so you can be sure that your parcel will receive top-quality treatment.
- Air freight is a green option, as it generates less carbon emissions than road freight.
- Air freight is a flexible option, as you can choose from a range of carriers like DHL, FedEx, UPS, flexible delivery times to suit your needs.
Comparing different freight carriers and delivery options
When choosing a freight delivery service in Australia, it is important to compare the many different options and choose the best option for your specific needs.
The biggest challenge for many people and businesses is deciding which company will deliver the items, how fast will the delivery, how much will it cost, what if it goes missing (think insurance), how can the items be tracked (conveniently on an app), does someone need to be there to receive the items (signature required – proof of delivery).
The Australian freight industry is complex and ever-changing. Owing to the sheer size of Australia and the logistical challenges it presents, you’d be pleased to learn overall, the transport, warehousing and delivery networks are pretty amazing. With thousands of freight companies and delivery options, customers really do have a wide range of choices.
Of course, when you have too many choices, it becomes a challenge to pick just one service. Some freight delivery providers offer different pick-up and delivery times, thereby guaranteeing delivery dependent on what time of day the package is scheduled for pick-up.
The confusion that customers face on a daily basis drove us to create the One World Courier Freight Management Platform.
One World Courier Freight Technology Platform.
We built our own technology platform to help businesses manage their freight activities in one place. We built our intuitive software to do the thinking for our customers – and data is what drives us forward. It’s data that inspires us to innovate and automate at every opportunity – to create new ways of doing things. Our cloud-based online freight quoting platform was developed to simplify the often arduous process of arranging freight pick-ups and deliveries.
Choosing the best freight carrier and service.
There are many freight companies that provide an overnight service in Australia. Some of the best known companies include DHL, TNT, FedEx and UPS. Each have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, so it is important to compare them before choosing one for your needs.
The One World Courier Freight Technology Platform takes the guesswork out of choosing which carrier and service is best for the type of freight being sent. Our data platform taps into years of delivery orders and is smart enough to sort through and limit the choice to the best service, based on price, speed of delivery, reliability and of course, customer service. As each shipment is different, our technology can rapidly decide which carrier best fits the job, so you never have to spend time stressing out which one will get the job done.
DHL Freight Delivery Services.
DHL is one of One World Courier’s international and Australian air courier partners, whose presence in Australia is gaining more and more visibility. Recently, DHL started work on their $17 Million Brisbane Airport Facility. which will improve the efficiency of freight services to Queensland. DHL offer both road and air transport options, so they are a good choice if you need your parcel delivered quickly by either method. As one of the world’s leading logistics company, DHL boasts a workforce of over 400,000 people in 220 countries and territories.
TNT is a smaller Australian-based company than UPS and DHL, but did you know they were acquired by FedEx and are in the process of becoming one brand (FedEx). TNT are a reliable and trusted freight partner and offer a wide range of freight transport options within Australia. With so many shipping options, you’ll never have to limit the possibility of getting your parcels, boxes, cartons and pallets delivered to their destination.
This makes them a good choice if you need your parcel delivered quickly by multiple methods. Because of their sheer size and infrastructure, TNT can also be more affordable, depending on the type of freight and delivery expectations.
UPS Freight Delivery Services.
UPS is considered by some to be the world’s largest package delivery company, with a strong presence here in Australia. They offer both road and air transport options, so they are a good choice if you need your parcel delivered quickly by either method. UPS have over 534,000 employees, operating in 200+ countries and on average they deliver a staggering 25.2 million packages per day.
When choosing UPS and One World Courier you’re opting for a combination of speed of delivery, flexibility, and value with their global airport-to-airport service available worldwide. UPS freight quotes are real-time, so you’ll always have the most accurate pricing and delivery times for your business freight.
UPS freight quoting and job booking via One World Courier means convenient and easy shipment processing for palletised and non-palletised freight, anywhere in the world.
Here are some key facts about UPS:
- UPS delivers over 3 million parcels per day in Australia.
- They have a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles and use the latest GPS technology to track their movements.
- UPS has over 100 depots and sorting centres across Australia.
- They employ over 4,000 people in Australia.
Are UPS offering the best parcel delivery service in Australia? Find out more about UPS and One World Courier, visit the UPS page here.
FedEx Freight Delivery Services.
Becoming the best parcel/freight delivery service in Australia is no mean feat and depends on a number of factors, including the type and size of the parcel, the destination, and the delivery time frame. However, FedEx is generally considered to be a reliable and efficient option for parcel delivery in Australia.
FedEx Express is one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, delivering fast and reliable door-to-door freight services in and out of Australia and to more than 220 countries and territories.
FedEx freight services;
- Same-day, overnight service
- Door-to-door service every business day
- Saturday delivery in some markets
- 200+ Worldwide destinations
- Online tracking and updates
FedEx offers a range of freight services, including air, ground, and international shipping. They have a wide network of distribution centers and partners which allows them (almost) to ship freight of any shape, weight and size to almost anywhere in the world.
The benefits of using FedEx for parcel delivery?
- FedEx is one of the largest parcel delivery companies in Australia.
- FedEx has a wide network of distribution centers, hubs and partners, which means they are fast and reliable
- FedEx offers a range of shipping options, including air, ground, and international shipping.
- They offer competitive prices for their services.
- They partner with One World Courier and the latest technology to deliver parcels quickly and efficiently.
- FedEx has an excellent reputation for delivering parcels safely and on time.
Are FedEx offering the best parcel delivery service in Australia? Find out more about FedEx and One World Courier, visit the FedEx page here.