Common sea freight goods include luggage, seasonal clothing, bedding, books, storage boxes, kitchen items, small furniture, shelves, baby products and household supplies. Furniture needs special attention to dimensions, material and packing strength. Tables, chairs, cabinets, metal shelves and wooden items should be measured before quoting.
Sea freight timing can be affected by sailing schedules, warehouse processing, port operations, customs checks and final delivery. It should be planned early and should not be treated as an urgent option. Cost is affected by actual weight, volume, carton dimensions, packing requirements, destination postcode and delivery conditions. Apartments, lifts, parking access and building entry can all affect final delivery.
Suitcases should be wrapped and labelled clearly. Cartons should be strong enough for long-distance transport, especially when they contain books, kitchenware or heavy goods. Fragile goods need cushioning. Furniture should be dismantled where possible, with screws and accessories sealed and labelled. Corners should be protected to reduce damage risk.
Air freight and sea freight have different timeframes. Transit time can be affected by warehouse processing, customs checks, peak season and final delivery.
Yes. Taobao, Pinduoduo and other China shopping platform orders can be sent to a China warehouse, consolidated and shipped to Australia.
Yes. Sydney and Melbourne are two of the most common destinations for China to Australia shipping, with support for residential, student and business addresses.