Air Freight
Air Freight Services Sydney and Australia
When time is crucial for your cargo, Fastrak Logistics air freight services are your best option.
We utilise fully accredited IATA agents with well-located air freight facilities around the world. From collection to delivery we provide flexible solutions tailored to meet your exact requirements and deadlines.
Fastrak Logistics will provide the global reach you need with the air freight knowledge you can trust.
Our worldwide air freight agency network keeps you informed of your cargo movement at all times, providing timely notice of arrival and early lodgement of customs entries for earliest possible clearance and delivery of your goods.
- Tier one supplier status with every major airline
- Facilities at or close to all major Australian airports.
- Customs clearance expertise
- Chilled storage facilities
- Value added services: QA inspections, labelling, regrading
- Refrigerated transport: markets and distribution centres
- Air, road, rail, sea – full intermodal and international freight management
- Perishable specialists
- Dedicated operational/customer service teams.
How Air Freight Works With Fastrak
- Quote: send us the pieces, dimensions, weight, origin and Incoterms. We’ll work out the chargeable weight and the best routing.
- Booking: we book space with the airline through our IATA-accredited agents.
- Origin handling: our overseas agents collect your goods and manage export clearance.
- Flight and updates: you’re kept informed of your cargo’s movement and arrival.
- Customs and biosecurity: your entry is lodged early through our licensed customs broker partners for the fastest possible clearance. See customs clearance.
- Delivery: straight to your door, or into storage until you need it.
Understanding Chargeable Weight
Airlines charge for the space cargo takes up as well as its weight. Your air freight is charged on whichever is greater: the actual weight or the volumetric weight.
Volumetric weight = length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6,000.
Our online quote form totals the weight and volume for you, so your quote is accurate from the start.
Air or Sea Freight?
Choose air freight when:
- the shipment is urgent or time-critical;
- the goods are high in value and small in volume;
- the cargo is perishable; or
- you need to restock quickly to meet demand.
For larger, heavier or less urgent shipments, sea freight is usually far more economical. We can quote both so you can compare.
Perishable and Temperature-Sensitive Cargo
Fresh produce, food and other temperature-sensitive goods need careful handling at every step. As perishable specialists, we can arrange chilled storage and refrigerated transport to markets and distribution centres, plus quality inspections, labelling and regrading.
Let us know the required temperature range when you request a quote.
Air Freight FAQs
How long does air freight take?
Transit times vary depending on the mode of transport and service used, as well as the origin, flight availability and how quickly customs clearance is completed. We will confirm the expected transit time with your quote.
How is air freight charged?
Air freight is charged on the greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is length × width × height in centimetres divided by 6,000 for each piece.
Can you clear my air cargo through customs?
Yes. We give timely notice of arrival and arrange early lodgement of customs entries through our licensed customs broker partners, so your goods can be cleared and delivered as soon as possible.
Can you ship perishable or temperature-controlled goods?
Yes. We are perishable specialists with access to chilled storage and refrigerated transport. Please tell us the required temperature range in writing before booking.
Can you deliver my air freight to my door?
Yes. Once your cargo clears customs, we can deliver it anywhere in Sydney, regional NSW or interstate.
Get an Air Freight Quote
Send us your cargo details and we’ll come back with a fast, competitive air freight quote. Call 1300 816 433.
We also provide SEA FREIGHT
Need It Delivered After Arrival?
Once your air cargo clears customs, we can deliver it anywhere in Sydney, NSW or interstate. See our domestic freight & transport services across Australia.
