Shipping from Singapore to Australia
Importing from Singapore to Australia
Singapore is one of the world’s busiest transhipment hubs and a short, reliable route to Australia. Fastrak Logistics manages freight from Singapore to Sydney and anywhere in Australia, with customs clearance and delivery handled by the same team.
Whether you buy from Singapore suppliers or use Singapore as a regional distribution and consolidation point for goods from across Asia, we’ll help you choose the right service and get the paperwork right.
We ship from the Port of Singapore and by air from Changi Airport.
Sea Freight from Singapore
- FCL (full container): a 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only. Usually the best value from around 13 to 15 cubic metres.
- LCL (shared container): pay only for the space you use, ideal for smaller orders.
- Supplier consolidation: combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment.
See our sea freight service for more on FCL and LCL.
Air Freight from Singapore
For urgent, small or high-value shipments, air freight gets your goods to Australia in days rather than weeks, with customs clearance on arrival.
How Importing from Singapore Works
- Quote: send us your supplier’s location, cargo volume (CBM), weight and Incoterms.
- Booking: we book space and coordinate pickup with your supplier.
- Origin: our overseas agents collect, consolidate if needed, and handle export clearance.
- Documents: we check your paperwork before the goods arrive.
- Customs and biosecurity: clearance is arranged through our licensed customs broker partners.
- Delivery: to your door, or into storage until you need it.
Documents You’ll Need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air)
- SAFTA origin declaration, to claim free trade agreement duty rates
- Evidence of the true country of origin for goods made outside Singapore
- Packing declaration for FCL and FCX containers
- Treatment certificates or ISPM 15 marks for any timber packaging
Duty-Free Under SAFTA
Under the Singapore–Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA), Australian duty is eliminated on goods originating in Singapore.
SAFTA uses self-certification: instead of a government certificate, the importer, exporter or producer can declare that the goods meet the rules of origin, as long as the declaration includes the required information. GST of 10% still applies.
Goods Made Elsewhere, Shipped via Singapore
Many goods shipped from Singapore were made in other countries. SAFTA duty rates only apply to goods that originate in Singapore, so goods made elsewhere are charged duty based on their actual country of origin.
If your goods pass through Singapore from another country, the origin shown on your commercial invoice must be the country where they were made. Getting this right avoids incorrect duty claims and delays.
Shipping from Singapore FAQs
How long does shipping from Singapore to Australia take?
Sea freight from Singapore to Sydney usually takes around ten days to two weeks port to port. Air freight is often next-day or within a few days. We confirm the expected transit time with your quote.
Do I pay import duty on goods from Singapore?
Goods that originate in Singapore are duty-free under SAFTA. Goods made in other countries and shipped via Singapore are charged duty based on where they were made. GST of 10% generally still applies.
Do I need a certificate of origin for SAFTA?
No government certificate is required. The importer, exporter or producer can make a declaration of origin that includes the required information.
Can you consolidate Asian suppliers through Singapore?
Yes. We can arrange for goods from several countries to be consolidated in Singapore and shipped to Australia together.
Get a Quote for Shipping from Singapore
Tell us where your supplier is and what you’re shipping, and we’ll come back with a competitive sea or air freight quote. Call 1300 816 433.
