Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner in Australia
C.T. Freight was founded in 1981 with a commitment to delivering tailored freight forwarding solutions. As Australia's leading IATA agent, we leverage direct contractual agreements with all major airlines and shipping lines to provide global reach with local expertise. Our services span air, sea, and express freight, perishables logistics, customs clearance, and 3PL warehousing, supported by a network of international offices and strategic partners.With bonded warehouses at every Australian gateway and AQIS-approved facilities, we specialize in temperature-controlled logistics for perishables. Our team of certified professionals ensures compliance, efficiency, and reliability, prioritizing customized solutions that adapt to evolving client needs while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.
Services
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Perishables
Customs Clearance
Express Cargo
Domestic Cargo
eCommerce
3PL Warehousing
Aviation Logistics
Project Cargo
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Australian family-owned business with 37 years of experience
- No 1 IATA Freight Forwarder in Australia
- Direct contractual relationships with all major airlines and shipping lines
- Reliable national coverage across Australian gateways
- Extensive global network with strategic partners in key markets
Associations and certifications
- IATA
- CBFCA
- AFIF
- MSQA (2)
- AQIS
Services
Air Freight
C.T. Freight handles all air freight requirements with direct routings or deferred options. Our global network provides worldwide transport solutions using specialized ULD containers or per-kilo pricing. We manage imports, exports, time-sensitive shipments, and perishables with temperature-controlled logistics.
Sea Freight
We offer comprehensive sea freight services including FCL, LCL, and special equipment containers. Our solutions cover general cargo, perishables, and hazardous materials with door-to-door services and specialized handling for break bulk and project cargo shipments.
Perishables
Specialist handling for temperature-sensitive goods including produce, seafood, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. AQIS-approved facilities with freezer/chiller storage, cool wrap insulation, and dry ice support ensure product integrity during international transport.
Customs Clearance
Our certified brokers ensure fast customs processing with compliance expertise for both standard and perishable goods. Services include documentation preparation, duty optimization, and quarantine inspection coordination at all Australian gateways.
Express Cargo
Time-critical solutions combining air freight, last-mile delivery partners, and customs expertise. We offer 7-day operations for eCommerce logistics, direct postal injections, and multi-carrier options with real-time tracking capabilities.
Questions
What services does C.T. Freight offer?
We provide air freight, sea freight, perishables logistics, customs clearance, express cargo, domestic shipping, 3PL warehousing, and project cargo solutions.
Do you handle temperature-sensitive shipments?
Yes, we specialize in cold chain logistics with AQIS-approved facilities and temperature-controlled storage at all Australian locations.
How does C.T. Freight ensure customs compliance?
Our certified customs brokers and quarantine-approved warehouses ensure fast, accurate clearance with both Australian Customs and AQIS.
Can you handle urgent international shipments?
Our express solutions include air freight options with global airline partnerships for time-sensitive deliveries.
What makes C.T. Freight different from competitors?
We combine Australia's #1 IATA ranking with family-owned service, direct carrier contracts, and specialized perishables expertise.
Do you have global coverage?
Yes, with offices in Singapore, New Zealand, USA, and Fiji plus strategic partners worldwide for comprehensive international reach.
