Air Freight Australia
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Ludmila
Freight Forwarding Specialist
AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS
Air Freight Australia - Fast Cargo To and From Every Australian State
Air freight Australia services from GreenLine Global move time-critical cargo in both directions. We ship air freight to Australia from the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. We also ship air freight from Australia to worldwide markets. Services cover general air cargo, express, charter, and dangerous goods. Imports need an ABF Air Cargo Report and DAFF biosecurity clearance. Exports need an export declaration and EDN. Our customs clearance team files both. For heavier, less urgent cargo, compare our ocean freight Australia service.
GreenLine has run Australian air corridors since 2008. We route through Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), and Adelaide (ADL). Key origins include Los Angeles LAX, Shanghai Pudong, Singapore Changi, and Frankfurt. Every quote is transparent and itemised – no hidden airport or handling fees. We offer airport-to-airport and door-to-door options across the GreenLine air freight network.
How it works
Air Freight Australia Process - From Quote to Delivery
One GreenLine team runs the whole chain, whichever direction your cargo flies. The process covers collection, airline booking, and ABF cargo reporting for imports. It also covers export declarations and security screening for exports, plus biosecurity checks and final delivery.
Quote, Route & Book
Send us your cargo details, origin, and destination. We return an itemised quote within 24 hours. It covers airfreight, fuel and security surcharges, handling, and delivery. We price on chargeable weight and confirm standard, express, or charter.
Collect, Screen & Document
We collect, pack, and issue the air waybill, invoice, packing list, and Certificate of Origin. Imports get an Air Cargo Report in the ABF ICS and a BICON check. Exports get an export declaration, EDN, and security screening.
Fly & Track in Real Time
Your cargo flies on transpacific, Asia-Australia, and Europe-Gulf routings. We book belly and freighter capacity with major airlines. You get milestone tracking from departure to arrival. We flag missed connections at hubs like Singapore or Dubai early.
Clear ABF & DAFF and Deliver Door-to-Door
On imports, we clear with the Australian Border Force (ABF) and manage DAFF biosecurity. We pay duty and 10% GST and deliver to any Australian address. On exports, our agents clear destination customs, such as US CBP, and deliver to the consignee.
Our air freight services to and from Australia
Air Cargo Australia - Every Speed, Every Cargo Type
No two air shipments are identical. Deadline, weight, dimensions, and cargo class set the right service. Australia sits far from most origins, so routing matters as much as speed. GreenLine matches each shipment to the fastest compliant option on Australian lanes.
General Air Cargo
Consolidated · Back-to-back · 2-5 days
The core service for boxed and palletised goods. We consolidate your cargo on scheduled flights to cut cost per kilo. Each shipment travels under its own House Air Waybill and house-level ICS report.
Express & Priority
Next flight out · 2-3 days
Priority space on the next available flight. Built for mining spares, samples, and line-down situations. We lodge the import declaration before landing so cargo clears on arrival.
Air Charter
Full & part charter · Main deck
Dedicated aircraft for volumes or deadlines scheduled flights cannot meet. We source main-deck freighters into Perth, Brisbane, or regional airports. We arrange slots, landing permits, and ground handling.
Dangerous Goods by Air
IATA DGR · Classes 2-9 · Lithium batteries
We ship chemicals, aerosols, and lithium batteries under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. We check packing and labels and prepare the Shipper's Declaration. We book only carriers that accept your UN class.
Pharma & Temperature-Controlled
+2-8°C · +15-25°C · Active & passive
Pharmaceuticals, biologics, and perishables in active or passive containers. We route through IATA CEIV Pharma handlers where available. TGA-regulated imports and DAFF-certified food exports get matching paperwork.
Oversized & Project Air Cargo
Main deck · Heavy-lift · Door-to-door
Engines, gearboxes, and mine-site assemblies that exceed belly-hold limits. We plan main-deck loading, special handling, and road legs at both ends. See our project cargo service.
Australian airport operations, customs & delivery
From Australian Airport to Your Door - and Back Out Again
Primary Australian gateway airports
Major Cargo Hubs
Sydney and Melbourne handle most international air cargo. Brisbane serves Queensland. Perth serves Western Australia's mining sector. Western Sydney International (WSI) opened for cargo in July 2026. We pick the airport closest to your final address.
ABF & DAFF clearance
Declarations in Both Directions
For imports, we lodge the import declaration in the ABF Integrated Cargo System. We verify tariff codes and claim any FTA preference. DAFF then assesses biosecurity risk. For exports, we lodge the export declaration and secure the EDN before uplift.
First-mile & last-mile across Australia
Door-to-Door in Every State
We collect export cargo from any Australian address and truck it to the departing airport. On imports, we deliver after release to metro, regional, and remote mine-site addresses. Need stock near a hub? Use our warehousing service.
Compliance & import / export rules
Air Freight Australia Requirements - Shipping Cargo To and From Australia
Australia runs some of the world's strictest biosecurity controls. The ABF wants cargo data before the aircraft lands. Exports need security clearance before they reach the ramp. GreenLine runs every check below before your cargo moves.
Import · Air freight to Australia
Australian Import Requirements for Air Cargo
ABF Air Cargo Report
Every air consignment needs an Air Cargo Report in the ABF Integrated Cargo System (ICS). It is due at least 2 hours before arrival at the first Australian airport. GreenLine reports at house air waybill level as standard.
Import Declaration or SAC
Goods over AUD 1,000 need a full Import Declaration (N10). Goods at or below that value clear on a Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC). Tobacco and alcohol always need a full declaration.
Duty, GST & Charges
Most goods pay a 5% general duty, often 0% under an FTA. 10% GST applies to customs value plus duty, freight, and insurance. Full declarations add an import processing charge and a AUD 48 air biosecurity charge.
DAFF Biosecurity & BICON
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) sets import conditions in BICON. Food, plants, timber, and used equipment may need a permit or inspection. Wood packaging must carry the ISPM 15 mark.
BMSB Season Inspections
The 2026-27 BMSB season runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. Target high-risk goods flown from the USA and China face random inspections. Air cargo does not need BMSB treatment, unlike sea cargo.
Prohibited & Regulated Goods
Australia bans all asbestos-containing goods. Electrical products need the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Medicines and medical devices need TGA approval. We flag restricted goods at the quote stage.
* Requirements vary by origin, commodity, and value. Contact us to confirm what applies to your shipment.
Export · Air freight from Australia
Australian Export Requirements for Air Cargo
Export Declaration & EDN
Consignments valued above AUD 2,000 need an export declaration in the ICS. So does any permit-controlled good, whatever its value. The ABF returns an Export Declaration Number (EDN) that authorises export.
Known Consignor & RACA Screening
All export air cargo must come from a Known Consignor. Otherwise, a Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) examines it at piece level. We arrange either route before uplift.
DAFF Export Certification
Meat, seafood, dairy, and plant products are prescribed goods. They need DAFF export permits and health certificates. Meat certification moved from EXDOC to NEXDOC in 2026. We coordinate certificates with your flight.
Defence & Dual-Use Permits
Goods on the Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL) need a permit from Defence Export Controls. This covers some electronics, lasers, and software. We flag likely controlled goods at the quote stage.
IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration
Hazardous exports need a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods under IATA DGR. Lithium batteries follow specific packing instructions. We check packaging, marks, and labels before tender.
Destination Advance Data
Many destinations want cargo data before departure. The USA requires ACAS pre-loading data for US CBP. The EU requires ICS2 PLACI filing. We file these with our destination agents.
* Requirements vary by commodity and destination country. Contact us to confirm what applies to your shipment.
What we move
Cargo Types & Air Freight Specialisms To and From Australia
GreenLine flies standard and specialist cargo in both directions. Every import carries the right ICS report and DAFF data. Every export leaves with its EDN and security status confirmed.
General & Palletised Cargo
Boxed and palletised goods on consolidated flights. We build pallets to airline ULD contours and check ISPM 15 marks. Delivery runs to any Australian warehouse or distribution centre.
Mining Spares & Industrial Components
Wear parts and components for stopped fleets in WA and Queensland. We book next flight out into Perth or Brisbane. For full machines, see our machinery shipping service.
Dangerous Goods & Lithium Batteries
Chemicals, aerosols, and UN3480 / UN3481 batteries under IATA DGR. Some items fly cargo aircraft only. We match each UN class to an accepting airline and route.
Pharma & Perishables
Medicines, chilled seafood, meat, and fresh produce. Imports follow TGA and DAFF rules. Exports need DAFF health certificates. We keep temperature records end to end.
E-Commerce & Retail Wholesale
Bulk B2B stock and fast restocks for Australian fulfilment centres. Low-value parcels clear on a SAC. We connect arrivals to our warehousing network.
High-Value & Electronics
Semiconductors, laptops, and lab instruments with secure handling and limited touchpoints. Imports may need the RCM. Exports may need a DSGL permit, which we check up front.
Project & Oversized Air Cargo
Engines, turbine parts, and assemblies on main-deck freighters or charters. We plan loading surveys, special handling, and road escorts. See our project cargo service.
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Origin & destination corridors
Where We Fly To Australia and From Australia
GreenLine runs established air corridors in both directions. Transit times below are typical airport to airport. Select your route for a direct quote.
Air Freight to Australia - Where We Ship From
Air Freight from Australia - Where We Deliver
Not seeing your route? GreenLine flies cargo to and from Australia across over 40 countries on 4 continents. Contact us with your origin and destination for a direct quote.
Industries we serve
Air Freight Australia Across Every Sector
Australian rules change by sector and by direction of trade. An import may need a DAFF permit or an RCM. The same product's export may need a DAFF certificate or a DSGL permit. GreenLine applies sector knowledge to both.
Credentials & compliance
Operating to the Highest Australian Air Freight Standards Since 2008
