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Pallet Delivery To and From Australia, Made Simple
Shipping pallets to or from Australia shouldn’t be slow, confusing, or overpriced — and with Pallet2Ship, it isn’t.
Get live quotes in seconds, book online 24/7, and get real support from our expert team. From single pallets to full containers, we make global shipping simple.
Whether you're a UK business exporting to Australia, relocating personal belongings, or receiving freight from overseas, we offer reliable, cost-effective pallet delivery backed by the world’s top carriers and over 15 years of international logistics experience.
Why Choose Pallet2Ship?
- Instant Quotes - Live pricing with no account needed
- Global Carriers - We partner with DHL, UPS, FedEx, Maersk & more
- Air & Sea Freight - Express or economy, with full tracking
- Transparent Pricing - No hidden fees, ever
- Built for Flexibility - From small parcels to containers, oversized pallets, and more
- Optional Insurance - Add coverage during the booking process
- Business-Friendly - Ideal for SMBs shipping internationally
What We Ship
- From small parcels to bulky freight
- Single or multiple pallet consignments
- Oversized or custom pallets for irregular freight
- Part and full container loads
- Personal effects and household goods for relocation (when palletised)
Imports from Australia to the UK
We don’t just ship to Australia - we also handle pallet delivery from Australia to the UK with the same ease and flexibility. Whether you're bringing in commercial stock or returning personal belongings, we offer both air and sea freight options, full tracking, and customs support for a smooth process from pickup to final delivery.
Our import services are ideal for businesses and individuals looking for reliable, door-to-door pallet delivery from Australia, whether it’s a single pallet, multiple consignments, or containerised goods. Track Your Shipment. Stay in Control.
Most of our air and sea freight services to and from Australia are fully trackable, with updates from pickup to final delivery. Whether you’re a business or private sender, you’ll always know where your shipment is.
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Important Information About Sea Freight Costs
P2S offers highly competitive rates for door-to-port and port-to-port pallet delivery. However, please note that our advertised prices do not include import duty, VAT or GST, port handling fees, quarantine inspection charges, or any other destination-specific costs charged by local authorities or port operators.
These fees are set by the Australian or UK governments and port handling companies, and are completely outside our control. They must be paid locally by the receiver upon arrival of the goods.
Door-to-door delivery by sea is only available for business-to-business (B2B) shipments in Australia, and pricing for this service is available on request.
⚠️ Important: Many delays occur because requirements are missed. Please read the service information shown under the blue “i” button on each quote and check the service icons carefully. They provide essential details about what is and isn’t included (e.g., tail-lift, Amazon access, restricted goods). Always review these before booking.
Available Pallet Delivery Services to Australia
Pallet2ship offers the following pallet services to Australia:
By Air
- Door to Door express pallet delivery
- Door to Door express parcel delivery
By Sea
- Pallet delivery to Port
- Pallet delivery to Door [business addresses only]
What you need to know about our pallet services to Australia:
- We accept shipments of any weight and dimensions
- Send from a small parcel to container loads, we will accommodate:
- Small & large or bulky parcels
- Single & multiple pallets
- Oversized/custom pallets
- Part & full container loads
- Optional insurance is available through the website.
- Most services are fully trackable, for services both to and from Australia.
- Both business and private individuals can send a pallet to any address in Australia.
- We work with only the largest and most trusted international freight providers.
How much does it cost to send a pallet to Australia?
100 Kg, LxWxH: 120 x 80 x 50 cm
Air Freight service
£548.41
100 Kg, LxWxH: 120 x 80 x 50 cm
Sea Freight service
£108.34
Please be advised these are just price examples as we do offer many parcel and pallet delivery services to and from Australia. For the best option for you please use the Quote & Book system above in order to obtain instant quotes.
Case study - GMS Hobby Game Logistics LTD
Quick Summary
GMS Hobby Game Logistics LTD shipped a 200 kg euro pallet (120 × 80 × 120 cm) containing games and books from Warwick, UK, to New Beith, Australia. The shipment was arranged as a door-to-door sea freight service, insured for £1,807, and included mandatory country-specific paperwork such as the Packing Declaration and BMSB certificate. By using a heat-treated ISPM-15 pallet, noting a tail-lift requirement at delivery, and responding quickly to document requests, the shipment was collected, cleared, and delivered on schedule.
On 8th March 2024, Jamie at GMS Hobby Game Logistics LTD booked an international sea freight shipment through Pallet2Ship. As door-to-door sea freight quotes cannot be generated instantly due to variable local costs (such as port handling and delivery fees), he emailed us the shipment details. Our team picked this up immediately and arranged a tailored solution.
The consignment consisted of a 200 kg euro pallet (120 × 80 × 120 cm) containing games and books. It was professionally packed, insured for £1,807, and all paperwork was submitted the same day. Importantly, Jamie included a special delivery instruction: a tail-lift vehicle was required at destination. While in the UK tail-lift vehicles (usually 18-ton trucks) are standard for pallet collections and deliveries, this is not the case in many countries. By noting this at the booking stage, the customer avoided costly delays on arrival.
Another critical aspect was the use of a heat-treated, ISPM-15 certified pallet. For shipments outside Europe — particularly to Australia and New Zealand — this is a strict requirement. If even one pallet in a shared container is not ISPM-15 compliant, the entire container can be stopped and quarantined, causing delays of days or even weeks for all shipments inside. By using a certified pallet with the official ISPM-15 stamp, the customer ensured full compliance and avoided the risk of quarantine.
Australia-Specific Compliance
Australia enforces some of the world’s strictest import controls. For this shipment, Jamie completed both the Packing Declaration and the BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) certificate as soon as requested by the local agent. These documents are mandatory for all sea freight consignments into Australia and must be accurate to avoid customs holds. The proactive response allowed the shipment to clear smoothly through Australian biosecurity checks.
Real-World Adjustment During Transit
During transit, the recipient’s details changed. Pallet2Ship worked quickly with the customer to update the Bill of Lading, issuing the corrected version to both sender and receiver. Handling this promptly avoided disruption and kept the shipment on schedule.
What They Did Right - Online Booking
- Entered accurate weight and dimensions, ensuring the quote was correct from the start.
- Provided complete sender and receiver details, including names, mobile numbers with country codes, and valid emails.
- Used the Pallet2Ship commercial invoice template, listing the goods (games and books) with full product-level detail.
- Submitted all documentation promptly and responded quickly to requests for additional forms (Packing Declaration, BMSB).
- Declared a realistic shipment value and insured the goods for £1,807.
- Included a special delivery instruction (tail lift required), which prevented problems at destination.
- Received tracking updates once the pallet reached the UK sea freight depot.
- Worked with Pallet2Ship to update the Bill of Lading when recipient details changed.
What They Did Right - Physical Preparation
- Packed securely on a heat-treated, ISPM-15 certified euro pallet.
- Strapped and shrink-wrapped the boxes to the pallet, using foam inside the boxes for extra protection.
- Had the goods fully ready at collection, with staff on-site and clear access during the 8 a.m.–6 p.m. window.
- Printed and attached four copies of the commercial invoice and four copies of the Bill of Lading/cargo labels in plastic wallets.
- Followed up proactively with Pallet2Ship to confirm collection.
What to Do vs What Not to Do
Do This
- Always provide accurate pallet dimensions and weight to ensure correct pricing.
- If a door-to-door sea freight quote is needed, email details to Pallet2Ship for a tailored solution.
- Always use a heat-treated ISPM-15 certified pallet for shipments outside Europe — especially to Australia and New Zealand.
- Complete country-specific forms (Packing Declaration, BMSB) as soon as requested.
- Declare special delivery requirements such as tail lifts at the time of booking.
- Use the Pallet2Ship invoice template with full product details, commodity codes, and values.
- Declare the correct value — for commercial goods it must match the insurance amount; for samples, declare a realistic value (never £0).
- Secure goods properly: strap, shrink-wrap, and use internal packaging to prevent movement.
- Print and attach four copies of invoices and labels in clear plastic wallets.
- Ensure staff and equipment (e.g. forklift) are available during collection and delivery windows.
- Maintain fast communication and respond promptly to all queries.
- Notify immediately if recipient details change so the Bill of Lading can be updated.
Avoid This
- Don’t guess pallet size or weight — it will cause re-pricing and delays.
- Don’t assume all services are instantly quotable — sea freight requires tailored quotes.
- Don’t use a non-ISPM-15 pallet — it risks container quarantine and major delays.
- Don’t ignore country-specific paperwork — missing the Packing Declaration or BMSB will block clearance in Australia.
- Don’t undervalue shipments or enter token amounts (£0/£1) — customs will likely stop them.
- Don’t skip insurance for higher-value shipments — carrier liability is minimal.
- Don’t omit delivery instructions — tail lifts are not standard outside the UK.
- Don’t rely on poor packing — unsecured goods are easily damaged in transit.
- Don’t forget site readiness — no staff or forklift = failed collection/delivery.
- Don’t delay responses to queries — communication is critical to avoid setbacks.
- Don’t assume Bill of Lading details can be fixed late — corrections should be requested immediately.
Conclusion
Thanks to Jamie’s preparation and Pallet2Ship’s support, the shipment was collected on time, all Australian compliance forms were submitted promptly, and even a mid-transit change to recipient details was resolved with an updated Bill of Lading.
This case highlights three essential lessons for Australia and similar destinations:
- Always use ISPM-15 certified pallets to avoid quarantine risks.
- Complete Packing Declarations and BMSB certificates quickly and accurately.
- Specify delivery requirements (such as tail-lift vehicles) at booking to prevent last-mile issues.
By following these steps, customers can ship confidently to even the most strictly regulated countries, ensuring reliable, compliant, and on-time delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
about shipping services to and from Australia
For air freight services, Pallet2ship offers 2-4 working days transit time. However, for a sea freight service (port to port ONLY) oceanic transit time is approximately 39 days (E.g: to Fremantle port). Typically one week would be added to the transit time for the domestic collection and loading onto the vessel.
When shipping to Australia the goods should be very well packed and placed on a heat treated/fumigated pallet. Either strapping or shrink wrap may be used to secure the goods down on the pallet, and we suggest protective materials where possible. For an in-depth guide, please visit our Packing advice page.
We ship a wide range of goods such as car parts, printed material, personal goods, tools, ambient food items and many more. For restricted items, please visit our Prohibited & Restricted items page.
If you are shipping as a private individual, a proforma invoice with EORI number will suffice. If the shipment is on behalf of a registered company customs will require a commercial invoice.
Yes, Pallet2ship is happy to offer import services from Australia to the UK and a price can be obtained using the request quote page.
Yes, if you are shipping to Australia, please be advised you need to provide a local telephone number or mobile number at the delivery address. Depots outside of the UK will not call a UK telephone number.
Yes, you can insure directly on our website for goods with a value from £100 to £45,000 when placing your order. If the value exceeds £45,000, please email us at office@pallet2ship.co.uk and we'll provide a quote within minutes.
You can receive a quotation directly on our homepage. Select the collection and destination countries and the number of pallets or parcels you would like to send. Then enter the weight and the dimensions making sure you use kilograms and centimetres ONLY. Based on the provided details you will be able to choose between a number of services. Select the service best suits your needs, and complete the booking online. If the online system cannot automatically generate prices, please fill on the custom quote form and we will get back to you within a few hours.
Yes, you can. We have a dedicated service for this requirement. The collection address has to be a commercial location (E.g garage). Also, the goods need to be professionally cleaned, strapped and very well packed, on the pallet. Please make sure that at the time of the booking you follow the instructions and select a service which handles engines/gearboxes.
Yes, you can, but we will require some pictures of the consignment in order to make sure the goods travel safely. Please make sure that at the time of the booking you follow the instructions and select a service which handles personal effects.
If you haven't sent a pallet/ parcel before, and you are not sure if your consignment is properly packed, you can take a few pictures and send them to us at office@pallet2ship.co.uk and we can guide you through the packing process. A properly packed consignment will travel safely, and the risk of damage is minimised.
Yes, we ship a large variety of batteries, but we will need the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of the product to make sure it is safe to be transported through our services. Please be advised that batteries over 100 Wh are considered DG (Dangerous Goods). In this case it has to be packed, labelled and documented to IATA specifications - i.e. professionally packed with a DGN (Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods by Air). Also, please be advised that handling charges may apply if you choose to ship this type of goods by air.
If you are shipping a consignment that's shorter than 200cm and lighter than 750kg, you won't need a forklift. The vehicle assigned to collect your consignment is equipped with both a tail-lift and pump-truck, and the driver should be able to collect/deliver your consignment(s) without any issues. If your consignment exceeds 200cm in height and if it's heavier than 750kg, then yes, you must have a forklift at both collection and delivery points.
Both air freight and sea freight services are available. If your consignment is not urgent, you can choose to send your goods on a sea freight service as this is by far the most cost effective, especially for large and heavy pallets. You can ship from 1 single pallet to full container loads. If your consignment is urgent, and is not larger than 160cm in height, air freight offers the quickest transit times.
Standard pallets (120cm x 100cm) are recommended for shipping goods to Australia. For safe palletisation, use a heat-treated/fumigated pallet. To minimise the risk of damage, shrink wrap goods to ensure that they are securely fastened to the pallet. Maximum weight limits typically apply, and a proforma invoice with an EORI number will be required if you are shipping as a private individual. Contact Pallet2Ship or refer to our full Australia pallet delivery page for more information. Alternatively, visit our article, Pallet Delivery in Australia: An Essential Guide.
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Get in TouchPallet2Ship is the one stop shop for all your transportation needs. You can create your export/import documents, Customs or Proforma Invoices using Pallet2Ship's online platform once you have paid for your booking. Your documents will be attached to your Pallet2Ship account, and you will receive all the instructions you need clearly by email. Whether you are a regular shipper or a new customer, the website offers you all the information you need and if you require further assistance, our team is always ready to help.