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Sailing schedules
Please click the PDF links below to view the appropriate sailing schedule.
China to Australia/NZ
Asia to Australia/NZ
Container types and dimensions
Note: exact dimensions may differ slightly due to different manufacturers. Load regulations may restrict operation to less than maximum weight. Before making your booking speak to one of our friendly staff to be sure.
Standard containers
Heavy Rated shipping containers for heavier loads are available. Additional surcharges may apply.
Food Grade shipping containers are available. Additional surcharges may apply.
20FT High Cube shipping containers (higher height than standard) are only available for designated origin/destination pairings and may have additional charges.
| Container type | Internal dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door opening
(W x H) |
Cubic capacity | Cargo weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft General | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.26m | 33m³ | 21,700kgs |
| 20ft High Cube | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.69m | 2.33 x 2.59m | 37m³ | 21,700kgs |
| 40ft General | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.26m | 66m³ | 26,500kgs |
| 40ft High Cube | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.69m | 2.33 x 2.59m | 76m³ | 26,500kgs |
Flat rack containers
Flat rack containers are used for over-dimensional (out of gauge) cargo. They are available with or without sides. Additional surcharges will apply.
| Container type | Internal dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door opening
(W x H) |
Cubic capacity | Cargo weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Flat Rack with sides |
5.89 x 2.35 x 2.23m | Side Opening W – 2.59m |
30m³ | 26,500kgs |
| 20ft Flat Rack without sides |
6.00 x 2.35 x 0.23m | 33m³ Max Height 2.36m |
23,500kgs | |
| 40ft Flat Rack with Sides |
12.05 x 2.35 x 2.23m | Side Opening W – 11.66m |
63m³ | 36,00kgs |
| 40ft Flat Rack without Sides |
12.20 x 2.35 x 0.65m | 67m³ Max Height 2.36m |
39,000kgs |
Open top containers
Open top containers allow you to load over height cargo and allows easier loading by crane. Additional surcharges will apply.
| Container type | Internal dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door opening (W x H) |
Cubic capacity | Cargo weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Open Top | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.29m | 32m³ | 21,700kgs |
| 40ft Open Top | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.29m | 66m³ | 26,500kgs |
Refrigerated (reefer) shipping containers
Refrigerated shipping containers are commonly used for food and diary products. The thicker walls for insulation means internal dimensions are smaller. They can be set at a required temperature for the duration of the voyage. Additional surcharges will apply.
| Container type | Internal dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door opening
(W x H) |
Cubic capacity | Cargo weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Reefer | 5.44 x 2.26 x 2.24m | 2.26 x 2.20m | 27m³ | 21,700kgs |
| 40ft Reefer | 11.55 x 2.26 x 2.24m | 2.26 x 2.20m | 58m³ | 25,000kgs |
Essential documents
Click on the links below to download PDFs:
Useful websites
The below links could help in regards to some of the trickier aspects of importing and exporting.
Australian Border Protection Service – regulate imports and exports at ocean ports and airports
https://www.abf.gov.au/
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) – clear and treat goods that pose a threat to Australian biosecurity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – deals with Australia’s free trade agreements
Anti-Dumping Commission – investigates complaints that goods have been ‘dumped’ into Australian territories
https://www.industry.gov.au/about-us/anti-dumping-commission
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Useful information
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