Do I need a customs broker to ship my items into Adelaide?

Clearance from customs is required to receive your goods from overseas and it is recommended that qualified and capable customs broker agents perform the task.

A customs clearance agent understands government protocol for all types of freight, and will also investigate all avenues of possible cost savings for the customer.

As logistics experts, we fully understand the impact that delays in border clearances can have on your business. So, we harness our deep expertise, extensive resources, vast networks and strong relationships to make sure your international shipment clears customs and quarantine barriers as smoothly and quickly as possible.

We can provide our customs and border services in association with our comprehensive range of international freight transport services, as a component of a fully integrated supply chain solution.

We also offer a comprehensive range of warehousing and storage solutions, including bonded warehousing. 

Why choose us as your customs clearance broker?

Using a professional customs broker has its perks. They bring together the business information that allows you to clear your goods safely, securely and quickly through the wharf, customs and or quarantine.

Our customs brokers are experts in all areas of importation regulations and act as an agent on your behalf to prepare and submit all necessary documents to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and Bio-security.

Our customs clearance service ensures compliance with the continually changing regulations and requirements for customs & quarantine clearance in Australia – we simplify the entire customs process for you!

With our extensive systems & knowledge we arrange your required customs clearance & or Adelaide freight services such ocean shipping on cargo ships, trucking, expedited shipping by air freight, and moving goods by rail.

No matter what your cargo needs are, or from where your business operates, WWCF’s integrated sea, air, and road networks will ensure your shipments are delivered safely and on time, every time.

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Shipping Container Sizes

Shipping containers have revolutionized the way cargo is transported on ships the across oceans. Containerization has not only helped in ensuring the safety of the cargo transits but has also improved the overall cargo carrying capacity of the cargo ships.

Until 1956 goods packed in bales, sacks or barrels were individually transferred from the delivery vehicle to the waiting cargo ship. This was manual work carried out by “longshoremen” using pulleys, cargo hooks and a significant labour force. An average ship had 200, 000 individual pieces of cargo and it would take around a week to load and unload.

The shipping container has only been around for the last 50 years. The containerization of cargo revolutionized the transportation of goods as, thefts, damage to goods and costs were drastically reduced.

This ultimately revolutionized international trade & vastly increased cargo turnaround times

Mostly, all shipping containers are made from steel and have closed-top with hinged doors they are a standardized reusable steel box, used to store and move materials and products ,in international trade

Inter-modal shipping is a method of moving cargo that involves more than one kind of transportation, whether truck, rail, ship or plane. By using standard shipping containers your cargo is transferred from ship to rail to truck without having to be repacked This allows moving your containerized cargo between truck to ship to warehouse with ease. 

We can help you

When your overall cargo volume does not meet our full container requirements
we can offer a hugh cost saving by consolidating your cargo into our regular consolidation service
We will then combined your cargo with other shipping consignments headed for the same destination.Should you require more specialized container equipment or if you have any further questions ,please contact us. 

Container Dimensions
20’ GP Container Dimensions
Inside DimensionsMillimetresFeet
Length588519'4"
Width23507'8"
Height24037'10"
Door OpeningMillimetresFeet
Width23387'8"
Height22927'6"
WeightKilogramsPounds
Max. Gross2400052910
Tare21504740
Max. Payload2185048170
CapacityCube MetresCube Feet
33,1501170
40’ GP Container Dimensions
Inside DimensionsMillimetresFeet
Length1203339'6"
Width23507'8"
Height23947'10"
Door OpeningMillimetresFeet
Width23387'8"
Height22807'6"
WeightKilogramsPounds
Max. Gross3048067200
Tare38008377
Max. Payload2668058823
CapacityCube MetresCube Feet
67,72390
40’ GP High Cubic Container Dimensions
Inside DimensionsMillimetresFeet
Length1202439'6"
Width23507'8"
Height26978'10"
Door OpeningMillimetresFeet
Width23407'8"
Height25978'6"
WeightKilogramsPounds
Max. Gross3048067200
Tare40208860
Max. Payload2646058340
CapacityCube MetresCube Feet
76,32694