Your Gateway to the Pacific

Australia and New Zealand are sophisticated, high-value trading partners with world-class port infrastructure and strict biosecurity requirements that demand careful handling. MyExpressFreight moves freight between the United States and Oceania with expert knowledge of Australian Border Force and New Zealand Customs requirements, ensuring your goods clear without delays.

From US-made industrial equipment to Australian agricultural exports, we handle every commodity type with the documentation precision and regulatory expertise these markets require.

  • FCL and LCL on all US-Australia and US-New Zealand lanes
  • Australian Border Force (ABF) customs compliance
  • New Zealand Customs Service clearance coordination
  • DAFF biosecurity and BICON compliance for regulated goods
  • Door-to-port, port-to-door, and door-to-door service
  • Reefer containers for perishables, food, and pharmaceuticals
  • Real-time vessel and container tracking
  • Cargo insurance and specialized commodity coverage
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Trade Lanes & Transit Times

We operate on all major US-Oceania trade lanes with direct services and transshipment options through Asian hub ports.

  • Los Angeles → Sydney: 20–25 days
  • Los Angeles → Melbourne: 22–27 days
  • Los Angeles → Brisbane: 21–26 days
  • Los Angeles → Fremantle (Perth): 24–30 days
  • Los Angeles → Auckland: 18–23 days
  • Los Angeles → Wellington: 20–25 days
  • Los Angeles → Fiji / Pacific Islands: 20–30 days
  • New York → Sydney (via Panama): 30–38 days

Transit times are estimates. Contact us for current schedules and rates.

Markets We Serve

From Australia's major metropolitan ports to remote Pacific Island destinations, MyExpressFreight has the routes and local expertise to deliver.

Sydney & Melbourne

Australia's two largest container ports and commercial hubs. Sydney (Port Botany) and Melbourne handle the majority of Australian imports including consumer goods, industrial equipment, and vehicles.

Brisbane & Fremantle

Brisbane serves Queensland and the Northern Territory. Fremantle (Perth) is Western Australia's gateway, critical for mining equipment imports and agricultural commodity exports.

Auckland & Wellington

New Zealand's primary import and export gateways. Auckland handles the largest cargo volumes while Wellington serves the lower North Island. Weekly sailings from US West Coast ports.

Agricultural Commodities

Australia and New Zealand are world-leading exporters of beef, dairy, wool, wheat, and wine. We handle USDA and FDA import requirements for agricultural goods entering the United States.

Mining & Resources

Australia is the world's largest exporter of iron ore, coal, and lithium. We handle project cargo, oversized equipment, and bulk-adjacent containerized goods for the resources sector.

Pacific Islands

Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and all Pacific Island nations. Frequent transshipment services via Auckland and Brisbane with island-specific customs expertise.

Biosecurity & Customs Compliance

Australia and New Zealand enforce some of the world's strictest biosecurity regulations to protect their unique ecosystems. Non-compliant cargo can face quarantine, treatment, or destruction at the shipper's expense. Our compliance team ensures every shipment meets biosecurity requirements before it ever leaves the US.

  • Australian DAFF biosecurity assessment and BICON compliance
  • New Zealand MPI biosecurity documentation
  • ISPM-15 fumigation certification for wood packaging
  • Australian GST and customs duty assessment
  • New Zealand tariff classification and GST coordination
  • USDA phytosanitary certificates for plant-based products
  • US AES export filing and export license compliance
  • US-Australia FTA duty optimization

Value-Added Services

  • Reefer Containers: Temperature-controlled shipping for Australian and New Zealand meat, dairy, and seafood exports to the US.
  • Cargo Insurance: All-risk marine coverage for US-Oceania shipments with competitive premiums for high-value and specialized cargo.
  • Australian Distribution: Delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide via our Australian agent network.
  • New Zealand Delivery: Inland delivery throughout the North and South Islands following Auckland or Wellington port clearance.
  • LCL Consolidations: Weekly LCL consolidations from Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland for smaller shipments.
  • Drayage: US container pickup and delivery at Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other West Coast ports.
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