Port of Brisbane is Queensland's primary container gateway, operating 24 hours a day across dedicated import and export berths at Eagle Farm and the port precinct. We manage FCL and LCL shipments across all major trade lanes into and out of Brisbane, covering China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Container utilisation review is included. If there are savings in your freight profile, we will find them.
Sea Freight ForwarderFreight Forwarding Services Brisbane
Navia Freight is a Brisbane freight forwarder and licensed customs broker, moving sea, air and road cargo through the Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport for Queensland importers and exporters.
✓ DG certified staff
✓ Australian Trusted Trader
✓ HACCP
✓ Bonded Warehouse & RACA accreditation
✓ DAFF Approved and Accredited
Navia Freight in Brisbane
Port of Brisbane handled a record 1.62 million TEU in FY25, with $73.5 billion in international cargo moving through the port across a single year. Queensland's fastest-growing population base and a strong agricultural hinterland are driving consistent import and export growth, making Brisbane one of Australia's most active freight markets.
Navia's Brisbane office manages sea freight, air freight, road freight, and in-house customs clearance for Queensland importers and exporters. Local team, 20 years of experience, and the same performance standards and full visibility through NaviaHub that apply across every Navia office.
Sea Freight
Air Freight
Brisbane Airport handles significant international air cargo volume and is the entry point for time-critical freight into Queensland. When sea freight timelines don't work, our air freight service moves cargo door-to-door fast. Full tracking, proactive alerts, and transparent pricing with no invoice surprises.
Air Freight ForwarderRoad Freight
From the port to your Brisbane or Queensland warehouse, and onward distribution interstate. Managed by the same team coordinating your inbound international freight, so there is no handover gap and no split accountability between your international and domestic legs.
Customs Clearance
In-house, handled by our Brisbane team. Our customs brokers hold current ABF licences and manage classification, duty assessment, DAFF biosecurity compliance, and all documentation. As an Australian Trusted Trader, Navia delivers faster clearance and lower intervention rates for our clients' shipments.
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Freight Forwarding for Queensland's Import and Export Market
Port of Brisbane's FY25 results reflect a port in strong growth. Import volumes were driven by Southeast Queensland's population expansion, with building materials and household goods the standout performers as the region's construction and housing market continued to grow.
On the export side, the port had a standout agricultural year: refrigerated meat exports hit a record 77,750 TEU with more than half going to North Asian markets, and bulk grain exports surged as growers responded to improved market conditions.
For Brisbane importers, the China trade lane remains the dominant corridor. Navia manages the compliance detail that determines whether a shipment clears quickly or sits on a wharf: ChAFTA Certificate of Origin coordination, BMSB treatment confirmation during biosecurity season, and customs clearance handled in-house so there is no third-party documentation gap.
For Queensland exporters, we manage outbound freight across Navia's global network, including refrigerated cargo coordination for the meat and agricultural exporters that make Brisbane's export profile distinctive among Australian ports.
Our Brisbane freight forwarding office
Port of Brisbane sea freight, Brisbane Airport air freight, and in-house customs clearance, managed by our local Eagle Farm team. Explore our other Australian freight forwarding locations below.
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Brisbane
Port of Brisbane container freight, refrigerated exports, and Queensland distribution.
Office
3/901 Kingsford Smith Drive
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
3/901 Kingsford Smith Drive
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
Import Container Freight Station
Portgate Logistics
Wharf 5 Osprey Drive, Port of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Portgate Logistics
Wharf 5 Osprey Drive, Port of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Export Container Freight Station
Portgate Logistics
Wharf 5 Osprey Drive, Port of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Portgate Logistics
Wharf 5 Osprey Drive, Port of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Other Australian location
Melbourne
Our head office, managing Port of Melbourne sea freight and national coordination.
Office (HQ)
28-32 Sky Road
Melbourne Airport, Victoria 3045
28-32 Sky Road
Melbourne Airport, Victoria 3045
Import Container Freight Station
Cito Transport
12 Quarry Road, Tottenham, Victoria 3012
Cito Transport
12 Quarry Road, Tottenham, Victoria 3012
Export Container Freight Station
Cito Transport
22A Sara Grove, Tottenham, Victoria 3012
Cito Transport
22A Sara Grove, Tottenham, Victoria 3012
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Freight forwarding in Melbourne
Other Australian location
Sydney
Port Botany container freight and NSW distribution from our Padstow office.
Office
4/45 Davies Road
Padstow, NSW 2211
4/45 Davies Road
Padstow, NSW 2211
Import Container Freight Station
Arrow Transport
10 Brunker Road, Greenacre, NSW 2190
Arrow Transport
10 Brunker Road, Greenacre, NSW 2190
Export Container Freight Station
Price and Speed
17 Baker Street, Banksmeadow, NSW 2019
Price and Speed
17 Baker Street, Banksmeadow, NSW 2019
Other Australian location
Perth
Western Australian imports and resources sector freight.
Office
5 Purdy Place
Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155
5 Purdy Place
Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155
Real-Time Freight Visibility Across Every Brisbane Shipment
Every Brisbane customer gets full access to NaviaHub at no extra charge. Track shipments across sea, air, and road in real time. Receive proactive alerts when a shipment needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Access all shipping documents in one place. Pull performance reports without waiting on a monthly summary. Connect freight data to your ERP or WMS via API.
Most freight forwarders in Brisbane give you a tracking number. NaviaHub gives you the full picture.
Talk to Navia's Brisbane Freight Forwarding Team
In-house customs clearance. Real-time visibility through NaviaHub. A local team based at Eagle Farm, steps from the port. If you are reviewing your freight arrangements or need a forwarder that manages the full picture, our Brisbane team is ready.
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Why does having a local Brisbane freight forwarding team matter?
Navia operates globally, and our Brisbane team brings that international network together with direct knowledge of Port of Brisbane's operations, local carrier relationships, and the compliance requirements specific to Queensland cargo. When something needs attention at the port, whether it is a customs query, a biosecurity matter, or a vessel arrival, you have someone local who can act on it without routing your call through another state.
How long does sea freight from China to Brisbane take?
Port-to-port from major Chinese ports to Port of Brisbane typically takes 14 to 22 days depending on origin and routing. Door-to-door adds origin lead time and customs clearance at Brisbane, normally 24 to 48 hours for a clean clearance. Navia provides a specific transit estimate for your trade lane with every quote.
What are the most common freight issues for Brisbane importers?
The most costly and preventable are documentation errors on the China lane. A ChAFTA Certificate of Origin that does not match the commercial invoice HS codes forfeits duty savings that should have been zero. BMSB treatment failures during biosecurity season are the other major risk, where untreated goods arriving in Australia face re-export or destruction. Navia manages both as standard on every applicable shipment.
Does Navia handle refrigerated and perishable cargo through Brisbane?
Yes. Brisbane is one of Australia's most active ports for refrigerated exports, particularly meat and agricultural products. We coordinate reefer container bookings and manage the documentation and compliance requirements for temperature-sensitive cargo moving through the port.
Does Navia handle export freight forwarding from Brisbane?
Yes. We manage outbound freight from Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport across Navia's global network, including export documentation, clearance, and full carrier coordination.