Fremantle Inner Harbour is WA's primary container gateway, operating 24 hours a day with terminals run by DP World and Patrick across four main berths. We manage FCL and LCL shipments through the port across all major trade lanes, with a particular focus on the Asia corridors that dominate WA's trade profile. Container utilisation review included on every account.
Sea Freight ForwarderFreight Forwarding Services Perth
Navia Freight is an Australian freight forwarder and customs broker operating from Canning Vale in Perth, moving cargo through the Port of Fremantle and Perth Airport for importers and exporters across Western Australia.
✓ DG certified staff
✓ Australian Trusted Trader
✓ HACCP
✓ Bonded Warehouse & RACA accreditation
✓ DAFF Approved and Accredited
Navia Freight in Perth
Fremantle is Western Australia's primary container port and the state's main trade gateway, handling approximately 892,000 TEU annually across container, break-bulk, and general cargo. More than 72% of Fremantle's total port trade flows through Asia, making it one of the most Asia-connected ports in Australia.
Navia's Perth office manages sea freight, air freight, road freight, and in-house customs clearance for Western Australian importers and exporters. Local team, 20 years of experience, and full visibility through NaviaHub across every shipment.
Sea Freight
Air Freight
Perth Airport handles significant international air cargo and is the fastest entry point for time-critical freight into WA. For shipments that cannot wait for a vessel, our air freight service moves cargo door-to-door fast. Full tracking, proactive exception alerts, and transparent pricing.
Air Freight ForwarderRoad Freight
From Fremantle to your Perth or WA warehouse, and onward distribution across the state or interstate. Coordinated by the same team handling your international freight, so there is no handover gap between port and delivery.
Customs Clearance
In-house, handled by our Perth team. Our customs brokers hold current ABF licences and manage classification, duty assessment, DAFF biosecurity compliance, and documentation. As an Australian Trusted Trader, Navia delivers faster clearance and lower intervention rates for our clients.
View all servicesFreight Forwarding for Western Australia's Import & Export Market
Western Australia's trade profile is unlike any other state in Australia. The resource and mining sector shapes the export side of the economy, but the import side tells a different story: WA's strong economy and growing population drive consistent demand for consumer goods, machinery, vehicles, and building materials through Fremantle.
Motor vehicle imports are a significant part of Fremantle's Inner Harbour activity, with new car imports consistently among the port's highest-volume commodity movements. Machinery, equipment, and consumer goods round out the import profile, much of it sourced from Asian markets that account for the majority of WA's containerised trade.
On the export side, grain and agricultural commodities are the dominant containerised exports, with livestock, minerals, and processed goods also moving through the port in meaningful volumes.
For Perth importers, the China trade lane is the primary corridor. Navia manages the compliance requirements that determine whether a shipment clears smoothly or gets held at the port: ChAFTA Certificate of Origin coordination, BMSB treatment confirmation during biosecurity season, and in-house customs clearance so there is no third-party gap in your documentation chain.
Our Perth freight forwarding office
Fremantle sea freight, Perth Airport air freight, and in-house customs clearance, managed by our local Canning Vale team. Explore our other Australian freight forwarding locations below.
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Perth
Fremantle container freight and Western Australian distribution from our Canning Vale office.
5 Purdy Place
Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155
Other Australian location
Melbourne
Our head office, managing Port of Melbourne sea freight and national coordination.
28-32 Sky Road
Melbourne Airport, Victoria 3045
Cito Transport
12 Quarry Road, 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.
4/45 Davies Road
Padstow, NSW 2211
Arrow Transport
10 Brunker Road, Greenacre, NSW 2190
Price and Speed
17 Baker Street, Banksmeadow, NSW 2019
Other Australian location
Brisbane
Port of Brisbane container freight, refrigerated exports, and Queensland distribution.
3/901 Kingsford Smith Drive
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
Portgate Logistics
Wharf 5 Osprey Drive, Port of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Portgate Logistics
Wharf 5 Osprey Drive, Port of Brisbane, QLD 4178
Freight forwarding in Brisbane ›
Freight forwarding in Brisbane
Talk to Navia's Perth Freight Forwarding Team
In-house customs clearance. Full visibility through NaviaHub. A local team in Canning Vale servicing Fremantle and Perth Airport. If you are reviewing your freight arrangements or need a forwarder that manages the full picture, our Perth team is ready.
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Why does having a local Perth freight forwarding team matter?
Navia operates globally, and our Perth team brings that international network together with direct knowledge of Fremantle's operations, local carrier relationships, and the compliance requirements specific to WA cargo. Perth's geographic position means freight decisions often carry higher stakes, getting something wrong at Fremantle can mean longer resolution times than at east coast ports. Having someone local who knows the port and acts quickly matters more here than almost anywhere else in Australia.
How long does sea freight from China to Perth take?
Port-to-port from major Chinese ports to Fremantle typically takes 13 to 20 days, making it one of the shorter east-to-west transoceanic routes among Australian ports due to WA's proximity to Asia. Door-to-door adds origin lead time and customs clearance at Fremantle, 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 Perth importers?
The same documentation risks that apply nationally are particularly costly in Perth given the state's relative isolation. A ChAFTA Certificate of Origin mismatch or a BMSB treatment failure does not just delay a shipment - in WA, the logistics of resolving it are more complex and more expensive than on the east coast. Navia confirms compliance requirements before cargo leaves the origin country, not after it arrives at Fremantle.
Does Navia handle freight forwarding for WA's mining and resources sector?
We handle containerised freight across all industries, including machinery, equipment, and consumables that support WA's mining and resources sector. If your cargo moves in a standard shipping container, we can forward it. For oversized or out-of-gauge cargo that does not containerise, speak to our team to discuss options.
Does Navia handle export freight from Perth?
Yes. We manage outbound freight from Fremantle and Perth Airport across Navia's global network, including export documentation, clearance, and full carrier coordination for containerised exports.