Freight keeps Australia moving. Australia's domestic freight task is projected to grow around 26 per cent between 2019-20 and 2049-50, and road freight is set to carry much of that growth as trucks, drivers and delivery distances increase across the network. NSW alone recorded its highest ever volume of road freight activity in recent years, a sign of just how much freight now moves through this state on...
Shipping heavy items like a massive couch, machinery, or even a hefty stack of books isn’t the most straightforward affair. Heavy items come with their own set of challenges. The weight makes them harder to handle, and the size means not every courier will accept them. For most shipping companies, anything over 70 pounds (around 31 kilograms) is considered heavy. Once your item tips the scales at 150 pounds (about 68 kilograms) or more, it moves...
In the world of logistics and transportation, there's a term that often gets tossed around but isn't always fully understood: ugly freight. While most businesses focus on the regular parcels, goods, and freight that can easily be packed and shipped, ugly freight refers to the tricky, awkward, and sometimes downright unwieldy shipments that require extra care and expertise. These are the kinds of deliveries that demand a unique approach to ensure safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Exactly What...
