Coastal shipping in Sydney

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Coastal shipping in Sydney

Coastal shipping includes international or Australian flagged vessels from the eastern seaboard of Australia to WA. A broad definition of coastal shipping also covers goods moving across Bass Strait via dedicated Australian flagged vessels.

Coastal shipping to WA is serviced by foreign or Australian flagged vessels that provide international services for imports and exports to and from Australia, typically from Asian ports.

There are two primary reasons for this outcome, and why coastal shipping is a more cost-effective option. The first is that the great majority of cargo that moves between the eastern seaboard (Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane) and Perth moves from East to West. There is insufficient demand for goods from Perth to fill a regular vessel and therefore ships would essentially travel back to the East relatively empty. Therefore from a shipping perspective, the opportunity for the international ships to send cargo one way as they make their way around the bottom of Australia is ideal to provide a competitively priced transport service for non-time critical cargo, thus removing the need for a dedicated coastal service.

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Advantages of coastal shipping

In the 2013-14 financial year, almost one million metric tonnes of fertiliser was moved on ships between Australian ports. The primary reason why shippers prefer to use sea freight over road and rail is the cost of the door-to-door service. Coastal shipping can offer customers cost savings of 40-50% or even more in the case of very dense cargo like steel products when compared to rail. Even greater savings of 60-65% are achievable when compared to line haul services by road from eastern Australia to WA.

JTM Cargo Management offers east coast sea freight coastal shipping solutions from the ports of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to Fremantle (Perth) as a gateway to the rest of Western Australia. We have the right expertise and logistical network to guide you through the requirements and work with you to provide the right solution.

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JTM Cargo Management coastal shipping solutions and benefits

Containerised and break-bulk consignments

Multiple sailings each week

Covers all major Australian ports, with an option to include the end destination delivery point via road

Significantly reduced costs compared to rail or road transport

Environmentally friendly. Coastal shipping is the lowest carbon-emitting mode of transport on a tonne per kilometer basis versus other modes, according to the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is coastal shipping?

Coastal shipping involves the transportation of people and goods, to and from, ports in different Australian states and territories.

Why use coastal shipping services?

Coastal shipping incorporates domestic cruising, ferry transportation as well as the shipping of goods between Australian ports. Coastal shipping is a cost-effective way to transport vital cargo such as coal, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), metallic ores, cement, steel and fertiliser supplies Australia-wide.

What are the primary benefits of coastal shipping?

Cost effective

Shipping by sea is the most economical way to transport goods across large distances. Sea freight offers customers cost savings of 40-50% less than air, rail or road freight.

Reduced damage

Shipping by sea is a form of transportation suitable for all goods, including fragile products such as plasterboard. Customers experience less damage to their cargo when shipping by sea than with other harsher modes of transportation.

Over-dimensional cargo

Over-dimensional cargo requires specialist shipping due to the tight rail and road restrictions around the transportation of such goods. Cargo destined for Perth is often limited to transportation by road, but some shipping companies offer specialist over-dimensional sea freight services for cargo that cannot be containerised. Once cargo is loaded onto the vessel the process is then plain sailing. Shipping over-dimensional cargo by sea is easier and more economical than other modes of transport and does not require permits or escorts.

At which Australian ports does JTM Cargo Management offer coastal shipping?

JTM Cargo Management offers sea freight coastal shipping solutions from the ports of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to Fremantle, Perth.

What items are restricted or prohibited from being imported into Australia?

Goods for import such as firearms, steroids and tobacco require a valid permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs. Duty and other taxes are still applicable.

What solutions and benefits can JTM Cargo management offer for coastal shipping?

Containerised and break-bulk consignments.
Multiple sailing schedules.
We cover all major Australia ports with the option to include pick up at port and delivery to the final destination by road.
Reduced transportation costs.
Coastal shipping is an environmentally friendly mode of transporting goods across long distances.

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What our customers say

I have been dealing with JTM since the first day they opened. As a freight agent, there is none other in Australia that compare - on rates or on customer service. The staff are always eager to help out - day or night. I look forward to a continued long term relationship with them.

We have been dealing with John Infante and his team for almost 20 years, Thru good and not so good times their Air, Ocean and Operations Departments have always been accurate and prompt in our dealings, but just as fast to correct errors we had made. They are always available and absolutely one of the most knowledgeable forwarders I have had the pleasure to work with.

A professional and easy to work with, Sydney based freight company. I deal with John & JTM on a weekly basis for our shipping needs and enjoy working with them. Their communication, customer service and competitive pricing we have found to be their best assets. Thanks for everything guys 🙂

JTM Cargo made the importation of weekly containers so easy and I can’t recommend them highly enough. From our first meeting with John, we were blown away by their professionalism and their dedication to running a smooth enterprise. They delivered a perfect experience for importing our containers on a weekly basis...and they even made it work despite a last minute origin change. John went above and beyond at every step of the process, from helping with packing our containers to late night calls to customs overseas. Nothing was ever too much for them and they alleviated so much stress. All of the staff were extremely professional and friendly. Such a fantastic company and I use JTM Cargo weekly for our container shipments.

We have been working with JTM Cargo for 6 yrs now and they have managed all our Air Freight for shipping our products around the world. Overall their services have been fantastic. Always reply to messages and calls. Always keep us updated on our overseas shipments and the staff are friendly & helpful. Recommend using their freight services.

We have worked with JTM Cargo for more than 5 years and rely on them 100% for all our international import brokerage and traffic needs. They communicate with us daily keeping us continuously updated on the status of all our air and sea shipments from ex-factory overseas to delivery in our warehouse. It is satisfying to know that we have one point of contact for the whole process . Over the years, we have regularly obtained quotes from their competitors and always came back to JTM for the best value and customer service.

Really like their service. The staff were friendly, very responsive and kept me well informed. We now use them weekly for all our ocean freight services and customs clearance.

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