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Air, ocean and courier can all work for different commercial shipments. Put your size and timing on the table; then request current, comparable quotes.
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Four legs to consider
Air, ocean and courier move the freight internationally. Road is an Australian collection or delivery leg; there is no all-road China–Australia route.
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Make the scope comparable.
Define the hand-off
State the origin pickup point, delivery address, Incoterms rule and named place.
Disclose the cargo
Provide packed mass, dimensions, commodity description and any handling restrictions.
Ask for the all-in detail
Separate line-haul from fuel, customs, terminal and last-mile charges.