Courier vs Freight Company, Explained

How a freight company works

Freight companies consolidate. Your pallet is collected, taken to a depot, combined with other freight going the same way and delivered on a schedule, often one to three days later. It's efficient for full pallets and long distances, but slow, and every transfer is another chance for damage.

How a courier works

A same day courier collects your item and delivers it the same day, without sorting it through a depot. There's less handling, the arrival time is more predictable, and you can usually track it from start to finish.

Courier or freight for pallets?

• Use a courier for one or two pallets that need to arrive today, local or regional deliveries, and anything fragile or urgent.
• Use a freight company for large volumes, interstate linehaul, or many pallets with a flexible delivery date.

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The cost question

Per kilo, freight companies are cheaper on big volumes. For one urgent load, a courier is often cheaper once you count the minimum charges, the extra days, and what a late delivery costs your business. Our prices show on screen before you pay, so you can compare straight away.

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