Buyandship, vPost, Parcl, or AUSFF? Find out which are the best freight forwarders to ship from Australia to Singapore in our price comparison guide!
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Imagine setting your eyes on something you really like from an Australia online store, and then realising that they charge exorbitant rates for shipping to Singapore – or worse, they don’t ship internationally. Here’s where freight forwarders come in!
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Scroll down to see what are the best options to make the most of your Aussie shopping spree!
Best Australia Freight Forwarders & Shipping
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| Forwarder | Shipping | Delivery | Repack / Consolidate | 1kg item (AU$100) |
| Buyandship | Standard: S$5 per lbs(~0.45kg) | Standard: 6 – 9 days | Repack: Free Consolidate: Free with 30-day storage | ~S$15 |
| vPost | Standard: S$8 base, S$1.20 per 100g | Standard: 6 – 10 days | Repack: Automatically repacked if difference between volumetric weight and actual weight is more than 2kg Consolidate: Free with 30-day storage | From ~S$20 (may vary due to volumetric weight) |
| Parcl | Varies between forwarders (list of forwarders here) | Varies between forwarders (list of forwarders here) | Repack: Fee depends on negotiation with individual forwarders Consolidate: Fee depends on negotiation with individual forwarders | From ~S$8 |
| AUSFF | Varies between forwarders on top of base plan fee starting from ~S$5 (See plans / shipping calculator) | Express: 3 – 7 days Standard: 5 – 10 days Economy: 8 – 14 days | Repack: Free with Silver plan and above, each additional package at ~S$1 Consolidation: Free with storage limits based on selected plan | From ~S$43 |
Before You Start Shipping…
Don’t get too excited to checkout your items just yet, you may want to take note of the following:
- Taxes and duties may need to be considered in your cost if your shipment value is over S$400. This value is computed based on the cost of goods, cost of insurance, and the cost of freight.
- You need to fill up an Export Declaration Form if the goods you are importing add up to more than AU$2000 (~S$2031.20).
As you keep these in mind, let’s compare the forwarders for Australia and get your goodies in your hands ASAP!
1. Buyandship – Best For Small And Light Goods
| Pros | Cons |
| S$5 free shipping credits upon completion of the account verification | Weight calculated in pounds (lbs) instead of kilograms (kg) which may end up costing you more, and the minimum weight charged is 1lb |
| 21-day free storage period | Consolidated shipping cannot exceed 20lbs (~9.1kg) |
| Free parcel insurance coverage, up to 100USD equivalent in AUD | Dimension restrictions – parcels cannot exceed 100CM on either side and the sum of all 3 sides cannot exceed 150CM |
| Can consolidate parcels from warehouses in different countries | |
| Periodic discounts and sales for some online stores (e.g. clearance sales go up to 90%) |
Verdict: Combining the strict dimension restrictions and the rate calculations done in lbs, Buyandship is best for shipping smaller items like clothes and accessories or cosmetics, especially when there are sales to take advantage of.
2. vPost – Best For Convenience & Periodic Deal-hunters
| Pros | Cons |
| Fairly quick delivery time of up to 10 days | Weight calculated in pounds (lbs) instead of kilograms (kg) which may end up costing you more, and the minimum weight charged is 1lb |
| Bundling discounts available for more parcels consolidated and shipped | Restricted/prohibited item list is relatively exhaustive |
| Can collect at POPStation 24/7 | Repacking service is only automatically applied if the volumetric weight and actual weight of your parcel differs by more than 2kg |
| 15% off your first shipment | Maximum Actual Weight: 30KGMaximum Length / Width / Height: 120 cm |
| Comes with SMS notifications to provide you updates on your package |
Verdict: For the shoppers who are after a convenient and transparent shipping process, vPost is the choice forwarder for Australian purchases.
3. Parcl – Best For Widest Range Of Shipping Costs
| Pros | Cons |
| Community of forwarders from businesses to individuals that can help to forward your packages | Price of forwarding service varies greatly between forwarders, from ~US$6 to ~US$98 |
| A variety of forwarders available for your choosing filtered by average cost of shipping, speed of delivery, and rating | Concept of crowdshipping based on trust and reassurance as some forwarders are individuals and not reputable forwarding businesses |
| Shopping service available (with some forwarders) if the store doesn’t accept your payment method | Delivery times can go up to more than 1 month depending on forwarder |
Verdict: If you’re the bargain hunter who wants the best shipping deal at the expense of delivery time and are willing to trust your parcel in the hands of individuals, and sacrifice waiting times, Parcl is a great way to save costs.
BONUS: AUSFF for great customer service and reliable freight forwarding
4. AUSFF – For Reliable Freight Forwarding
| Pros | Cons |
| Reliable freight forwarding service with great track record | On the pricier side of forwarders |
| Can handle big shipment sizes at custom rates | Free storage days starts from 7 days with a one-off plan |
| Offers a range of courier options to cater to different budgets | Non-recurring account plans, need to renew plan after 30 days |
| Value-added services like gift-wrapping, re-consolidation, invoice removal | |
| Forwarding address is renewed every year for life | |
| Free upgrade to express shipping |
Verdict: AUSFF is in the business of freight forwarding for businesses, and are also able to handle your online purchases with their range of plans. If you are looking for a professional service that can accommodate very customised requests, or need to forward large shipments, AUSFF is your go-to freight forwarder.
So Which Australia Freight Forwarder Should I Use?
As you can probably tell by now, the various forwarders in Australia are limited, and I really hope the list will expand in the future because I have so many things in mind to purchase from Australia, like skincare, activewear, and their latest fashionable pieces…
Depending on your needs – whether you want the fastest delivery option, or the lowest cost forwarder – the list we have compiled will help you decide. Personally, I would go with a simple, no-frills forwarder like Buyandship as it gives me the peace of mind of a B2C service.
I’ve tried my best to lay out all the T&Cs that would be most important to you for each forwarder, but it still boils down to what are your immediate concerns when it comes to shipping your purchases from Australia.
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