Trusted freight forwarding and customs experts since 1996.
Sea freight, air freight, customs clearance and storage — handled from start to finish, without delays or surprises.
From a single customs declaration to a chartered vessel — we handle the complexity so you don't have to.
Sea freight, air freight and land transport managed from start to finish. Bookings, documentation, insurance and tracking — all handled.
Licensed brokers with nearly three decades of experience. Import and export declarations, duty classification and quarantine — including complex cargo.
Short and long-term storage, pick and pack, and distribution. Complete solutions for goods once they arrive in Australia.
Long-standing supplier relationships mean first access to the best deals. All goods checked against your specifications before shipping.
The jobs that needed experience, relationships and problem-solving — not just a booking system.
When Boeing's Melbourne facility needed six new autoclaves from the USA — each weighing 30 tonnes and too large for standard trucks — Semtec chartered a vessel, coordinated discharge at a private port using specialised cranes, and managed the full ground transport. Every autoclave delivered on time and on budget, without damage.
When Bunnings wanted to import peat moss and mulch, they faced Australian quarantine requirements that standard freight forwarders couldn't navigate. Semtec worked closely with manufacturers to qualify the products for Australian entry — two months of detailed planning before the first order, and every shipment cleared without incident.
When the loom band craze hit in 2014, retailers worldwide were scrambling for supply. Semtec secured a daily airline allocation through close relationships with Chinese carriers — shipping over 300 tonnes of product in less than six months. Sea freight would not have met the timeline. The allocation made the difference.
Complicated cargo, tight deadlines, or a first-time import — we'll give you honest advice and a clear quote within one business day.
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