The express delivery service market in Australia is rich and diverse, covering both domestic and international brands and offering a wide range of solutions. The following is a detailed analysis:
Local express delivery service in Australia
Australia Post: Established in 1809, it is the national postal service of Australia. Its service coverage covers the entire country and it has the largest postal network in the country. Not only does it provide delivery services for mail and parcels, covering various forms such as letters, parcels and express deliveries, but it also offers a wide range of postal and financial services across the country. For online retailers, we provide one-stop logistics services, including order processing and delivery.
Toll Group: Founded in 1888, it is a leading transportation and logistics provider in Australia, offering one-stop logistics solutions covering multiple fields such as sea transportation, air transportation, land transportation, and warehousing, capable of meeting the diverse logistics needs of customers. The service features include diverse transportation methods (covering road, rail, air and sea transportation, suitable for the transportation of goods of different scales), comprehensive logistics solutions (covering warehousing, distribution and supply chain management, providing customers with all-round support), and industry-customized services (providing customized logistics solutions for multiple industries such as retail, manufacturing and healthcare).
Allied Express: Founded in 1978, it focuses on fast and reliable logistics services and performs particularly outstandingly in urban distribution. Provide efficient, fast and flexible express delivery services, covering the entire Australia; Provide warehousing solutions and inventory management services for customers; Including the transportation of heavy and special goods.
StarTrack (Australia Post Express) : A wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia Post, established in 2004, specializes in domestic express delivery and parcel services, serving both corporate and individual customers. We offer standard express and expedited express services, including next-day and same-day delivery options. Provide flexible delivery solutions for online retailers, including collection of payment on delivery and return processing; Provide online tracking and real-time updates to ensure that customers are aware of the status of their packages.
CouriersPlease: Founded in 1983, it is dedicated to providing flexible express delivery services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its service network covers Australia and it has a broad customer base. Domestic express delivery services for all kinds of parcels are provided, including standard and expedited delivery. Provide customers with international transportation options to facilitate cross-border business; We provide customized delivery services specifically for e-commerce customers, including instant delivery and cash on delivery.
Aramex Australia: Formerly known as Fastway Couriers, it focuses on express delivery and logistics services for small and medium-sized enterprises and is committed to providing flexible and fast distribution solutions. Suitable for the needs of e-commerce and small and medium-sized enterprises, it provides express delivery and parcel delivery services nationwide. Logistics support and solutions specifically provided for online merchants; A technology-driven management platform enhances customer experience and simplifies the order processing procedure.
Sendle: An Australian express delivery company that offers domestic express delivery services. It is committed to providing customers with convenient and efficient express delivery services to meet their various needs.
International express delivery service
DHL: An international express delivery company from Germany, providing express delivery and logistics services in Australia. Renowned for its efficient international transportation network and professional logistics solutions, it is suitable for urgent or high-value items (sensitive goods require caution), with a delivery time of 3 to 5 days. In terms of price, 0.5kg is 200 to 280 yuan, 5kg is 300 to 380 yuan, and 10kg is 550 to 650 yuan. The price for 20kg ranges from 950 to 1,150 yuan.
FedEx: An international express delivery company from the United States, providing express delivery services in Australia. It is renowned for its rapid global delivery capacity and reliable service quality. The volumetric weight calculation is friendly (÷6000), with a delivery time of 5-7 days. In terms of price, 0.5kg is 180-250 yuan, 5kg is 280-350 yuan, 10kg is 500-600 yuan, and 20kg is 900-1100 yuan.
UPS: An international express delivery company from the United States, providing express delivery services in Australia. It holds an important position in the global express delivery industry, with a wide service range that can meet various international express delivery demands. The delivery time is 4 to 6 days. In terms of price, 0.5kg is 220 to 300 yuan, 5kg is 320 to 400 yuan, and 10kg is 580 to 700 yuan. Please note that an additional 150 yuan per package is charged for remote areas.
TNT Express: An international express delivery company from the Netherlands, providing express delivery services in Australia. It is favored by customers for its efficient delivery speed and good service quality.
EMS: Delivery time is 7 to 15 days. In terms of price, 0.5kg is 150 to 200 yuan, 5kg is 450 to 550 yuan, 10kg is 800 to 950 yuan, and 20kg is 1,400 to 1,600 yuan. Food and cosmetics can be sent. For sensitive goods, choose EMS + vacuum compression (with a 50% reduction in volume weight).
Chinese express delivery services are available in Australia
Yto Express: The city processing center in Melbourne, Australia has officially started operation, further improving YTO's logistics network layout in Australia and comprehensively enhancing local delivery capabilities. Equipped with automated warehousing facilities and an intelligent management system, it can provide one-stop comprehensive services such as inventory management, overseas warehouse consignment, and last-mile delivery. It focuses on popular e-commerce categories in Australia such as office supplies, hardware accessories, and automotive products, with a daily peak processing capacity of up to 100,000 items. In early 2025, YTO Express took the lead in launching its own local delivery service in Melbourne, providing local consumers with convenient, fast and cost-effective express logistics services. After cross-border parcels are air-freighted to Australia, YTO Express will handle the sorting, warehousing, transfer and delivery processes in a "one-stop" manner, eliminating the multi-link losses caused by the traditional agency model. Yto Express has also innovatively developed an intelligent express delivery system. By integrating big data analysis and deep learning technologies, and combining historical delivery data, traffic network trends, and customer demand characteristics, it achieves intelligent dynamic route planning. With nearly 500 delivery vehicles and personnel deployed in Melbourne, YTO's express delivery compliance rate in Australia has now increased to over 95%, with the fastest delivery in core areas being the next day.