Business-to-business (B2B) shipping keeps Australia’s supply chains moving, particularly for small to mid-sized companies managing goods between warehouses, retailers, and suppliers. Rising freight costs, driven by fuel price hikes, labour shortages, and increasing demand, are putting pressure on budgets and logistics teams.
With wholesale and e-commerce markets expanding, securing competitive shipping rates is key to protecting margins and meeting customer expectations. This guide covers how to secure competitive B2B shipping rates and simplify freight management with multi-carrier platforms.
The simplest way to secure the best B2B shipping rates in Australia is by using a multi-carrier platform that gives you real-time quotes from trusted national freight providers, all in one place. Instead of dealing with individual providers, you can access competitive rates, faster booking, and end-to-end tracking in one place.
Couriers & Freight helps Australian businesses, including e-commerce sellers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, reduce freight costs with volume-based discounts and streamlined shipping processes. You can compare rates instantly, integrate with your fulfilment systems, and manage deliveries more efficiently, saving both time and money on every shipment.
B2B shipping refers to the transport of goods between businesses, such as manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers, rather than directly to consumers. These shipments typically involve bulk freight: pallets, cartons, or large consignments coordinated with warehouse or fulfilment partners.
Compared to B2C deliveries, which prioritise speed to the end-customer, B2B shipping focuses on reliability, consistency, and integration with business systems. In Australia, B2B freight supports vital operations, from interstate supply chains to just-in-time manufacturing, using services like pallet freight, express deliveries, and scheduled bulk routes.
Understanding freight pricing helps you avoid hidden fees and make more cost-effective shipping decisions. Key factors that influence B2B shipping rates in Australia include:
Understanding these cost drivers helps businesses select the most economical freight options without compromising on service quality.
Manually comparing courier services is slow and often results in inconsistent pricing. A smarter approach is using a multi-carrier freight platform that shows live quotes from multiple carriers in one place, saving time and helping you secure better rates.
When choosing a provider, look for:
By consolidating your freight bookings through one platform, you reduce admin tasks, improve cost visibility, and make faster, smarter logistics decisions.
Bulk B2B shipping plays a key role across many Australian industries:
All of these industries depend on reliable and economical B2B freight to keep operations running smoothly. B2B shipping platforms offer the flexibility and visibility needed to manage this complexity.
Couriers & Freight is an Australian-owned logistics partner that helps businesses reduce freight costs and simplify B2B shipping. Our platform connects you to a national network of trusted carriers, including Toll, Northline, and Followmont, with tailored freight solutions for metro express, regional bulk, and interstate pallet delivery.
With volume-based pricing, you can access discounted rates that match your shipping frequency and freight size. Manage every stage of your delivery process from one platform: generate instant quotes, book shipments, and track deliveries in real-time.
Easy integration with e-commerce and warehouse systems cuts down on manual admin, while local support ensures quick resolution of any freight issues. Whether you ship pallets interstate or deliver bulk loads to remote areas, Couriers & Freight helps you improve shipping efficiency while keeping costs under control.
Choosing the right B2B shipping setup can have a direct impact on your bottom line. When you understand freight cost drivers and use a single platform to compare rates and manage deliveries, you gain more control over costs and shipping performance.
Couriers & Freight gives you quick access to volume-based discounts and streamlined booking, without lock-in contracts. Get a free, instant quote today and see how much your business could save on freight.
MHP
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$14
$15.50
$0
$15.50
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
MHP Large Item
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$62
$62
$60.10
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
Residential Pickup
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$6
$0
$9
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$9
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Reidential pick up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential pick up 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
$0
$9
$158.87
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery up to 29kgs
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
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$9.00
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Residential Delivery up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
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$9
$158.57
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Tail Lift Pick up 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Dead weight over 32KGS carton freight
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$70
$70
$70
$14.75
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.20 - 1.54
No Surcharge*
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$0
$0
$0
$0
$5.40
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.55 - 1.85
No Surcharge*
$17
$20
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.86 - 2.20
No Surcharge*
$37
$40
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Pallet Surcharge
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Hand Unload Fee Carton
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$70
$70
$70
$47
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Western Australia Regional Surcharge
No Surcharge*
%10
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
*Surcharges may apply to areas/deimensions not listed
**Prices correct of 16th September 2024
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