Pick and Pack Solutions for Australian Businesses

Mar 2, 2026
Pick and Pack Solutions for Australian Businesses

‍Pick and pack solutions help Australian businesses reduce order delays, control fulfilment costs, and avoid the storage pressure and missed carrier cut-offs that come with managing dispatch internally.  As order volumes grow and sales channels multiply, internal handling slows processing and makes consistent delivery performance harder to maintain.

Couriers & Freight picks, packs, and dispatches orders through multiple carriers from locally held inventory. The service covers inbound receiving and storage, order picking and packing to carrier requirements, and freight booking across established national networks. Businesses operate through a single workflow connecting warehousing and delivery, with dispatch aligned to daily carrier schedules rather than internal capacity limits.

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Store, pick, pack, and dispatch orders across Australia with Couriers & Freight.

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What’s Included in Our Pick and Pack Solutions

Inbound Receiving and Storage

  • Receipt of inbound goods from international suppliers, freight forwarders, or Australian manufacturers
  • Booking coordination with inbound sea freight, air freight, and domestic transport providers
  • Quantity verification against packing lists, purchase orders, or freight documentation
  • Visual inspection to identify visible damage or carton integrity issues at receipting
  • Inventory registration within the warehouse management system
  • Put away into designated warehouse locations based on product type and handling requirements
  • Storage options, including pallet locations, carton storage, and bin-level picking locations
  • Inventory holding for imported goods and locally sourced products before distribution

Order Picking and Packing

  • Picking of single-line and multi-line orders across one or multiple SKUs
  • Batch picking or discrete order picking based on order profile and dispatch timing
  • Processing of e-commerce orders for direct-to-consumer delivery
  • Processing of wholesale and B2B orders for commercial customers, retailers, and resellers
  • Standard packaging materials matched to product size, weight, and protection requirements
  • Packing completed to carrier handling, labelling, and transport specifications
  • Order verification before dispatch to confirm accuracy

Dispatch and Carrier Management

  • Carrier selection based on delivery location, service level, and transit requirements
  • Freight booking across national courier and transport provider networks
  • Shipping label generation and shipment documentation preparation
  • Dispatch scheduling aligned with daily carrier cut-off times and warehouse processing windows
  • Shipment consolidation, where appropriate, to reduce freight costs and improve transport efficiency
  • Carrier handover at the warehouse dock within daily cut-off windows for metro, regional, and interstate delivery

Optional Add-Ons

  • Product kitting, bundling, and multi-item assembly before order fulfilment
  • Relabelling, barcode application, and SKU identification services
  • Custom or branded packaging to customer specifications
  • Returns receipting, inspection, and condition assessment
  • Approved returns reintegrated into available inventory. Non-compliant stock is quarantined separately.

Service Exclusions

  • Cold-chain, refrigerated, frozen, or temperature-controlled goods
  • Regulated pharmaceutical products requiring licensed pharmaceutical storage or handling
  • Hazardous materials, dangerous goods, or specialised regulated substances requiring certified facilities
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Products and Industries We Support

Couriers & Freight supports pick and pack for products stored under ambient conditions at carton, pallet, or bin level. The service suits businesses managing both consumer and trade orders from a single inventory pool, without the complexity of temperature control or regulated handling requirements.

E-Commerce and Direct-to-Consumer Products

  • Apparel, footwear, and fashion accessories
  • Homewares, dĂ©cor, and lifestyle products
  • Consumer electronics, accessories, and small devices
  • Personal care and beauty products without temperature control requirements
  • Packaged non-perishable goods
  • Small consumer packaged goods suitable for carton or bin storage
  • Subscription box items and repeat-purchase products

Retail, Wholesale, and B2B Distribution

  • Products supplied to retail stores, franchise groups, and commercial customers
  • Replenishment stock for retail outlets and distribution partners
  • Goods requiring scheduled dispatch to meet retail delivery windows
  • Carton and pallet-based wholesale shipments
  • Mixed orders containing bulk quantities and single SKU lines

Importer and Distributor Stock

  • Goods imported via sea freight, air freight, or domestic suppliers
  • Inventory received directly from freight forwarders or port facilities
  • Stock held locally before staged national distribution
  • Products requiring receipting, put-away, and scheduled outbound dispatch
  • Orders aligned with inbound freight arrival schedules and warehouse intake workflows
  • Inventory distributed across metro and regional destinations via established carrier networks

Pricing and Quote Information

Pricing is based on core fulfilment activities, including storage, order picking and packing, packaging materials, and outbound delivery. Storage is charged by space used. Pick and pack fees are calculated per order and per order line. Delivery costs vary by carrier, destination, and service level.

Total cost depends on order volume, SKU complexity, packaging type, and how frequently orders are dispatched. Pricing is itemised by activity, so businesses pay for what is used rather than a fixed monthly rate. 

To get accurate pricing, submit a quote request with your product details, estimated monthly order volumes, and delivery locations.

Service Locations and Coverage

Couriers & Freight operates warehouses across all major Australian states, with facilities positioned to support same-day and next-day metro delivery alongside scheduled regional and interstate dispatch. Stock held at these locations connects directly to national carrier networks, reducing transit times for both consumer and trade orders.

  • Sydney – Kemps Creek, NSW
  • Melbourne – Truganina, VIC
  • Brisbane – Hendra, QLD
  • Adelaide – Burton, SA
  • Perth – Belmont, WA
  • Canberra – Hume, ACT
  • Hobart – Glenorchy, TAS

Benefits of Outsourcing Pick and Pack to Couriers & Freight

Australians spent $69 billion in e-commerce shopping in 2024, and order volumes show no sign of easing. Outsourcing pick and pack removes the need for internal warehouse space, packing staff, and carrier account management.

  1. Inbound freight, storage, and dispatch are handled within one provider 
  2. Multi-carrier access keeps delivery costs competitive and transit times consistent
  3. Itemised billing means costs move with order volume, not against it
  4. National warehouse locations cut transit times for metro and regional deliveries
  5. Warehouse staff absorb seasonal peaks without the need to hire internally

Get a Quote for Pick and Pack Solutions

Couriers & Freight quotes storage, picking, packing, and multi-carrier dispatch in a single request. Submit your product details, estimated monthly order volumes, and delivery locations to receive pricing aligned with your fulfilment activity.

Get a Pick and Pack Quote

Store, pick, pack, and dispatch orders across Australia with Couriers & Freight.

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Robert Lynch

Founder of Australia’s largest outside hire company Couriers & Freight, Robert Lynch is a seasoned business leader in the shipping industry with over 20 years of experience. His expertise spans from outside hire, taxi truck, and last-mile services to freight management, freight forwarding and warehousing. 

Robert has also incorporated technology into his business through custom software to enhance growth and efficiency. Robert is a valuable resource for business owners looking to improve their logistics operations.
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Connect with Robert Lynch on LinkedIn.

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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

No Surcharge*

$6

$0

$9

--

$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

--

$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

--

$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*

--

$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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