Tendency · Sea
Routine restock / wholesale
Paying air rates on regular replenishment burns margin for no shelf gain.
Plan around a sea window when unit cost wins.
Sea Freight details →Home / Sea vs Air
Decision · China → Australia
Wrong lane costs money: overpay on air, or miss the shelf window on sea. Get a tendency here — then ask for sea + air side by side. Usually within 24 hours.
Compare matrix
Framework only — not your final numbers. Shortlist here; scenarios below apply it; the dual quote settles the gap.
| What you care about | Sea Freight | Air Freight |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Restock, wholesale, cost-first plans | Launch, stockout, hard deadline |
| Starting point | From ~2 AUD/kg (confirm in quote) | Higher per kg — confirmed after form |
| Speed | Often about ~10 days possible | Faster when space and docs are clear |
| Landed-cost clarity | Strong with DDP / tax-inclusive options | Clear rate + ETA first; inclusions confirmed in quote |
| Clearance | Double · tax options | Double · tax options |
| Delivery | FBA or door | FBA or door |
| Pickup | Free China doorstep over 50kg | Free China doorstep over 50kg |
| When NOT to choose | Same-week urgent launches | Cost-first replenishment with flexible timing |
| Typical buyer | Wholesale restock · FBA with buffer stock | Seller racing a window · sample / urgent fill |
This table is the decision frame — your AUD/kg and ETA come from the dual quote. Lane briefs: Sea DDP · Air freight
Scenario router
Four China → Australia jobs. Read the pressure first — then follow the tendency. Numbers still come from your quote.
Tendency · Sea
Paying air rates on regular replenishment burns margin for no shelf gain.
Plan around a sea window when unit cost wins.
Sea Freight details →Tendency · Air
Empty shelves or a missed launch usually cost more than the freight gap.
Get rate + ETA first — then move.
Air Freight details →Tendency · Quote both
Buffer stock can wait on sea; a dead ASIN cannot.
Ask for both — inventory pressure picks the winner.
Ask for sea + air →Tendency · Sea first
Volume weight on air can erase any speed advantage.
Share CBM + product type — sea is common; rush pieces can still fly.
Send cargo profile →Cost logic
See the trade-off in plain English — then ask for both numbers on one form.
Planning band often starts near ~2 AUD/kg — final figure after your cargo details.
Air is higher per kg — we confirm after product, packing, and destination.
Ask for both — we show the gap, you decide.
WhatsApp Option desk
Real China → Australia replies. Main sheet shows both lanes; side sheets show the same pattern. Click to read full.
Before you book
Short checklist — not a long FAQ. Share details early so the quote channel is correct.
Batteries, liquids, branded, or hazmat — confirm channel and compliance before you ship.
Air is more sensitive to volumetric weight. Share packing size when you can.
FBA warehouse vs private / business door changes how we build the quote.
“About ~10 days” is a guide on our dedicated line — your ETA comes with the quote.
Double clearance / tax-inclusive choices must be written clearly in the reply before you book.
Dual quote
You receive a sea band, an air band, and a clear tendency — usually within 24 hours. Say you want both lanes in the note.
Owner
Wrong lane is expensive. Product name + weight in — clear options out. Sea DDP details · Air freight details
