YUNCARGO Guangzhou Yunze Logistics handled a DDP shipment of aluminium side steps for our client Chloe, a private consignee shipping to Kiama, Australia. Under the DDP terms, we cover customs clearance, duties, GST and inspection arrangements entirely. The client does not need to take care of any clearance or compliance work.
Aluminium side steps are classified as overlength cargo. They are long in dimension but light in unit weight, which brings special requirements for export packaging. We provide two packaging options: plywood crate or plywood wooden frame. The wooden frame is more cost-effective and well-ventilated, protecting the aluminium surface from scratches. The plywood box offers stronger protection against impact for higher-risk transit.
Australia has strict quarantine rules for wooden packaging materials. We only use treated plywood for packaging from the start, avoiding extra fumigation charges and the risk of cargo rejection or return at the destination port.
Before quotation, our team will verify whether Australia has any import restrictions on aluminium products. We also confirm the full delivery address to arrange clearance and delivery from the nearest port for better cost control. For this shipment, goods are consolidated at our Guangzhou warehouse first, then shipped out from Nansha Port to Sydney Port for customs clearance, with final delivery to Kiama.
Our standard workflow is as follows:
- Quotation Please provide loading address, Australian delivery address, cargo weight, container type, HS code, product name, cargo value and product photos. Complete information helps us offer an accurate quotation and recommend the most suitable shipping solution.
- Booking, Loading and Customs Declaration Once the cargo is ready and the loading date is confirmed, we arrange space booking, trucking and loading, as well as export customs declaration. Export tax refund is available.
- Arrival, Customs Clearance and Final Delivery After the vessel arrives at Sydney Port, our local team proceeds with customs clearance. We will coordinate the delivery schedule and deliver the cargo straight to the consignee’s door.
YUNCARGO provides reliable China to Australia DDP door-to-door sea freight service for overlength aluminium cargo. We take care of packaging quarantine, customs inspection, tax payment and last-mile delivery, with stable sailing schedules from Nansha Port.
