Your One-Stop Logistics Service Provider
for Melbourne and Australia

Smith Lewis provides a one-stop solution for all your logistics needs including customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, 3PL and transport. We strive to deliver the following advantages:

• Add competitive power to your operations
• Reduce your logistics cost
• Provide flexibility to scale services to your needs
• Allow you to focus on your business

Speak to us and let our experienced and knowledgeable staff handle your needs. Click here contact us using the online form at the bottom of this page.

• Customs Brokerage and Clearance for Melbourne and Australia
• Freight Forwarding Services to and from Australia
• Warehousing and Distribution for Melbourne and Australia
• 3PL for Melbourne and Australia

Customs Brokerage and Clearance
for Melbourne and Australia

Our licensed customs brokers are well-versed with customs rules and regulations. We are experienced in handling importing and exporting procedures minimising customs clearance delays. Our Customs Brokerage and Clearance Department is happy to provide:

• Assistance with all the formalities associated with customs and DAFF (AQIS) clearance of your goods
• Full customs and quarantine clearance of your goods into Australia
• Immediate classification and pre-clearance of your imports
• Advice and preparation in the calculation of Duty/GST payment

Visit our customs brokerage and clearance page to learn more about our customs brokerage and clearance services.

Freight Forwarding Services
to and from Australia

We take pride in providing tailor made air and sea freight forwarding services to wholesalers, importers and manufacturers for Melbourne and Australia. We are cognizant of our clients' needs and treat our business partners like family.

We offer a one-stop solution for all your freight forwarding needs and are set-up to deliver efficient flow of import and export cargo through:

• Timely delivery of your goods through our worldwide network of international partners in China, USA, New Zealand, Europe and Asia
• 24 hour door-to-door transit time from the time of arrival at the sea or airport to final destination
• Multi-carrier options in multiple global trades including sea, air, postal, express courier services and combination as required

Nothing is too big or too small for us to ship around the world. Visit our dedicated Freight Forwarding Service Page to learn more about our freight forwarding services.

Warehousing and Distribution
for Melbourne and Australia

Our extensive warehousing services provide cost effective storage solutions for customs brokers, freight forwarders, importers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Our two modern depot facilities in Dandenong and Tullamarine cover both sides of Melbourne providing easy access no matter where your customers are in Melbourne. Our warehousing and distribution facilities provide you:

• Cost effective storage on a flexible basis to accommodate for peaks and troughs in demand from major seasonal influxes
• Multi-location distribution network without capital investment
• Additional time to focus on your core business

We will organise delivery of your goods through the close relationships we have with a number of high profile transport companies Australia-wide. This enables us to urgently and efficiently get your goods to you.

Visit our dedicated Warehousing and Distribution Page to learn more.

3PL for Melbourne and Australia

We supply a one-stop 3PL solution to industries through our large and modern facility at Tullamarine. Our 3PL services deliver wealth of advantages such as:

• Increased productivity with reduced overheads from warehouses, equipment and personnel
• Tailor made 3PL solutions based on your specific business needs
  • Warehousing and Pallet Storage
  • Pick and Pack
  • Scan and Pack
  • Inventory Management System
  • Transport and Distribution Management
  • Reporting
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business to Business (B2B) Service
  • Business to Consumer (B2C) Service
  • Value Adding
• 3PL best practices and latest advances in technology

Focus on your core business and let us handle your warehousing, distribution and logistics needs. Visit our dedicated 3PL page to learn more about
our 3PL services.

Specialised Logistics Services

We strive to deliver only the best results and most cost effective solutions to our clients. Speak to us and see how we take care of your business as our own.

Break Bulk Cargo

Are you a freight forwarder, importer, or manufacturer that is in search of a logistics company with a 77G approved warehouse to store your uncleared cargo? Smith Lewis' 77G approved warehouse in Tullamarine is capable of servicing your needs. Contact us and our friendly and experienced staff will provide cost effective solutions to your queries.

Visit our Break Bulk Cargo Page for more information.

Importing Textiles, Clothing and Footwear from China

Are you planning to import clothing, fashion accessories and footwear from China or change supplier? Smith Lewis has long-standing relationships with partners in Hong Kong and China.

Visit our Importing Textiles, Clothing and Footwear from China Page
for more information.

Boat, Yacht and Marine Vessels Shipping

Do you have a boat, yacht or marine vessel you wish to import into Australia? Let Smith Lewis help you. We have been shipping boats, yachts and marine vessels to Australia since 1987. Our friendly staff have a wealth of experience in handling these types of projects. Call us and we are happy to assist you.

Visit our Boat, Yacht and Marine Vessels Shipping Page for more information.

Importing and Exporting Oversized and Over Dimensional Cargo

Need help in shipping oversized and over dimensional cargo? Let Smith Lewis provide you with a solution. Our Importing and Exporting Team is experienced and well-versed at facilitating the movement of these types of cargo. Talk to us and see how easy we can make it for you.

Visit our Importing and Exporting Oversized Cargo and Over Dimensional Cargo Page for more information.

Importing Cars and Vehicles

Are you planning to import a car or vehicle from overseas into Australia?
Let Smith Lewis & Staff help you with this complex process and
call us for assistance.

Visit our Importing Cars and Vehicles Page for more information.