International Shipping and Sea Freight

Depth Logistics delivers sea freight anywhere in the world with Absolute Reliability: on time, on budget, safely and securely. We ship military vehicles, defence cargo and out-of-gauge project cargo by RoRo vessel, container, rolltrailer, chartered vessel and our own landing craft, Modifier. We work from our Depth Defence Logistics Centres (2DLCs) in Brisbane and Darwin and our Townsville depot, with our own trucks for the wharf cartage at each end.

Defence shipping panels

We serve on the Australian Defence Force Maritime Transport Panel and various US Military panels and other Government agencies.

Secure, ITAR-compliant sea freight

We select vessels and carriers with ITAR compliance and security in mind for any controlled goods or defence cargo. We can arrange ship’s quarters for a security detail assigned to protect the cargo. Depth Logistics is a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) member, ITAR and EAR compliant, and approved to issue bank-negotiable FIATA bills of lading.

How we ship your cargo

RoRo shipping for military vehicles and out-of-gauge cargo

Military vehicles, trailers, helicopters and out-of-gauge cargo can be moved on RoRo vessels. For military vehicles, towable cargo and large static cargo, RoRo is usually the most efficient, safe and cost-effective way to ship. Static cargo can also travel on rolltrailers (MAFI trailers), stowed below deck.

Container shipping

For smaller static cargo, containers are the most efficient method, and they can be moved easily to and from most land-based locations. We have contractual relationships with strategically important container lines that meet our strict approved supplier criteria for defence supply chains. Container sizes are listed in our shipping container specifications guide. Our own trucks handle container cartage from the Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville wharves, and heavy haulage and oversize transport for out-of-gauge cargo. If urgent items arrive with the ship, we can deliver them by hotshot, 24/7.

Vessel chartering

For large parcels of cargo, we charter all types of vessel on a single voyage, part charter or time charter basis.

Landing craft and barges for remote locations

Where there is no wharf infrastructure, we can deliver with our own landing craft, Modifier, which operates from our Darwin 2DLC and can carry up to 213 tonnes, including heavy vehicles of up to 80 tonnes, or with the barges and landing craft (LCT) vessels we have access to. Track your shipment online in myCargo, our cloud-based shipping and tracking platform.

Quarantine compliance for imported cargo

We handle quarantine compliance on imported cargo, including pre-shipment preparation such as washing, fumigation and cleanliness inspections. On arrival we can carry out DAFF biosecurity washing, fumigation and customs clearance, so your cargo is released and delivered by one team.

Sea freight through Brisbane

Our Brisbane 2DLC at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD 4008 is less than 1 km from the Pinkenba wharves. It offers container packing and unpacking, container freight station services, two all-weather DAFF washpads and a fumigation pad, and our drivers are inducted into the Brisbane wharves for container cartage.

Sea freight through Darwin

Our Darwin 2DLC at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT 0822 is 4 km from the Darwin Port gate at East Arm. It has a 50,000 sqm laydown area, export cargo pre-receival and bulk run staging for Darwin Port, a DAFF washpad and fumigation pad, a military equipment marshalling yard, and a landing craft pocket with a 53 m wide LCT and RoRo ramp.

Sea freight through Townsville

Our Townsville depot at 16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD 4814 is less than 12 km from the Port of Townsville. Our drivers are inducted into the Townsville wharves, and our team carries out DAFF washing of military equipment at the port using our SEA PREP equipment. Fumigation in Townsville is a mobile service.

Frequently asked questions