The Ultimate Guide To Shipping Companies in 2025

Shipping can be a tricky part of running a business or even sending a one-off parcel. With so many courier options to choose from, each offering unique services—whether it's domestic deliveries, international shipping, or specialised solutions for oversized or palletised items—it can feel overwhelming to decide which one is the best fit.

Finding the right courier without spending hours researching comes down to understanding their strengths and limitations, so you can make informed decisions that support your business needs.

This guide is here to simplify the process. We’ll explore the courier options available at Interparcel, showcasing their services, features, and key details to help you find the perfect match for your shipping strategy.

Let’s get started!

Australia Post

If you have a mailbox, you’re familiar with Australia Post. The national carrier has one of the country’s largest retail networks, with over 4,000 post offices. Over half are in rural and remote locations.

MyPost Business and eParcel customers can connect their accounts with Interparcel and take advantage of our time-saving fulfilment tools. The best part is that when you ship with us, you pay per order, not per label. That means you’ll save even more on fulfilment and maximise your profits.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically and overseas.
• Services Available: Standard, Express, International, Satchel
• Maximum Weight: 22 kg
• Maximum Length: 105 cm

Learn more about shipping Australia Post with Interparcel.

Allied Express

Australia’s largest independently owned courier company provides a range of door-to-door services nationwide which allows you to deliver boxes and pallets. You can even trust them to get items to regional and remote locations.

Allied Express has been operating since 1978 and has a reputation in the industry for being customer-focused. It has offices in every major capital city and a team of highly skilled professionals who continue to advance its technology systems for the benefit of its clients.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Standard, Express, and Pallet delivery
• Maximum Weight: 30 kg for parcels, 500 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 180 cm for parcels, 120 cm for pallets

Learn more about Allied Express.

Aramex

With 29 regional franchises, 900 partners across Australia, and offices around the world, Aramex has you covered when you need to deliver a parcel. But it thinks of itself as more than a courier—it’s an extension of your ecommerce business.

Their personalised service in local areas means the same driver will likely greet you and your customers.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Standard delivery
• Maximum Weight: 25 kg
• Maximum Length: 200 cm

Learn more about Aramex.

Bonds

If you're looking for same-day delivery options for metro areas, Bonds is an excellent choice for your shipping needs. Specialising in parcel and pallet deliveries to major cities like Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, Bonds operates with a fleet of over 650 vehicles to ensure reliable and efficient service.

With over 50 years of experience, Bonds combines its trusted legacy with modern technology. Its automated tracking system and real-time GPS provide complete shipment visibility, while instant proof of delivery keeps you informed the moment your item reaches its destination.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney
• Services Available: Standard, Same Day, and Pallet delivery
• Maximum Weight: 32 kg for parcels, 1000 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 480 cm for parcels and 360 cm for pallets

Learn more about Bonds.

CouriersPlease

CouriersPlease wants to become Australia’s top ecommerce courier service. It’s on its way. The company has introduced innovative solutions to receive parcels, including POPStations and a partnership with the HUBBED Networks. They allow customers to collect their items from locations open outside of regular business hours.

It has been operating since 1983 and continues to invest in its technology to meet the ever-changing needs of customers, whether that be affordable shipping rates or instant scanning facilities to determine if a parcel has been collected.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Standard
• Maximum Weight: 25 kg
• Maximum Length: 180 cm

Learn more about CouriersPlease.

DHL

You can trust DHL with your international deliveries. Since opening its Australian doors in 1975 with just five employees, it’s grown to become one of the biggest logistics companies in the country.

DHL has more than 250 aircrafts worldwide and can deliver your parcels to over 220 countries. It averages 730 commercial flights and 172,000 parcels per day. The team specialise in optimising routes to ensure your parcel arrives quickly and safely.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Internationally
• Services Available: International & Overnight
• Maximum Weight: 40 kg
• Maximum Length: 180 cm

Learn more about DHL.

DHL ecommerce

You’re not seeing double. DHL ecommerce is a separate entity from the DHL brand. It specialises in global ecommerce logistics and provides services to get parcels into the hands of customers regardless of where they live.

Interparcel has partnered with DHL eCommerce to create the International Bulk Solution. You can consolidate small and lightweight parcels into one package and have a courier of your choosing deliver them to a DHL ecommerce fulfilment centre. From there, they will separate the individual parcels and ship them using that country’s local postal authority.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Internationally
• Services Available: International
• Maximum Weight: 6 kg
• Maximum Length: 68 cm

Learn more about DHL ecommerce.

Direct Couriers

Cost-effective and speedy delivery services are what Direct Couriers is all about. The company services Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth with over 650 vehicles. All drivers are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS tracking that you can view so you know the second your parcel will arrive.

All of Direct Couriers’ systems are custom-made. The company regularly adds new features to further enhance the delivery experience for customers.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Same Day
• Maximum Weight: 450 kg
• Maximum Length: 200 cm

Learn more about Direct Couriers.

FedEx Express

FedEx reaches over 220 countries worldwide, bringing decades of expertise in international shipping. Known for its fast and reliable service, FedEx is trusted by businesses of all sizes to handle their cross-border logistics with care and efficiency.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Overseas and importing
• Services Available: Standard and express
• Maximum Weight: 32 kg for parcels and 1000 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 225 cm for parcels and 220 cm for pallets

Learn more about FedEx Express.

FedEx Domestic

In 2016, FedEx and TNT joined forces to bring customers a broader range of services by combining their expertise. As part of this change, TNT's well-known domestic service is now rebranded as FedEx Domestic.

With FedEx Domestic, you can enjoy the same reliable, fast service that TNT was known for, now under the FedEx banner—ideal for growing businesses that need dependable solutions for national deliveries.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestic
• Services Available: Standard, Express, Same Day, Overnight
• Maximum Weight: 32 kg for parcels and up to 1000 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 220 cm for parcels and 245 cm for pallets

Learn more about FedEx Domestic.

Freight Flex

If your business frequently ships large, heavy, or oddly shaped items across Australia, Freight Flex could be the perfect solution. This provider specialises in flexible freight options that cater to various logistics needs, from standard parcel delivery to heavy shipments that require careful handling and specialised equipment.

Freight Flex's commitment to customer satisfaction means they continually adapt their services to meet evolving business requirements, making them a reliable choice for businesses with unique shipping needs.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Next Day and Same Day
• Maximum Weight: 25 kg for parcels
• Maximum Length: 100 cm for parcels

Learn more about Freight Flex.

Hi-Trans Express

Known for its extensive coverage across Australia, Hi-Trans Express is an ideal choice for businesses needing reliable pallet and bulk shipping services. With a strong network of depots and highly skilled staff, Hi-Trans offers both standard and express freight services, specialising in timely and efficient delivery, even for larger shipments.

Hi-Trans’s robust logistics framework ensures that businesses can transport their goods with confidence, knowing their shipments are handled with utmost care, regardless of size or weight.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Pallet delivery
• Maximum Weight: 1000 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 350 cm for parcels

Learn more about Hi-Trans Express.

HUBBED

Missed deliveries can frustrate your customers, as it often means they have to make time to pick up parcels at a depot. HUBBED simplifies this process, enhancing the customer experience with added convenience and sustainability.

With HUBBED, your customers can pick up their parcels from over 1,400 locations, including petrol stations and convenience stores, open seven days a week and late into the night. This flexibility allows them to collect their parcels when it suits them, reducing the inconvenience of missed deliveries. Plus, by consolidating deliveries to fewer locations, HUBBED helps lower fuel consumption, adding an eco-friendly benefit that your customers will appreciate.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Standard
• Maximum Weight: 10 kg
• Maximum Length: 40 cm

Learn more about HUBBED.

Hunter Express

Customers are what’s most important to Hunter Express. The company is dedicated to staying flexible and agile to meet the evolving expectations of its clientele.

It achieves this by investing more than 90% of its profits back into improving the business. They have used funds to build new depots, upgrade equipment, and develop new technology.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Express and Pallet delivery
• Maximum Weight: 32 kg for parcels, 950 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 270 cm for parcels, 220 cm for pallets

Learn more about Hunter Express.

Northline

Northline initially started by providing delivery services to remote communities. But today, it services the entire country and specialises in B2B and B2C shipping.

The company hasn’t forgotten its roots. It still has depots in its original locations of Cairns, Katherine, and Broome. So, if you need to ship parcels or pallets to a town you’ve never heard of or a metropolitan city, Northline has a delivery solution for you.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Standard and Pallet delivery
• Maximum Weight: 30 kg for parcels, 1500 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 280 cm for parcels, 220 cm for pallets

Learn more about Northline.

StarTrack

StarTrack, a subsidiary of Australia Post, offers a comprehensive range of parcel delivery services, including handling larger parcels.

Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly option with a longer delivery time or a faster service that ensures next-day arrival, StarTrack has you covered. Every package is processed with state-of-the-art sorting technology to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Domestically
• Services Available: Standard, Same Day, Express, Overnight
• Maximum Weight: 30 kg
• Maximum Length: 150 cm

Learn more about StarTrack.

UPS

You’ve likely seen UPS’s big brown vans in your favourite TV shows and movies. But, the brand also has a prominent presence in Australia. It has brought its express delivery expertise to the country and provides various overseas delivery services.

UPS delivers to over 200 countries globally. It has more than 600 aircraft and 100,000 vehicles, ranging from motorbikes to tractors. Its tracking system even receives up to 58 million requests daily. But UPS is never too busy to handle your delivery needs.

Quick Facts

• Delivers: Internationally
• Services Available: Express International, Pallets
• Maximum Weight: 55 kg for parcels and 1000 kg for pallets
• Maximum Length: 255 cm for parcels and 120 cm for pallets

Learn more about UPS.

Compare, Ship and Save With Interparcel

Now you’ve been formally introduced to Interparcel’s courier providers, you can confidently pick the perfect one for your ecommerce business needs. But you can also mix and match. You may need one service for B2B deliveries and another to handle your international shipping requirements.

Thankfully, you can easily manage all your orders and assign couriers in Shipping Manager. In one dashboard, you can browse all the services that match your order requirements and choose the most suitable option that meets your needs and budget.

Sign up for a free Interparcel account today and discover how easy it is to compare courier services and save on fulfilment costs.

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