Brisbane Freight Management
Reliable Freight Management solutions for your business
Northline is your trusted partner for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective Freight Management solutions in Brisbane and beyond.
Specialising in streamlined logistics, we provide tailored services to meet the unique needs of businesses across industries. From local deliveries to interstate freight, our team ensures timely and secure transportation of goods using advanced tracking systems and expert handling.
Whether you require bulk shipping or bespoke freight solutions, we are dedicated to optimising your supply chain while minimising costs. Choose Brisbane Freight Management for seamless logistics that drive your business forward.
Every day, we are working to make sure you can rely on Northline to deliver.
Strategically located in Bundamba, Northline’s brand-new depot boasts high-speed routes to the Port, Brisbane Airport, and main highways, including daily shuttle services to North Queensland.
That means your freight gets to where it needs to go when it needs to go.
The 47,500 square metre transport facility has the capacity for B-Double and road train movements and features Satellite Pallet Racking, enhancing inventory and delivery accuracy.
To discuss how Northline can support your business needs contact, Sales Manager – Queensland, Karen Papalii on 0428 247 686
Services
Unique solutions
In addition to major cities, we service key industries in regional centres, small towns and remote communities with reliable freight services. Furthermore, we specialise in developing unique freight management solutions for outside the square situations.
Tailored freight
It doesn’t matter what you need moved. Whether it’s small or large, irregular or cumbersome or even a bulk quantity, we can move it, arrange storage and distribute it anywhere in Australia and beyond.
We are able to accommodate full container load, less than container load, project logistics and over-dimensional loads.
Real time tracking
All bookings and pick-ups are made in real-time. Our freight tracking includes barcoding of freight items, automatic viewing of proof of deliveries and advanced shipping notifications.
These functions can be done via our online customer portal, Connect or Track App, which is downloadable via the App store or Google Play.
What is meant by freight management?
Freight management refers to the process of planning, organising, and overseeing the transportation of goods from one location to another in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner. It is a key component of the supply chain and logistics industry and involves managing various activities related to shipping, such as:
- Carrier Selection: Choosing the most suitable transport providers (carriers) based on cost, reliability, and delivery time.
- Route Optimisation: Identifying the most efficient routes to minimise transit time and costs.
- Tracking and Monitoring: Using technology to track shipments in real-time and ensure goods are delivered safely.
- Inventory Management: Coordinating shipments with stock levels to avoid overstocking or shortages.
- Cost Control: Negotiating freight rates, consolidating shipments, and finding ways to reduce transportation expenses.
- Compliance: Ensuring shipments meet international, national, and local laws, including customs regulations and safety standards.
- Technology Integration: Using freight management systems or software to automate and streamline operations, such as bookings, documentation, and reporting.
Freight management can be managed in-house by businesses or outsourced to third-party logistics providers (3PLs). It plays a vital role in ensuring goods are delivered efficiently while keeping costs under control, thereby improving customer satisfaction and business profitability.
What is the difference between logistics and freight management?
- Scope: Logistics covers the entire supply chain (e.g., inventory, warehousing, transportation), while freight management focuses specifically on transporting goods.
- Key Activities: Logistics includes inventory, warehousing, and distribution; freight management handles carrier selection, route optimisation, and shipment tracking.
- Technology: Logistics uses broader systems like ERP or supply chain software, whereas freight management uses freight or transport management systems (TMS).
- Focus: Logistics manages the end-to-end supply chain; freight management focuses on reducing transport costs and improving delivery efficiency.
- Responsibility: Logistics is handled by supply chain managers; freight management is managed by freight specialists or brokers.
Logistics is the bigger picture, and freight management is a specialised part of it focused on transportation. At Northline, we offer both!
What are the three types of freight?
The three main types of freight are:
- Land Freight
- Goods are transported over land by trucks, trains, or other vehicles.
- Ideal for domestic or cross-border shipments within a continent.
- Includes road freight (e.g., trucks) and rail freight (e.g., trains).
- Sea Freight
- Goods are shipped by cargo vessels across oceans.
- Suitable for large, heavy, or bulk shipments (e.g., machinery, raw materials).
- Slower but cost-effective for international trade.
- Air Freight
- Goods are transported via aeroplanes.
- Best for high-value, time-sensitive, or perishable items (e.g., electronics, medical supplies).
- Faster but more expensive compared to other modes.
Each type is chosen based on factors like speed, cost, distance, and the nature of the goods being transported.
Technology
Customers can connect with Northline via full Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration direct with our Transport Management Systems (TMS), or alternatively, can consign, book or track your freight every step of the way via our online customer portal, Connect, which provides:
- Milestone updates for consignments travelling within the freight network
- Access to Proof of Delivery (POD) information
- The ability to obtain quotes prior to arranging freight movements
- The ability to generate and print compatible freight labels
