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Coastal Bridge

Market leader in Australian coastal shipping with 15 sailings per week, 70+ years of experience, and 200+ staff providing integrated sea, rail, road, and air freight services between all main Australian ports with 40-50% savings versus rail.

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Overview

Coastal Bridge is the market leader in Australian coastal shipping, with approximately 70 years of operational experience and over 200 staff across Australia and New Zealand. The company operates 15 sailings per week connecting all main Australian ports including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne to Fremantle, North Queensland, Tasmania, and North West Coastal Western Australia.

Coastal Bridge provides integrated multi-modal logistics combining coastal sea freight with interstate rail, road, and air freight services. Their coastal shipping services deliver 40-50% cost savings versus rail transport, making them a compelling alternative for businesses shipping between Australian ports.

Key Capabilities

15 Weekly Sailings

Market-leading sailing frequency with 15 departures per week connecting all main Australian ports for reliable and consistent shipping schedules.

Multi-Modal Integration

Integrated coastal sea, interstate rail, road, and air freight services providing complete logistics solutions regardless of destination or urgency.

Significant Cost Savings

40-50% cost savings versus rail transport for eligible routes, with particular advantages for heavy, dense, and bulk cargo shipments.

RORO & Project Cargo

Roll-on/Roll-off services and project cargo handling for vehicles, machinery, and oversized items requiring specialist shipping solutions.

Best Suited For

Coastal Bridge is well-suited for:

  • Manufacturers and distributors needing cost-effective shipping between Australian ports
  • Mining companies requiring coastal shipping to remote WA and Queensland ports
  • Construction firms needing project cargo and RORO services
  • Businesses seeking integrated multi-modal logistics with coastal sea freight as the backbone

Integration Notes

Coastal Bridge operates from 6 owned offices plus 5 representative offices across Australia and New Zealand. Contact directly for coastal shipping, multi-modal logistics, and account setup.

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