All-In-One
Our comprehensive freight service offers the best of both traditional and digital worlds. With 24/7 desktop or mobile access to our easy-to-use hub, you’ll get answers when, where and as you need them.
One Solution.
Endless Connections.
Your Freight
Forwarding Solution
Reimagined.
A Better Way To Manage Freight
At FORE+AFT, our offering is simple yet sound. We partner with you in a holistic, personalised approach reminiscent of traditional freight forwarding, with all the conveniences of a digital touch.
Customised Plan
Not all freight journeys are created equal: we partner with you to tailor a plan to your shipment requirements. Whether ocean, air, rail or other, our plans work with you and for you.
Personal Support
Our dedicated, one-on-one team is ready to assist you, and you’ll speak to a real person - not a robot. You’ll never be left in the dark, and we’ll proactively manage the digital portal process for you.
Why Choose FORE+AFT
Deliveries With A Difference
Our digital freight portal consolidates everything you need for transparent, trackable freight management, providing complete visibility across every shipment.
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It's Simple, Transparent &
Completely Streamlined
Quotations
- Multiple pricing options
- Compare freight products
- Save and share quotes
- Collaborate with teams
Schedules & Bookings
- Instant schedule visibility
- Integrated booking management
- Google Maps integration
- Save booking drafts
Shipments
- Milestone tracking
- Vendor communication
- Email updates
- Document management
Tracking & Visibility
- AIS vessel tracking
- Container visibility
- Automated notifications
- Reduced customer enquiries
Payments & Invoicing
- Invoice management
- Multiple currencies
- Online payment processing
- Single payment portal
By The Numbers
Why Choose FORE+AFT
- 20+ years
- Freight industry experience, led by Managing Director Kelly Brown.
- 7 types
- Container options: 20ft, 40ft, high-cube, flat rack, open-top, reefer and RORO.
- 24/7
- Digital shipment tracking and AIS vessel positions via the My F+A portal.
- 1-on-1
- Boutique, Melbourne-based support for Australian and New Zealand shippers.
Boutique vs. Global Forwarders
How FORE+AFT Compares
FORE+AFT
- Boutique, Melbourne-based team
- Tailored scrap metal expertise (ferrous & non-ferrous)
- Direct communication — speak to the same person twice
- My F+A digital portal included for every shipper
- Flexible plans that scale with small and medium businesses
Large Global Forwarders
- High-volume, multi-continent scale
- Standardised, repeatable processes
- Call-centre support
- Tiered portal access by account size
- Best suited to enterprise contract volumes
When comparing FORE+AFT to large global forwarders like DHL, FedEx, Freightos or Mainfreight, the difference is in how your shipment is handled. High-volume providers excel at standardised processes and global scale; FORE+AFT excels at tailored support, direct communication with a Melbourne-based team, and a transparent digital experience designed for Australian and New Zealand shippers—especially those moving specialised cargo like scrap metal.
Choose FORE+AFT when you value transparent communication, specialist cargo knowledge, and a digital portal designed for Australian and New Zealand shippers.
Is FORE+AFT Right For Small Business Freight?
Freight Forwarding for Australian Small Businesses
Yes. FORE+AFT is well suited to small and medium businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Our boutique service model removes the barriers small businesses often face with large forwarders—minimum volume requirements, tiered service levels, and impersonal call-centre support. Instead, you get flexible freight plans, transparent quoting, and one-on-one support from a dedicated Melbourne-based team.
Every shipper has full access to the My F+A portal at no extra tier—the same transparent quoting, real-time tracking and online payment tools that larger shippers enjoy. Whether you are a small scrap yard exporting a single 20ft container or a growing operation managing regular trans-Tasman shipments, you receive the same hands-on guidance and digital visibility.
Specialised cargo like scrap metal is a good example: it benefits from tailored handling—right container selection, accurate documentation and customs clearance—which is exactly where a boutique forwarder adds the most value for a smaller business.
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