Direct commercial air freight corridor from California export gateway (LAX) to Western Australia (Perth, Port Hedland, Karratha) and Queensland (Brisbane, Mackay). 0% US sales tax locker, volumetric repack optimization, and express customs clearance.
Procure heavy mining spares, hydraulic cylinders, and telemetry instrumentation directly from American OEMs with zero California sales tax, saving 7.5% - 9.5% on capital-intensive orders.
Heavy air freight exceeding 8.0 kg automatically qualifies for our commercial discounted rate of $8.50 per kg, saving mining engineering operations up to 68% compared to retail express couriers.
Heavy rotating gearboxes, slurry hydrocyclones, and vibrating exciters are secured on fumigated, heat-treated hardwood skids compliant with Australian Department of Agriculture (DAFF) biosecurity protocols.
| Logistics Parameter | Standard Express (FedEx / DHL) | AQX Logistics Commercial Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Air Freight (8+ kg) | $28.00 - $42.00 / kg | $8.50 / kg |
| US Sales Tax Surcharge | Paid in full (up to 9.5%) | 0% Tax-Free Export Exemption |
| Volumetric Optimization | No repacking; billed on supplier box | Up to 70% volume reduction via custom skids |
| Transit Window to Perth / Brisbane | 5 - 9 business days | 2 - 4 business days via LAX Direct Freighters |
| Australian Biosecurity Compliance | Carrier standard; quarantine risk | Full ISPM-15 stamping & DAFF pre-clearance |
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