by Paul Bourque
Sept 19, 2024
Key Points
FedEx’s charges for shipments from Canada to Australia depends on the parcel size and the long distance between the two countries. Those combined result in rather expensive shipments to Australia. Also, shipments may incur added levies such as an oversize fee and a peak season surcharge boosting the price further. The good news is that Secureship – a Canadian shipping broker – can help you reduce your shipping costs by up to half of FedEx’s retail price on shipments to Australia, or anywhere worldwide.
Table of Contents
A sampling of FedEx’s envelope and parcel delivery services from Canada to Australia are shown below.
| Service | Regular Price (CAD) | Secureship’s Price (CAD) | Delivery Time (business days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope – International Priority | $150 | $85 | 5 |
| 7-kg Parcel – International Priority | $669 | $302 | 5 |
| 7-kg Parcel – International Economy | $603 | $273 | 8 |
The courier’s regular prices are a testament to the current costs of shipping far distances. However, note the remarkable savings that Secureship’s bulk buying agreement with FedEx can provide to you (see Savings with Secureship further down).
There are some potential added fees that could be added to the base shipping cost estimated by Secureship, which include oversize fees and peak season surcharges.
Obviously, larger and heavier parcels are more expensive to ship, but if a parcel exceeds certain thresholds, FedEx and other couriers will levy an oversize fee.
In 2024, for example, FedEx charges an extra $102 CAD for a parcel heavier than 68 kg or longer than 274 cm. Something to consider to evade this fee is to break an oversized container into smaller boxes.
Like most businesses, some times of the year are busier than others, and for shipping that is Christmastime, which sees heavier volumes starting in early November and lasts until mid-January. The consequence is a surcharge, so the best way to avoid this is by shipping early or waiting until Christmas is well past.
To give you a sense of how much money Secureship can save you when shipping from Canada to Australia, consider a seven-kilogram parcel sent between the international airports of Montreal and Sydney.
As demonstrated below by Secureship’s estimator for a mid-week departure in September 2024, you can save a lot when shipping with Secureship. For example, the cheapest option with UPS saves you 65% off the regular price; and for most other ones, save for Canada Post, the savings are quite notable.
Not all savings may come to you as money. Secureship’s intuitive website will save you loads of time when preparing your shipment to Australia. And if you have any question concerning shipping, check our Support section where you will find instant help to thousands of questions, how-to shipping articles, country specific shipping guides, and blogs like this one.
How much FedEx charges for shipments from Canada to Australia can be quite high due the great distance a parcel must travel. And the larger it is, the higher the cost, which can be surprisingly expensive. On top of that, a parcel could be liable to oversize fees and peak season charges. But Secureship can help you find substantially cheaper prices with FedEx and other couriers, in some cases saving you more than half the regular price.
About Secureship
Secureship® offers an online service that helps businesses and organizations ship more efficiently and affordably.
Providing instant price shopping across multiple carriers, Secureship is the best choice for reduced rate shipping. In addition, Secureship offers benefits such as a consolidated shipping system regardless of the carrier you choose, built-in address book, convenient invoicing and shipment management.
Visit our shipping estimate tool to see how much you can reduce your shipping expenses.
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