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Understanding Fuel Levies in Heavy Haulage
A fuel levy is a surcharge that gets added to your base freight charge. This freight fuel surcharge plays a key role in freight rates and can significantly impact your bottom line. With rising diesel prices and transport cost volatility in 2025, it’s important to have a good understanding of fuel levies. In this guide, we’ll cover what a fuel levy is, fuel levy calculation, […]
Do You Need Escort Vehicles for Your Oversized Load?
A heavy haulage escort vehicle is used to ensure the safe transport of oversized or overweight loads in WA. Escort vehicles act as a guide for the main haulage truck and alert road users to the presence of oversized vehicles. This ensures compliance with local regulations, a high level of safety, and successful navigation of potential hazards. Regulations surrounding pilot vehicles in WA can be […]
Renewable Energy Transportation and the Role of Heavy Haulage
Meeting the Demands of a Greener Future with Renewable Energy Transportation Renewable energy transportation is a vital part of implementing green energy practices in Australia. From solar farms to wind turbines and battery storage systems, we’re proud to support renewable projects through heavy haulage. Here, we’ll cover how transporting oversized parts and equipment is crucial for enabling a greener future in Australia. Why Renewable […]
Weather-Related Logistics Challenges in Australia: What You Need to Know
Australia’s harsh and varied weather regularly disrupts freight and logistics. Remote regions, such as mining sites, and long-haul routes are especially vulnerable to weather-related logistics challenges. Advanced planning for weather risks is vital for reliable, safe freight delivery. After successfully transporting thousands of tonnes of equipment, we’ve perfected the strategies needed for smooth transport despite weather challenges. Here, we’ll share the common weather-related logistics challenges […]
What is Haulage in Mining?
In mining, haulage refers to the process of transporting extracted materials—such as ore, coal, waste rock, or equipment—from the mining site to another location for processing, storage, or disposal. It plays a vital role in both surface and underground operations, and without an effective haulage system in place, production slows, costs rise, and safety risks increase. The method used depends on several factors, including the […]
Container Unpacking – Efficient and Safe Solutions
Container unpacking is crucial for safely and consistently transferring goods from shipping containers to their final destination. Container unpack services are vital for businesses across Australia, ensuring goods are unpacked and stored properly. Here, we’ll explain the steps to container unpacking, common difficulties, and the benefits of outsourcing container unpacking. What Is Container Unpacking? Container unpacking is the process of unloading the contents of […]
How to Transport Interstate in Australia: A Complete Guide for Vehicles, Boats, and Goods
Interstate transport in Australia requires extensive planning, logistical considerations, and specialty equipment. To ensure a safe, efficient trip, we’ve put together this guide to interstate transport. We’ll cover interstate transport methods for cars and boats, cost considerations, legal requirements, and more to help you decide on the right transport method. How to Transport a Car Interstate: Car Transport Methods If you’re deciding how to […]
What Is a Full Trailer? A Comprehensive Guide for Australian Transport Needs
Clients often come to us wondering, “What is a full trailer and how does it differ from a semi trailer?”. Full trailers are used in a wide range of applications across Australia, including mining, agricultural, and construction industries. In this guide, we’ll cover “what is a full trailer”, the differences between a full trailer and semi trailer, and when to use a full trailer. As […]
What is Remote Delivery? A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses in Australia
Australia boasts some of the most challenging terrain in the world, adding a host of complexities to remote delivery. So how do you get parcels, freight, and deliveries across this difficult landscape with minimal infrastructure? At Australia Wide Haulage we’ve perfected remote delivery, creating unique solutions that are tailored to our clients’ needs. In this guide, we’ll cover the unique challenges posed by remote areas […]
How Are Boats Transported? Getting your vessel from A to B
Knowing how to transport a boat involves extensive preparation, obtaining the proper permits, and strategically planning your route. Whether you’re moving your boat to a new location or shipping it to a buyer, you’ll need to understand the complexities of transporting boats. In this guide, we’ll answer how boats are transported in Australia, important considerations, and tips for preparing your boat for a safe, successful […]