Drop-X Insights
Courier & freight insights
Straightforward guides from our Melbourne dispatch team — what to book, what to expect, and how to avoid the surprises that turn a quick job into a long day.
Know your delivery cost before you book
Fixed rates across our network · GST included · no quote required.
Small items(Max 5 items)
Parcels, satchels & legal documents — under 50kg total
$35
inc. GST
Euro pallet(Max 4)
800mm W × 1200mm L × 1500mm H · max 250kg per pallet
$88
inc. GST
Standard pallet(Max 2)
1165mm W × 1165mm L × 1500mm H · max 500kg per pallet
$110
inc. GST
Oversized pallet
Up to 2400mm L × 1650mm W × 1500mm H · max 1000kg per pallet
$155
inc. GST
Regional Victoria Freight
Same day available — fixed pricing by destination
from $280
inc. GST
Priority delivery +$55 · After-hours delivery +$110
After Hours
After-Hours Courier Melbourne: What Counts as an Emergency Freight Run
When does after-hours courier service make sense in Melbourne? A practical guide to overnight freight, emergency dispatch, and what it actually costs outside business hours.
31 July 2026 5 min readRead articleRegional Victoria
Regional Victoria Freight: Why Next-Day Courier Is Faster Than Express Post
A head-to-head comparison of Drop-X next-day regional freight vs Australia Post Express Post for deliveries from Melbourne to Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and regional Victoria.
17 July 2026 5 min readRead articleLegal Documents
Legal Document Delivery in Melbourne: Chain of Custody Explained
What chain of custody means for legal document courier runs in Melbourne — signed dockets, photo proof, sealed delivery, and why after-hours matters for court filings.
3 July 2026 5 min readRead articleFreight
What Freight Can't Go in a Courier Van? A Guide to Vehicle Types
A practical guide to which freight fits in which vehicle — cars, vans, utes, one-tonne trays and tail-lift pantechs — and when you need to step up to the next size.
19 June 2026 6 min readRead articleSame Day Courier
Same Day vs Next Day Delivery in Melbourne — How to Choose
A plain-English guide to choosing between same-day and next-day courier services in Melbourne, covering cost, urgency, freight type and what happens when you pick the wrong one.
5 June 2026 5 min readRead articleSame Day Courier
Same Day Courier Melbourne — How Fast is Fast, Really?
Plain-English breakdown of realistic same day courier timeframes across Melbourne — direct, priority, standard and after-hours — so you can pick the right service and avoid surprises.
22 May 2026 5 min readRead articleFreight
Standard, Euro or Oversize: Choosing the Right Pallet for Melbourne Freight
A practical guide to standard Australian, Euro (EPAL) and oversize pallets — what fits, what costs more, and how to pack so your freight arrives intact across Victoria.
15 May 2026 6 min readRead article