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Metro Melbourne · Same Day · 3018

Altona Courier Services

From the Altona refinery precinct to the suburban high street, Drop-X covers chemical compliance docs, equipment parts and small-business deliveries with the same urgency. We know which gates open at which hours and which sites need a sealed envelope before a driver enters.

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Same-day courier availability and estimated timing are confirmed per booking.

Explore car, ute, van and truck options for your load and route.Larger business load? Explore truck and tail-lift quotes.

Plan ahead · Next-day pre-bookings

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The 10% saving applies to next-day pre-bookings.

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Courier bookings: pay for the journey, not the zone · GST included · 20–50 km included by item type.

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  • No fuel levies
  • No tolls
  • No hidden fees
  • No surprises
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Courier rates including GST: standard same-day, next-day pre-booking and freight account prices
Same dayStandard rateNext dayBook ahead, save 10%Freight accountUp to 30% off
Small items(Max 5 items)Parcels, satchels & legal documents — under 50kg total$35$35$24.50
Euro pallet(Max 4)800mm W × 1200mm L × 1500mm H · max 250kg per pallet$88$79.20$61.60
Standard pallet(Max 2)1165mm W × 1165mm L × 1500mm H · max 500kg per pallet$110$99$77
Oversized palletUp to 2400mm L × 1650mm W × 1500mm H · max 1000kg per pallet$155$139.50$108.50
Regional Victoria Freightfrom$1.95/kmfrom$1.76/kmfrom$1.37/km

Add-ons: Priority delivery +$55 · After-hours delivery +$110 · Weekend delivery +$110

Next day: metro small items stay at $35; regional next-day jobs are 10% off the item rate and distance charge.

Freight account: shown at the maximum 30% discount for top volume tiers; actual rates are tailored to your volume.

What Altona businesses can ask about

  • Hazardous-area compliant document drops at the Altona industrial precinct
  • Plant maintenance parts to refinery and manufacturing sites
  • Pharmacy and allied health document runs
  • Direct corridor to Williamstown, Laverton and Brooklyn

Road distances from Altona to Melbourne freight areas

The table gives road distances from the Altona locality centre to six Melbourne industrial and port-side freight areas.

Road distances from Altona to Melbourne freight areas
Freight areaRoad distance
Port Melbourne19 km
Laverton North6 km
Truganina13 km
Tullamarine25 km
Campbellfield35 km
Dandenong South61 km

Road distances use OpenStreetMap routing between locality centre points. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Altona services by type

Same Day Courier in AltonaTiming confirmed per bookingNext Day Delivery in AltonaNext business day assessed per bookingAfter Hours Courier in AltonaAfter-hours assessed per bookingLegal Document Delivery in AltonaChain of custody · confirmationFreight Account in AltonaAccount terms · recurring planning

Permanent & Recurring Transport Runs in Altona

Businesses in Altona with regular freight can ask Drop-X about a permanent or recurring run within Greater Melbourne, or a regular run between Melbourne and Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula or regional Victoria. Regional runs can be assessed in both directions: outbound from Melbourne to regional towns, and inbound from regional towns into Melbourne. Daily, weekly and other agreed schedules can be considered. The route, operating days, vehicle, capacity and pricing are confirmed before a run starts.

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Business courier vehicles for Altona

Match the vehicle to your freight. Dispatch confirms load fit, site access, timing and availability.

  • Car courier services

    Documents, satchels, small parts and compact business parcels.

    Check: Confirm packed size and weight.

  • Ute courier services

    Trade supplies, tools and longer or awkward business loads.

    Check: Confirm load length, securing and weather protection.

  • Van courier services

    Cartons, retail stock and equipment needing enclosed space.

    Check: Confirm packed size, weight and loading access.

  • 10-pallet tail-lift truck transport

    Larger palletised loads, with a rear tail lift to assist loading and unloading.

    Check: Pallet spaces are not a weight limit; payload and lift capacity are confirmed per quote.

    10-pallet tail-lift truck service

Truck jobs are quoted separately. Published courier rates and discounts do not set a truck price.

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10-pallet tail-lift truck transport in Altona

Move larger business loads to or from Altona 3018 with a 10-pallet tail-lift truck. Load fit, safe access and availability are confirmed per quote. Altona 3018, Greater Melbourne: provide loading entrances, gate clearance, legal stopping space, turning room and receiving hours at both sites.

Truck transport is quoted separately: published courier rates, cut-offs and discounts do not set a truck price or timing.

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Covered localities closest to Altona

Straight-line distances between locality centre points.

Seaholme2.7 km · 3018Altona North3.1 km · 3025Altona Meadows3.5 km · 3028Laverton North4.1 km · 3026Laverton4.1 km · 3028Williamstown North4.9 km · 3016

Booking questions

Plan a same-day road freight booking in Altona (3018)

What can be collected or delivered?
Business road freight such as documents, satchels, parcels, cartons and pallets. Personal or household, refrigerated, air and sea freight are not offered.
How to arrange next-day booking
Choose next-day in the online form or call dispatch with both addresses and the freight details; a narrow or guaranteed time slot is not offered.
How the 10% saving applies
Eligible next-day prebookings are listed at 10% off. It is for planned next-day work, not an urgent same-day request.
What changes price and availability?
Freight size and weight, road distance, site access, timing and capacity. After-hours and special handling are assessed separately; see current pricing.
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Altona courier FAQs

How fast can a courier reach Altona?

Drop-X couriers are typically on site in Altona (3018) within 60 minutes of booking during business hours. Delivery timing depends on the route and freight, and dispatch confirms it for each booking.

Can I request a 10-pallet tail-lift truck in Altona?

Yes. Drop-X quotes truck jobs to or from Altona 3018 separately. Melbourne truck availability is checked for the route, requested date and site access. Send both addresses, each pallet's packed dimensions and gross weight, and whether a dock, forklift or the tail lift is needed; ten pallet spaces are not a payload or tail-lift rating.

Can I request a car, ute or van in Altona?

Yes. Drop-X books cars, utes and vans for business courier jobs and quotes 10-pallet tail-lift trucks separately. Send both addresses, packed dimensions, weight and loading details; dispatch confirms the vehicle, availability and timing.

Pickups in Altona

Need a same-day courier pickup in Altona?

Call Drop-X dispatch to book same-day couriers in Altona (3018). Vehicle availability and estimated timing are confirmed per booking.

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