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Express Next Day Delivery

Our transport network, fleet and systems are specifically designed to support an express next day transport solution across South Australia for all freight we handle for our customers.

The express next day delivery network supports freight we receive by interstate linehaul and local drop offs or pick ups.

  • Interstate linehaul leaves Melbourne this afternoon or evening, arrives at our Gillman Depot between 2 AM and 7 AM where freight is unloaded, sorted and then loaded for Metro & Outer Metro Delivery from 8 AM.  These deliveries are normally completed by 2 PM.   
  • Local freight dropped off or picked up for return to the Gillman Depot by 6 PM

We run overnight regional linehaul to Berri, Broken Hill, Ceduna, Clare, Kadina, Mildura, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Pinnaroo, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek, Victor Harbor & Whyalla.  

  • Regional linehaul arrives at regional depot locations during the night, where freight is unloaded, sorted and then loaded for Local Delivery & Regional Town Delivery runs from 7 AM.  These deliveries are normally completed by 3 PM.   
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Express Network - Depots

We have an extensive network of company operated depots to support our express next day service. 

  • Gillman Depot - servicing Adelaide, Metro & Outer Metro
  • Kadina Depot - serving Kadina & Yorke Peninsula
  • Clare Depot - servicing Clare & surrounds
  • Berri Depot - servicing the Riverland area
  • Port Pirie Depot - servicing Port Pire & the Mid North
  • Port Augusta Depot - servicing Port Augusta & Leigh Creek
  • Whyalla Depot - servicing Whyalla & surrounds
  • Victor Harbor - servicing Victor Harbor area & the Fleurieu Peninsula

We also have a network of agent partner operated depots in Broken Hill, Ceduna, Kangaroo Island, Mildura, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Naracoorte, Port Lincoln, Roxby Downs & Streaky Bay to support our express next day service in these areas. 

Our network of depots plus our agent partners ensures we deliver express next day to across SA, Broken Hill & Mildura. 

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