Freight Tariff
This Freight Tariff is an indicative guide only and not a comprehensive price schedule. Please confirm prices with your booking agent. For more information about our service, to obtain a freight quotation or to book your cargo, please email info@bassislandline.com.au or call 1300 038 228 and follow the prompts.
Freight Tariff
Valid from 01 July 2025 to 31 August 2025
The Base Ocean Rates are subject to the following terms:
- Other fees and charges may apply and be priced when a quote is provided.
- Prices listed are a guide only, are for one way, and are inclusive of port charges, transfer fees (for cargo going to or coming from the mainland), fuel surcharges, GST and rebates (rebates do not attract GST).
- Pricing includes a fuel surcharge which is revised each month which is why the pricing below is a guide only.
- Bookings are subject to Bass Island Line's Terms and Conditions that can be found on this website.
- An optional shipping service between Devonport and Melbourne is offered via SeaRoad.
- All shipping containers must be seaworthy and comply with maritime shipping regulations.
- Container rates are based on standard unit dimensions (6.1m L x 2.5m W x 2.89m H).
- Cargo units not listed or exceeding the conditions below are Price on Application "POA".
- For loose or palletised cargo, we recommend contacting Freight Connections or Jim McKenzie Agencies to assist you with your shipment.
Devonport and King Island - Base Ocean Rate
The prices below are a guide only, and include GST. A firm price can be obtained by contacting us for a quote.
King Island to Devonport (GST Inclusive) | King Island to Melbourne (GST Inclusive) | |
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20ft Container | ||
| Lightweight - gross weight to 13.99 tonnes | $2,018.00 | $3,872.00 |
| Heavyweight - gross weight 14 to 27 tonnes | $2,226.00 | $4,080.00 |
| Empty container | $1,024.00 | $1,559.00 |
20ft Hazardous Containers (includes fuels) | ||
| Hazardous Lightweight - up to 13.99 tonnes | $2,162.00 | $4,319.00 |
| Hazardous Heavyweight - gross weight 14 to 27 tonnes | $2,369.00 | $4,526.00 |
| Hazardous Empty (contains residue) | $1,168.00 | $3,325.00 |
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Semi-trailers and Panchecons - 2.5 metres wide |
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| Full semi-trailer - 12.2 metres long | $4,291.00 | $7,838.00 |
| Empty semi-trailer - 12.2 metres long | $2,555.00 | $3,473.00 |
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Unladen Motor Vehicle **Melbourne Rate includes Motor Vehicle Rebate |
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| Cars up to and including 5.5 metres long (each) one-way | $959.00 | $1,227.00 |
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Livestock |
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| 12.2 metres Livestock Trailer - Full one-way | $4,629.00 | Not available |
| 12.2 metres Livestock Trailer - Empty one-way | $2,518.00 | Not available |
| 12.2 metres Livestock Trailer - Full backload one-way | $4,718.00 | Not available |
Prices on Application |
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| 12.2 metre Container |
| Non-standard Semi Trailer |
| Mobile Units (Large cars over 5.5 metres, Motorbikes, Machinery, Buses, Campervans, Farm Equipment, Towables) |
| Project / Unitised Cargo |
** Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme Rebates - Melbourne Shipments Only |
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| Up to $275.00 each way for a motor vehicle |
| Up to $275.00 each way for a bus |
| Up to $552.00 each way for a motorhome |
| Up to $552.00 each way for an eligible passenger vehicle towing a caravan |
| Up to $141.00 each way for a motorbike |
| Up to $42.00 each way for a bicycle |
This Freight Tariff is subject to Bass Island Line's terms and conditions of carriage.
The Tariff is an indicative guide only and not a comprehensive pricing schedule.
Please confirm the shipping / freight quotation with Bass Island Line or your appointed booking agent.
For more information about the Bass Island Line Service, to obtain freight quotation or to book your freight, please email info@bassislandline.com.au or call 1300 038 228 and follow the prompts.
You can find a copy of the current Freight Tariff ready for download here: