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 October 2024 to 30 June 2025
The Base Ocean Rates are subject to and do not include:
- Bass Island Line variable monthly Fuel Surcharge; TasPorts Wharfage Component; TasPorts Infrastructure Levy, Goods and Service Tax.
- Shipper Owned Container units only, all equipment must be Seaworthy and compliant under Maritime Shipping Regulations.
- Rates are based on standard dimensions 6.1L x 2.5w x 2.89h (20ft container).
- Units not tabled below or exceeding these conditions are Price on Application (POA).
Please contact Freight Connections Burnie / Mckenzie Agencies King Island for the shipment of any Loose Container Loads (LCL) or palletised cargo.
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 | $1,980.00 | $3,27.00 |
| Heavyweight - gross weight 14 to 27 tonnes | $2,184.00 | $3,831.00 |
20ft Hazardous Containers (includes fuels) | ||
| Hazardous Lightweight - up to 13.99 tonnes | $2,121.00 | $4,128.00 |
| Hazardous Heavyweight - gross weight 14 to 27 tonnes | $2,325.00 | $4,331.00 |
| Hazardous Empty (contains residue) | $1,146.00 | $3,153.00 |
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Semi-trailers and Panchecons - 2.5 metres wide |
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| Full semi-trailer - 12.2 metres long | $4,213.00 | $7,929.00 |
| Empty semi-trailer - 12.2 metres long | $2,542.00 | $3,506.00 |
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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 |
| Cars up to and including 5.5 metres long (each) one-way return (within 3 months) | $158.00 | $426.00 |
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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 | $2,471.00 | Not available |
| 12.2 metres Livestock Trailer - Full backload one-way | $4,163.00 | 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 $266.00 each way for a motor vehicle |
| Up to $266.00 each way for a bus |
| Up to $535.00 each way for a motorhome |
| Up to $535.00 each way for an eligible passenger vehicle towing a caravan |
| Up to $137.00 each way for a motorbike |
| Up to $41.00 each way for a bicycle |
Pricing Terms
Bass Island Line reserves the right to change its pricing without notice.
Tariffs are a guide only, and are not to be relied upon. Other fees and charges may apply and will be priced when a quote is provided.
Prices listed are inclusive of port charges, transfer fees (for cargo going to or from the mainland), fuel surcharges, GST and rebates (rebates do not attract GST).
Pricing varies as it includes a field surcharge which varies on a monthly basis.
Bookings are subject to Bass Island Line's Terms and Conditions, which can be found here.
An optional shipping service between Devonport and Melbourne is offered via Sea Road.
Shipper owned units only, and must be seaworthy and comply with maritime shipping regulations.
Container rates are based on standard unit dimensions (6.1m L x 2.5 m W x 2.89m H).
Units not listed or exceeding these conditions are Price on Application (POA).
For loose or palletised cargo, we recommend contacting Freight Connections (Burnie), or Jim McKenzie Agencies (King Island), to assist you with your shipment.
For more information about Bass Island Line services, to obtain a quote or to book your freight, please email info@bassislandline.com.au or call 1300 038 228 and follow the prompts.
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: