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  • Delivery Update: Shipping Delays Expected in South Eastern QLD and North Eastern NSW

    10th March 2025

    Due to access restrictions and staffing limitations, we kindly request customers to hold shipments bound for South Eastern Queensland and North Eastern New South Wales for additional 24 hours from Monday, 10/3/2025, to allow conditions to improve.

    We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

  • Service Interruptions – Temporary Depot Closures Due to Cyclone Alfred

    5th March 2025

    Due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred in Queensland, Direct Freight Express will continue operations until Thursday, 6th March 2025, and will temporarily cease services on Friday, 7th March 2025 at the following depots:

    • Brisbane
    • Gold Coast
    • Sunshine Coast
    • Toowoomba
    • Gympie
    • Hervey Bay
    • Ballina

    We kindly request all customers to refrain from sending freight to these locations until services resume on Monday, 10th March 2025.

    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.

  • DFE Opens new depots - VIC

    14th February 2025

    Direct Freight Express is pleased to announce our new depots in Victoria, now servicing the following locations:

    • Warrnambool Depot
      20 Coghlans Rd, Warrnambool 3280 6am-3pm
    • Portland Depot
      Lot 1 Shed B &C Hill Court, Portland Vic 3305, 6am-3pm
    • Hamilton Depot
      Lot 1, 146 South Boundary Rd, Hamilton Vic 3300, 6am-3pm

    The Triangle

    Our new depots located at Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, located In Victoria. The locations of these new sites is what we like to call the “triangle” became necessary to handle the growing business as well as the increased travel times and traffic across the greater Victorian metropolitan and regional areas.

    These depots will service your goods more effectively to meet the rising demand for fast and reliable freight services. The location of these depots enhances Direct Freights ability to serve both metropolitan and regional areas in Victoria, significantly reducing delivery times, whilst keeping costs low.

    Direct Freight Express is committed to supporting businesses across Victoria and beyond, creating more opportunities for local businesses and improving supply chain efficiencies.

    When it’s Urgent!… Direct Freight Express is there to help you grow.