Parcel Freight is Loadlink’s dedicated solution for quoting, booking, and managing smaller freight shipments across Australia. It is designed for businesses and individuals who need reliable transport for cartons, satchels, small pallets, and similar freight types.
Key Features #
- Instant freight quotes for supported parcel sizes and routes
- Access to a network of trusted carriers
- Shipping label generation and tracking (where supported)
- Integration with eCommerce platforms such as WooCommerce and Shopify
- Support for both casual use and trade account customers
Parcel Freight allows users to manage their freight directly from a web-based dashboard or through integrated store checkouts, depending on setup.
Two Ways to Use Parcel Freight #
1. Pay-per-booking (casual use)
Users can book freight on a job-by-job basis, with immediate payment required at the time of booking.
2. Trade account (commercial use)
Approved businesses can apply for a trade account with 7, 14, or 30 day payment terms. This option is designed for regular users who want account-based billing and higher volume support.
Trade account application:
https://parcelfreight.loadlinkconnect.com.au/trade-application
Booking Process Overview #
- Log in to your Parcel Freight dashboard
- Enter freight details including size, weight, pickup, and delivery address
- View and select available quotes
- Confirm the booking and print the label
- Track the shipment (if supported)
For store integrations, rate calculations and bookings can be completed at checkout by customers using WooCommerce or Shopify. Parcel Freight handles quoting automatically based on product dimensions and delivery address.
Supported Freight Types #
Parcel Freight is designed for general commercial freight including:
- Cartons and boxes
- Satchels and envelopes
- Small palletised goods
- Packaged non-dangerous items
Dangerous goods, oversized items, and freight requiring special handling are not supported in this system and should be listed through Loadlink Connect.