Capital Transport is a national, full service, transport and logistics partner, providing innovative, flexible transport solutions to businesses across Australia.
Benefits of using Capital Transport
Renowned delivery service
Good serviceability Australia wide
Fast express delivery
Services available
Shippit partner account:
Currently not available
BYO account:
Capital Transport = Shippit express service level
Signature, authority to leave
Serviceability
Capital Transport currently offers delivery to metropolitan suburbs in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Compatibility
Refer to our Carrier Services for full compatibility, limitations, and restrictions.
For a full list of available services in the Capital Transport network, see the Capital Transport website.
| Capital Transport express service |
Max dead weight | <1000kg - varies by vehicle type |
Max cubic weight | varies by vehicle type |
Max length | 6.5m (Carrier) 2.4m (Shippit) |
Capital Transport is suitable for:
Small consumer goods
Heavy and bulky consumer goods
Palletised freight
Capital Transport is not suitable for:
Dangerous goods
Alcohol
Food and perishables
Prohibited, restricted, and dangerous goods
This sections contains a current list of goods accepted in the Capital Transport network, however this is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please always refer to the Capital Transport website.
Prohibited goods
Dangerous goods
Illegal goods
Fragile goods
Money and valuables
Cash, including bank notes and coins
Cheques, credit cards, and other securities
Loose precious and semi-precious stones
Bullion
Jewellery and watches
Firearms, ammunition, and explosives
Human remains and ashes
Live animals/plants
Birds, fish etc
Perishable food
Fragile goods
Glass objects and items containing glass
China, crockery, marble, and other stone products
Framed items with glass or mirrors
Dangerous goods
Capital Transport does not accept dangerous goods of any kind.
Packaging guidelines
Items should be wrapped in a way that will ensure safety for the delivery person and the customer. It is your responsibility to package items correctly. Packaging should comply with Australian consumer and transport laws.
You can also refer to Shippit's Recommended Packaging Guidelines for more information.
Surcharges
Charges that can be identified at the time of booking are included in the API quote at the time of booking however additional surcharges may apply for undeclared goods or special goods. For more information, see the Carrier Surcharge Article.
Insurance
If you have insurance included in your own BYO account, this will carry over with your BYO integration.
Refer to terms and conditions for more information.
Pickup and delivery
Contact Capital Transport directly for all BYO collection and delivery support.
You can contact Capital Transport online or by phone on their national hotline 13 14 80.
Activation
Setting up a BYO account
To set up your BYO integration, contact our Configuration Team with your account details. You will need to have all of your carrier account credentials ready.
Our team review your details and usually get back to you in 1-3 business days however BYO account activation can take 1-2 weeks to complete.
Service codes
Below are the current services the Shippit integration will allow for.
Please note, these codes are accurate as of October 2025. We do our best to keep information up-to-date, but the codes are subject to change at the discretion of the carrier.
Always consult with your carrier account manager for the latest service codes.
SC
Charge per Order up to 25kg
Max item count = 25
Max dimension per item = 50cm
SSW
Charge per Order up to 125kg
Max item count = 99
Max dimension per item = 50cm
SH
Charge per Order up to 500kg
Max item count = 99
Max dimension per item = 150cm
S1
Charge per Order up to 1000kg
Max item count = 99
Max dimension per item = 240cm