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Get to know Capital Transport

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A range of different sized trucks in blue and white, bearing the Capital Transport logo

Capital Transport is a national, full service, transport and logistics partner, providing innovative, flexible transport solutions to businesses across Australia. Since Capital Transport was established in 1990, they have continued to grow and expand, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and over 1500 vehicles across Australia.


Services available

  • Capital transport courier service = Shippit express service level

  • Capital transport station wagon service = Shippit express service level

  • Capital transport half tonne service = Shippit express service level

  • Capital transport one tonne service = Shippit express service level


Compatibility

See the carrier overview matrix for full compatibility, limitations, and restrictions.

Capital Transport Post is suitable for:

  • Satchels

  • Cartons

  • Bulky goods

Not suitable for:

  • Consolidated or palletised freight

  • Dangerous goods


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 surcharges article.


Insurance

Complimentary loss or damage insurance is not included when booking with Capital Transport through Shippit unless you have it included in your own BYO account. Alternatively, you can enable Shippit Transit Protection to cover your orders for loss and damage.


Serviceability

For Capital Transport express:

  • Australia wide


Freight profile

Courier service

Station wagon service

Half tonne service

One tonne service

Service code

SC

SSW

SH

S1

Max dead weight

<25kg

<125kg

<500kg

<1000kg

Max item count

25

99

99

99

Max cubic weight

<0.025m³

<0.125m³

<0.5m³

<1.0m³

Max length

<0.50m

<0.50m

<1.50m

<2.40m


Dangerous goods

You can't ship dangerous goods with Capital Transport.


Activation

We currently only offer a BYO account configuration with Capital Transport through Shippit, using your own BYO carrier account. To set up your integration, email the Shippit configuration team with these details:

  • Capital Transport Account number

  • Capital Transport Account manager contact details

Our team review your details and usually gets back to you in 1-3 business days. However, account activation for BYO can take 1-2 weeks to complete.

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