PANAMAX provides streamlined and tailored import and export services for the marine, civil, aero and commercial industries.
We offer yacht and motor cruiser shipping worldwide, including pre-export inspections, shrink wrapping, sea freight, air freight and road transport
Destination services include customs clearance, final discharge and skippered delivery to the marina of your choice.
Our approach begins with understanding your requirements, developing a plan and advising on the most appropriate transport and insurance structure.
PANAMAX provides streamline tailored import and export services for the MARINE, CIVIL, AERO and COMMERCIAL industries. Yacht and Cruiser shipping worldwide including Pre Export inspections and reports, Shrink wrapping – Seafreight – Airfreight and Road transport. Destination Services including Customs Clearance and final leg discharge and marina deliveries, Worldwide Coverage / Regional Management / Local Service.
Our process is first to discuss your requirements with you, set out a plan and advise on the most appropriate insurance structure. Our Transport Obligations Chart shows the INCO Term international codes for transport obligations, costs and risks. The point at which responsibility is transferred is critical. Ask us about the best options for your circumstances.
We will explain all of the documentation and information we require to complete the project. So there are no surprises with Customs or the authorities at the port of arrival. Of course, there are a great number of variables in transporting. We have access to a variety of vehicles for road transport, we know the best solutions for sea transport – container ship, break bulk or roll-on/roll-off – and can also advise on the ultimate solutions for air transport. We can even provide a skipper if you need to move a boat a relatively short distance – along the eastern seaboard of Australia, for example.
We have an intimate knowledge of the Australian Customs and Quarantine requirements for importing or exporting boats and other valuable and bulky cargos. We can assist you will all facets of the documentation process to ensure your goods are cleared before hand-over upon arrival.
Our job is to make sure all of the information we need is accurate and complete and that all the paperwork is completed. With the preliminary work complete, you are free to sit back, relax and rest assured knowing that your valuable property is in safe hands.



Panamax coordinates a wide range of freight movements, including yachts and marine vessels, containerised freight, oversized and specialised cargo, machinery, vehicles and general commercial freight.
Yes. Panamax can coordinate transport throughout Australia as well as international import and export movements, including ocean, road and air freight where required.
Yes. Depending on the shipment, Panamax can coordinate collection, freight, documentation, customs and quarantine requirements, port handling and final delivery.
Provide Panamax with details about what you are transporting, the origin, destination and preferred timeframe. For vessels or specialised cargo, dimensions, weight and any specific handling requirements may also be needed.
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“Panamax leads the way in this field. Highly recommend Lachlan and crew!”

“By far the best team I’ve ever worked with. They truly understood what needed to be done in terms of custom clearance and other regulatory paperwork. ”

“Thanks Lachlan and team for a hassle-free transport of my yacht to Singapore. As this is the seventh time I have used your services, I can most certainly vouch for your competence, professionalism and amicable character.”

“Thank you for the effort and care you took in transporting my Riviera R5000 to Auckland. The transportation process went smoothly and the professionalism of your team is to be commended. ”
