Australian meat is exported internationally by several container lines serving a wide range of loading and discharge ports. The average steaming and off-loading time is between 2 and 6 weeks. This system offers benefits such as economies of scale and handling, flexibility of times and port availability for consignees.

Over recent years the volume of vacuum packed chilled/fresh beef air freighted from Australia to America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East has increased steadily. The 24 to 48 hour delivery time and unloading schedule ensures the product remains fresh and arrives in optimum condition. Frequent delivery services eliminate the need for importers to carry large stocks of product in their cold stores.