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What is Global Express?

Global Express, operating under the name Team Global Express, is one of Australia's largest freight and logistics companies, running what it describes as the most extensive multimodal freight network across Australia and New Zealand. The company handles shipments ranging from small e-commerce parcels and satchels to full pallet loads, oversized freight, temperature-controlled goods, and dangerous goods consignments. With more than 36,000 customers, over 100 million items transported annually, and a network of more than 650 depots and service hubs, Team Global Express holds a dominant position in Australia's domestic freight market.

The heritage of the company traces to 1888, when Albert F. Toll established a transport business in Newcastle, Australia. That venture grew over more than a century into the Toll Group, one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest integrated logistics organisations. For much of its modern history, the express parcel and courier division of Toll Group operated under the name Toll Global Express. In April 2021, Toll Group announced an agreement to sell the express division to Allegro Funds, an Australian private equity firm, with the transaction completing on 1 September 2021. Allegro Funds committed $500 million in funding at acquisition to support the restructuring and transformation of the business.

Following the acquisition, Allegro appointed Christine Holgate as Group CEO. Holgate had previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Australia Post and brought substantial industry experience to the role. Under her leadership, the company completed one of the largest corporate rebranding exercises in Australian history in 2022, adopting the name Team Global Express. The rebrand encompassed 8,000 fleet vehicles, 150 properties, 300 partner agents, 15,000 uniforms, and 100 digital applications across an 18-month implementation period. In 2023, Team Global Express signed an 11-year, $1.8 billion agreement with rail freight operator Aurizon to manage containerised freight along the national East-West and North-South rail corridors.

• Heritage founding date: 1888, with the establishment of a transport business by Albert F. Toll in Newcastle, Australia
• Separated as an independent entity: 1 September 2021, following acquisition from Toll Group by Allegro Funds
• Former trading name: Toll Global Express
• Current name: Team Global Express, adopted in 2022
• Headquarters: Australia, with primary operations across Australia and New Zealand
• Owner: Allegro Funds, an Australian private equity firm
• Annual volume: More than 100 million items transported per year
• Depot and hub network: More than 650 depots and service hubs across Australia and New Zealand
• Workforce: More than 8,500 direct employees supported by a partner network of over 5,000 delivery partners
• Key commercial partnership: 11-year, $1.8 billion containerised rail freight agreement with Aurizon, signed in 2023

Team Global Express positions itself in the market through ownership of a single, integrated multimodal network combining air, sea, rail, and road freight with minimal reliance on third-party hand-offs. The company has invested in digital tools including its MyTeamGE online platform for booking, tracking, and managing deliveries, alongside API and Shopify integrations aimed at e-commerce merchants. In 2023, the business recorded 17 per cent revenue growth and served as an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. Christine Holgate was named in Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen 2023 list during the same year.

Which countries does Global Express deliver to?

Within Australia, Team Global Express covers the full national territory through a network of more than 650 depots and service hubs. The company connects major metropolitan centres including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide with regional cities and remote outback locations through a combination of road, rail, air, and sea freight modes. A flagship facility described as a Depot of the Future has been developed in Western Sydney as part of the company's ongoing infrastructure investment, and the same site hosts what Team Global Express describes as Australia's largest logistics electric vehicle fleet deployment.

In New Zealand Team Global Express operates a parallel domestic network with its own set of depots, service hubs, and a dedicated customer support line. The New Zealand operation functions as a distinct business unit, serving urban centres and regional locations across the country under separate leadership. Customer service in New Zealand is handled through its own phone number and operating hours, distinct from the Australian support structure.

Internationally, Team Global Express ships to more than 220 countries and territories. The global reach is supported through a network of logistics partners rather than wholly-owned overseas infrastructure, extending coverage across Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and the Pacific. Two service tiers are available for international shipments. The Express option serves time-critical cross-border orders where delivery speed is the overriding priority. The Global Economy option is designed for shippers who prioritise cost over transit time, with delivery to major global destinations typically in the range of three to six business days.

• Australia: Complete national coverage including all capital cities, regional centres, and remote locations through 650-plus depots and service hubs
• New Zealand: Parallel domestic network operated as a distinct business unit with its own depots, service hubs, and customer contacts
• Asia: Major markets across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, served via international partner network
• Europe: All major European markets accessible through international logistics partnerships
• North America: United States, Canada, and other North American destinations
• South America: Key markets including Brazil and Argentina, via global partner network
• Africa and Middle East: Coverage available through the international partner network under both Express and Global Economy tiers
• Pacific: Regional Pacific island destinations in addition to the core Australia and New Zealand markets
• Total international reach: More than 220 countries and territories worldwide

International deliveries operate through a handover model in which Team Global Express manages each consignment from the point of lodgement through export, after which the shipment is transferred to the relevant local carrier in the destination country for final-mile distribution. A parcel shipped from Sydney to a recipient in the United States, for example, would be handed over to the local operator upon arrival in that market. The company supports this model with real-time tracking and regular SMS notifications, allowing both senders and recipients to monitor progress across borders.

What are the Global Express services and delivery times?

Team Global Express offers domestic and international freight services structured across several tiers to address different urgency levels and shipment types. At the most time-critical end of the domestic range sits the Same-Day Courier service, available within metropolitan areas across Australia. This service has three sub-tiers. Priority 1 handles the most urgent requirements. The Express option carries a two to three hour delivery window from the time of booking, and the Standard same-day option carries a three to four hour window from booking. These services are aimed primarily at businesses in urban centres requiring rapid movement of documents, parcels, or other time-sensitive items.

For overnight domestic requirements, the Express Overnight Delivery service targets next-business-day delivery between major Australian cities and metropolitan areas, making it one of the company's core products for business-to-business courier work. Road Express provides faster road freight along key corridors connecting capital cities and major regional centres, positioned between the express overnight and economy road tiers in both speed and price. Economy Road is the standard ground freight option for non-time-critical domestic shipments, with transit times of several business days for interstate routes depending on the origin and destination. Weekend delivery is available for certain time-critical same-day services within the metropolitan courier portfolio.

• Same-Day Priority 1: Most urgent metropolitan deliveries, available across Australian capital cities
• Same-Day Express: 2-3 hour delivery window from time of booking, within metro areas
• Same-Day Standard: 3-4 hour delivery window from time of booking, within metro areas
• Express Overnight: Next-business-day delivery between major Australian capital cities and metropolitan areas
• Road Express: Faster road freight along major freight corridors, positioned between express overnight and economy road in speed and price
• Economy Road: Standard ground freight for non-time-critical domestic shipments, multi-day transit depending on route
• Parcel and Satchel Services: Satchels available in 1kg, 3kg, and 5kg tiers; parcels up to 22kg lodged through service hubs
• Freight and Pallet Services: Pallets up to 1,200kg and 120 x 120 x 220cm, including dangerous goods and temperature-controlled options
• Rail Freight: Containerised rail freight along East-West and North-South Australian corridors via the Aurizon partnership
• International Express: Faster cross-border shipping for time-sensitive international consignments
• International Global Economy: Cost-focused international shipping, typically 3-6 business days to major global destinations

Rail freight capacity was significantly expanded in 2023 through the 11-year, $1.8 billion agreement with Aurizon, giving Team Global Express greater throughput capacity for large-scale continental freight movements. For smaller consumer-level shipments, satchels and parcels are lodged through the company's service hub network, while heavier or bulkier freight must be taken to a full depot. The company's Shopify app and API integrations support e-commerce merchants with booking and documentation for both domestic and international orders.

What are the Global Express rates and maximum dimensions accepted?

Team Global Express calculates shipping charges based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is derived from the physical dimensions of the parcel using an industry-standard formula, and the resulting figure is compared against the actual mass of the shipment. Whichever value is higher becomes the chargeable weight. This approach ensures that large, lightweight packages are priced in proportion to the physical space they occupy in vehicles and aircraft, a practice that applies across both domestic and international services.

For satchel services available through service hubs, fixed weight tiers are offered at 1 kilogram, 3 kilograms, and 5 kilograms. Shippers must match the weight of their parcel to the correct tier at the time of lodgement. A parcel that exceeds the weight of the selected satchel tier will attract a penalty surcharge. Parcels lodged at service hubs must not exceed 22 kilograms in actual weight, and their dimensions must fall within 34 by 27 by 34 centimetres. Items outside these limits must be lodged at a full depot. For pallet and freight services, the maximum weight per pallet is 1,200 kilograms, with maximum dimensions of 120 by 120 by 220 centimetres.

• Pricing method: Greater of actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, determines the chargeable rate
• Satchel tiers: 1kg, 3kg, and 5kg fixed weight tiers available through service hubs; exceeding the selected tier attracts a surcharge
• Maximum parcel weight at service hubs: 22kg actual weight
• Maximum parcel dimensions at service hubs: 34cm x 27cm x 34cm
• Maximum pallet weight: 1,200kg per pallet
• Maximum pallet dimensions: 120cm x 120cm x 220cm
• Oversized classification threshold: Items exceeding 34.99kg, 1.79m in any single dimension, or 0.7 cubic metres in volume; these attract manual handling surcharges
• Additional surcharges: Fuel surcharges updated periodically, regional and remote area surcharges, and dangerous goods handling fees for applicable consignments

The pricing structure incorporates several surcharges applied on top of the base rate. Fuel surcharges are reviewed and updated periodically across the service range. Regional and remote area surcharges apply to deliveries outside major metropolitan corridors, reflecting the higher operating costs of servicing lower-density areas of Australia. Manual handling fees apply to items classified as oversized due to weight, length, or volume. Shippers moving goods through the company's managed dangerous goods service encounter additional fees associated with the regulatory requirements for transporting such consignments.

What are the Global Express delivery options?

Team Global Express offers several options for managing how and where a parcel is received. By default, the driver attempts delivery to the address specified on the consignment. Where a recipient is present, the driver may obtain a signature, though this requirement varies depending on the service type. Senders and recipients can manage delivery preferences through the MyTeamGE portal, accessed by entering a consignment number or item number to reach the manage my delivery interface on the shipment detail page.

The Authority to Leave option permits the driver to leave the parcel at the delivery address without requiring a signature from the recipient. Where Authority to Leave is active and no one is home, the driver may place the item under a verandah, behind a fence, in a mailbox, with a neighbour, or with a colleague in a workplace setting. Authority to Leave availability is controlled at the sender level rather than by the recipient. If the option does not appear in the MyTeamGE portal view, the recipient should contact the sender to request that it be activated, as this setting cannot be changed by the recipient independently.

• Standard delivery: Driver attempts delivery to the specified address, with optional signature depending on service type
• Authority to Leave: Parcel left in a safe location without a signature, enabled by the sender and available on certain service types
• Depot or hub collection: Where delivery cannot be completed and Authority to Leave is not active, the item may be redirected to the nearest depot or service hub for recipient collection
• MyTeamGE portal: Allows recipients to view delivery details and adjust preferences where the sender has permitted this functionality
• Phone support in Australia: 131 TGE, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm AEST
• Phone support in New Zealand: 0800 865 569, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm NZST
• Chat support: Available through the company website for customers who prefer written contact

Where a delivery attempt fails and no Authority to Leave arrangement is active, the parcel is typically redirected to the nearest Team Global Express depot or service hub. The recipient will receive a card or electronic notification providing instructions for collecting their item. With more than 650 depots and service hubs across Australia and New Zealand collection points are broadly distributed across both countries. The MyTeamGE portal includes a depot locator function to help recipients identify the closest facility. Phone support and the website chat feature are both available during business hours for customers needing to resolve delivery issues in real time.

What should I do if my Global Express parcel is lost or damaged?

The process for claiming compensation for a lost or damaged parcel with Team Global Express depends on whether the sender purchased transit insurance at the time of booking. The company's standard carriage terms limit its default liability, meaning full replacement value for goods is not available under the basic service agreement without additional cover. Transit insurance, also referred to as Carrier's Risk or extended liability cover, is available as an optional add-on during the booking process and is the primary means by which shippers can protect the full declared value of their goods in transit.

Claims for insured shipments are initiated by contacting the Team Global Express customer service team. In Australia, the customer support line is 131 TGE, available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm AEST. In New Zealand support is accessible on 0800 865 569 during comparable business hours in New Zealand Standard Time. Business account customers may escalate claims directly through their allocated account representative rather than through the general support line. The company website also provides a chat feature for customers who prefer written contact for claims or general enquiries.

• Default liability: Standard carriage terms limit compensation for loss or damage; full replacement value is not covered without additional insurance
• Transit insurance: Optional add-on available at booking, also referred to as Carrier's Risk or extended liability cover
• Claims contact in Australia: 131 TGE, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm AEST
• Claims contact in New Zealand: 0800 865 569, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm NZST
• Business account customers: Claims escalation handled through the allocated account representative
• Written contact: Chat feature available on the company website

Customer review data published on platforms including ProductReview.com.au and Trustpilot reflects a mixed reputation for the service, with a number of customers reporting delayed parcels, items redirected to distant collection points, and difficulty obtaining resolution through support channels. These themes are common across large-scale freight networks where a significant proportion of deliveries are completed through a partner network rather than directly by the company's own workforce. Shippers with high-value goods are advised to purchase transit insurance at booking rather than relying on the default liability terms.

Does Global Express handle international shipments and customs formalities?

Team Global Express provides international shipping from Australia and New Zealand to more than 220 countries and territories. Two service tiers are available for cross-border consignments. The Express option is for time-sensitive shipments where speed is the overriding requirement. The Global Economy service is aimed at shippers for whom cost takes precedence over delivery speed, with transit times to major global destinations typically in the range of three to six business days. The company's Shopify app and API integrations support high-volume e-commerce merchants with booking and documentation generation for international orders, including real-time tracking and regular SMS notifications to recipients.

Customs documentation is a required component of every international shipment. Commercial invoices, waybills, and country-specific customs declaration forms must accompany consignments for clearance by destination customs authorities. Team Global Express supports the preparation of accurate shipping documentation through its online platform. Under the standard terms applied by default to international shipments, customs duties and taxes in the destination country are the responsibility of the recipient under a DDU, Delivered Duty Unpaid, arrangement. A DDP, Delivered Duty Paid, arrangement, under which the sender accepts responsibility for all import duties, taxes, and customs clearance costs at the destination, may be available for certain services. Shippers should confirm DDP availability directly with the company before lodging.

• International reach: More than 220 countries and territories, supported through a global network of logistics partners
• Express service: Faster cross-border delivery for time-sensitive international consignments
• Global Economy service: Cost-focused option, typically 3-6 business days to major global destinations
• Required customs documents: Commercial invoice, waybill, and country-specific customs declaration form
• Default duty terms: DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid); recipient is responsible for import duties and taxes in the destination country
• DDP option: Sender assumes full responsibility for duties, taxes, and customs clearance costs; availability should be confirmed with the company
• Prohibited items: Firearms, ammunition, liquids, dangerous goods outside managed services, regulated waste, furniture unless flat-packed, appliances with electrical components, computers, glass items including bottles and their contents, fragile goods, windscreens, and any goods whose trade is prohibited under applicable law

Shippers are responsible for verifying that their goods are not subject to import or export restrictions in the destination country before booking. Items requiring permits or certificates in destination markets must be accompanied by the relevant documentation at the time of lodgement. The list of prohibited and restricted items covers a broad range of product categories, and shippers dealing with borderline or regulated goods are advised to contact Team Global Express directly before attempting to lodge a consignment to confirm whether the items can be accepted for international carriage.

Understanding tracking statuses

When you track a Team Global Express parcel online, different statuses appear as the shipment moves through the network. These updates allow both sender and recipient to monitor the parcel's position at each stage of its journey, from initial lodgement through to final delivery. Tracking is available through the MyTeamGE portal by entering the consignment number or item number into the search field. Third-party platforms including have also integrated with the Team Global Express tracking system and can be used as alternatives.

Tracking numbers used by Team Global Express appear in more than one format depending on the service type and origin of the consignment. Numerical sequences of varying lengths, typically between approximately ten and twenty-two digits, are used for some services. Alphanumeric formats consisting of four letters followed by six numbers are used for others. The MyTeamGE portal also provides a Manage My Delivery button on shipment detail pages, allowing recipients to interact with active deliveries and adjust preferences where this has been permitted by the sender. Below are the main tracking statuses and their meanings.