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SkyNet speeds Down Under delivery

[ November 3, 2023   //   ]

SkyNet Worldwide Express says it has cut delivery times from the UK to Australia from 4-8 days to 2–5 days by meticulous connections mapping and optimised logistics. Every connection is now made within four hours of arrival at a transit point, eliminating delays and using five strategic Australian entry points to maximise coverage and minimise transit times. The courier offers 2–3-day delivery to urban destinations, 2–4 days for rural areas and 4–5 days to the Outback.
SkyNet ran trials throughout October to ensure alignment with airline schedules and refine delivery targets. Each leg of the journey is traceable, with real-time updates for customers. Customs clearance begins before the goods leave the UK, typically clearing Australian customs within 2–4 hours of arrival.
In February, SkyNet announced a partnership with the Eurora AI cross-border trade compliance platform to streamline its customs and import compliance.
SkyNet’s operations director, Ed Clarke, said: “Goods ordered from Australia on Tuesday would typically be delivered on a Thursday or Friday. This attention to operational efficiency ensures that SkyNet can not only meet our service level agreements but, more importantly, enables us to fulfil the promises that retailers make to their end consumers.”
SkyNet serves private customers and business clients such as ASOS, Next, JD Sports, and the House of Fraser Group.
Clarke added: “We are now planning to adapt this efficient approach across all our major trading lanes. Being an independent company gives us the flexibility to choose from any commercial flight offering cargo, courier, or e-commerce services. This allows us to tailor our solutions to meet specific customer needs and create efficiencies where large consolidators would struggle.”

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