Your Temu and Shein orders could soon land at Avalon - Times News Group

Avalon Aiport and international logistics specialist Teleport have signed a strategic deal to set up a freight hub at Avalon. Photo: supplied. Tweet Facebook Mail Temu and Shein orders could soon be flowing through Avalon Airport under a new international air freight deal aimed at tapping Australia’s booming online shopping market. Under the partnership, announced on Wednesday, international logistics company Teleport will establish an operations hub at Avalon to support cargo and e-commerce movement between major Asian markets and Australia and the wider Oceania region. The partnership is expected to speed up the movement of online orders into Australia, where consumers spent almost $19bn on online marketplaces in 2025, up 13 per cent on the previous year. Avalon Airport chief executive Ari Suss said the partnership was a significant step in the airport’s international cargo strategy. “Teleport has chosen Avalon because we can offer the capacity, speed and flexibility needed to support a fast-growing e-commerce network,” he said. The new deal will support cargo and e-commerce movement between major Asian trade lanes and Australia and other Oceanic countries. Photo: supplied. “Together, we are building a long-term logistics partnership that will strengthen international trade connections and create new opportunities for Victoria.” The deal marks the latest step in Avalon’s push to grow its international freight business, following a memorandum of understanding with logistics company dnata and the establishment of a direct trade corridor with Saudi Arabia . Teleport chief executive Pete Chareonwongsak said Avalon was the right fit for Teleport’s growth plans. “Cross-border e-commerce requires rapid, specialised processing, and our customers need faster, more reliable connectivity,” he said. “Avalon Airport is the right fit because it delivers curfew-free capacity processing, fast turnarounds and the flexibility to handle eCommerce alongside general cargo. “This partnership is a clear win-win: Teleport brings strong e-commerce volume and regional network reach, while Avalon provides the dedicated infrastructure needed as a stronger freight gateway for Victoria.” Teleport handled a record 347,885 tonnes of cargo last year and moved 167 million parcels, almost double the number it handled in 2024. Share Share this on Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Send this by Email Copy link WhatsApp