
AUSTWAY Tracking
Please enter the AUSTWAY tracking number to check the latest shipping status.
About Austway
Austway is a China–Australia cross-border logistics company providing freight forwarding, air freight, sea freight, Australia-focused delivery channels, overseas warehousing and related customs and fulfilment services. The official site identifies the Chinese company as Shenzhen Austway International Logistics Co., Ltd. and the Australian entity as AUSTWAY EXPRESS PTY LTD.
Carrier Overview
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Shenzhen Austway International Logistics Co., Ltd.; the Australian office is identified as AUSTWAY EXPRESS PTY LTD. |
| Official website | https://www.austway-cargo.cn/ |
| Carrier type | Cross-border freight forwarder and logistics operator serving China–Australia movements. |
| Primary region | China, Australia and related New Zealand overseas-warehouse operations. |
| Tracking page | The supplied official pages describe a logistics-management tracking capability but do not expose a public tracking URL in the available navigation. Use the shipment reference supplied by Austway or the seller. |
| Founded | The About page states that Austway was established in 2015. |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China; the contact page also lists a Shenzhen office in Longgang District. |
Carrier Entity Relationships
| Entity | Relationship to Austway |
|---|---|
| Austway | Austway coordinates cross-border freight, warehousing and delivery services between China and Australia. |
| Air freight and sea freight | Austway offers air-freight and sea-freight products, including full-container and consolidated options. |
| Australia Post | The official site says Austway works closely with Australia Post for Australia small parcels; this indicates a delivery relationship, not that Australia Post issued every Austway reference. |
| Airlines and ocean carriers | Austway names HX, SQ, CZ, CX, WMC, COSCO and ZIM as transport or partner resources for relevant routes. |
| Overseas warehouses | Austway operates or manages warehouse services in Australia and describes Sydney, Brisbane and New Zealand warehouse coverage. |
| 17TRACK | 17TRACK is an independent tracking platform that may aggregate available events; it does not operate Austway transport or decide claims. |
Quick Answer
Enter the shipment or tracking reference supplied by Austway, the merchant or the freight agent into 17TRACK. If no result appears, first remove spaces or punctuation, confirm that you are using a shipment reference rather than an order number, and ask the sender whether the label has been activated or the freight has been physically handed over.
How to Track Austway Packages
Austway’s official material describes digital, visual shipment-status management and online ordering. The available official navigation does not expose a public tracking form, so the sender or merchant is the best source for the correct reference and current service identity.
| Route | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| 17TRACK | Open 17TRACK, enter the exact shipment reference, allow automatic carrier detection, and review the latest event and handoff carrier. |
| Austway contact | Ask the sender or Austway office for the shipment reference, service type, latest scan, destination partner and any customs document request. |
| Merchant order | Use the dispatch email or seller account to distinguish an order ID from a transport reference; only the latter is intended for shipment tracing. |
A first event may appear only after label data is created, freight is collected, or a partner performs the first scan. Keep the original reference unchanged and do not treat an order number, invoice number or booking number as a tracking number unless Austway says so.
Tracking Number Formats and Examples
The supplied Austway pages do not publish a universal public number pattern. Austway references may therefore differ by freight mode, warehouse workflow, airline or ocean booking, and Australia last-mile partner. A reference being searchable by a partner does not prove that partner issued it.
Tracking Number Format
| Identifier family | Normalized pattern and use |
|---|---|
| Austway shipment reference | Use the exact alphanumeric or numeric reference shown by Austway or the seller; a public fixed length and prefix rule is not stated on the supplied pages. |
| Air-freight or sea-freight document | A booking, house airway bill, master airway bill or bill-of-lading reference may identify a freight movement rather than a doorstep parcel. |
| Last-mile partner number | A destination delivery partner may create a second reference after handoff. Request that number from Austway or the seller instead of guessing a prefix. |
| Order or customer reference | An order ID, invoice ID or warehouse reference identifies a commercial transaction and may not return transport events. |
| Example | Use a deliberately masked example such as AW######## or REF-#######; never publish a real customer number. |
Tracking Statuses and Meanings
Austway shipments can pass through freight forwarding, export handling, international transport, customs, warehouse processing and final delivery. Status wording depends on the system that supplied the scan.
Status Quick Lookup
| Status | Meaning and next action |
|---|---|
| Label or booking created | Shipment data exists, but physical acceptance is not proven. The sender should confirm collection or warehouse receipt. |
| Collected / received | Austway or an origin facility has recorded custody. Wait for sorting or departure events. |
| In transit | The freight is moving through a hub, line-haul route or international leg; scan gaps can occur between facilities. |
| Customs processing | Documents or assessment may be in progress. Customs arrival is not the same as customs release. |
| Handover / last mile | A destination partner may be preparing delivery. Ask for the partner reference if the event lacks a delivery route. |
| Out for delivery | The local delivery operation has assigned the shipment for delivery; address or access problems should be handled promptly. |
| Delivered | A delivery scan was recorded. Check safe place, reception, neighbours and delivery evidence before escalating. |
| Exception / returned | An address, customs, damage, refusal or delivery issue needs review. The sender should contact Austway because forwarding instructions may be restricted. |
Services and Delivery Times
Austway publishes service categories and route schedules rather than a single universal delivery promise. Transit time depends on origin, cutoff, consolidation, flight or sailing, customs, warehouse release and local delivery.
Service Comparison
| Service | Best use |
|---|---|
| Australia air freight | Time-sensitive China–Australia freight using airport and airline capacity. |
| Australia sea freight | Full-container or consolidated cargo where ocean transport suits the shipment. |
| Australia air delivery | Door-oriented air channels for parcels and commercial goods. |
| Australia sea delivery | Door-oriented ocean channels with Australian clearance and delivery arrangements. |
| Australia small parcels | China-origin small shipments using Australia Post cooperation for delivery. |
| Overseas warehousing | Storage, customs, duty payment support and one-piece fulfilment in Australia and New Zealand. |
Delivery Time
| Service | Time guidance |
|---|---|
| Air freight and air delivery | Austway lists fixed weekly flight or board arrangements on selected routes, but the supplied pages do not state an end-to-end delivery standard. |
| Sea freight and sea delivery | Austway lists regular ocean services and door delivery; total time varies by sailing, port, customs and final distribution. |
| Small parcels | Delivery depends on origin processing, Australia Post handoff, customs and local delivery; no universal guarantee is stated. |
Destination Country Delivery Times
| Destination | Verified route guidance |
|---|---|
| Australia | Austway’s principal destination market, with air, sea, small-parcel, warehouse, clearance and door-delivery services. |
| New Zealand | The official contact page describes New Zealand overseas-warehouse services and multi-country fulfilment. |
| Other destinations | The supplied official material does not establish a destination-by-destination delivery table. Obtain a route quotation and service standard before dispatch. |
Common Tracking Problems and Solutions
Problem & Solution
| Problem/status shown | Immediate action |
|---|---|
| Invalid number or no result | Check characters and spaces, distinguish order ID from shipment reference, then ask the sender to confirm the identifier and carrier. |
| Label created / no movement | Ask the sender whether the freight was collected or received at an Austway facility; data creation is not physical acceptance. |
| No update or stuck in transit | Allow for hub, line-haul, customs and partner scan gaps; the sender should request a trace from Austway with the last event. |
| Customs delay | Check for invoice, identity, import, tax or commodity information requests and respond through the sender or appointed customs contact. |
| Delivered but not received | Check the address, safe place, reception, household members and neighbours, then request delivery evidence and ask the seller to open a carrier inquiry. |
| Address error, failed delivery or return | Contact Austway or the destination delivery partner immediately; only the party controlling the shipment may be able to approve correction or return instructions. |
| Lost or damaged freight | Preserve packaging and contents, photograph damage, retain invoices and contact the sender because the contracting shipper commonly files the transport claim. |
International Shipping, Customs and Carrier Handoffs
Austway’s published business model covers origin pickup, freight forwarding, China–Australia transport, customs-related services, Australian warehousing and last-mile fulfilment. A destination scan or customs arrival does not by itself prove customs release or final delivery.
International Flow
| Stage | What to understand |
|---|---|
| Origin pickup and warehouse | Austway or an origin agent receives, consolidates, weighs and prepares freight; booking data may precede physical receipt. |
| Export processing | Export documentation, security checks and carrier booking occur before departure. |
| Air or ocean line-haul | An airline or ocean carrier moves the shipment; scans may be sparse between origin and destination hubs. |
| Australia import customs | Authorities or a customs representative assess declarations, goods and taxes; Austway may coordinate clearance or duty payment under the purchased service. |
| Warehouse and last mile | After release, Australian warehouse processing or a delivery partner moves the shipment to the recipient. |
| Partner handoff | Electronic pre-advice, physical handoff and first receiving scan are separate events. A partner number may be added without replacing the original reference. |
Delivery Management and Post-shipment Options
The supplied Austway pages support online ordering, warehouse fulfilment, customs coordination and door-delivery services. They do not publish a general self-service page for interception, redirection or delivery instructions.
Lost, Damaged, Claims, Insurance and Refunds
A tracking inquiry, a transport investigation, an insurance claim, a postage refund and a seller refund are different processes. Austway’s About page states that it provides cargo value protection and insurance services; the applicable coverage, filing window and evidence requirements depend on the booked service and contract.
Claims and Refunds
| Process | Use when and who acts |
|---|---|
| Tracking inquiry | Use when an event is missing or unclear; the recipient can ask the seller, while the contracting shipper should request the carrier trace. |
| Loss or damage claim | Use for confirmed loss, damage or missing contents; preserve packaging, photographs, invoices and proof of value and follow the service contract. |
| Insurance or value protection | Use only where purchased or included; coverage and exclusions must be confirmed with Austway before filing. |
| Seller refund | A marketplace or seller decides the customer refund; 17TRACK cannot authorize it or determine carrier liability. |
Shipping Restrictions and Special Handling
Freight acceptance depends on the airline, ocean carrier, export rules, Australian import rules and the selected Austway service. Ask for a current commodity and packaging review before dispatching regulated goods.
Shipping Restrictions
| Category | Operational implication |
|---|---|
| Dangerous goods and batteries | Airline, packing and declaration rules may restrict acceptance or require specialist handling; non-compliance can cause rejection or delay. |
| Liquids, food and perishables | Import admissibility, packaging and inspection requirements can affect clearance and delivery. |
| Prohibited or controlled goods | The destination and transport mode determine whether goods can move; obtain Austway’s current rules before booking. |
Customer Service
Customer Service
| Channel | Verified contact and best use |
|---|---|
| Main China hotline | 15999679070; use for shipment enquiries and service coordination. |
| Additional China contact | 18878123930; the official contact page lists this contact for Austway logistics enquiries. |
| kristy.han@qzshipping.com and cindy.li@qzshipping.com; include the reference, sender, recipient, route and latest scan. | |
| Australia office | AUSTWAY EXPRESS PTY LTD, 24–32 Raymond Ave, Matraville NSW 2036; enquiry@austwayexpress.com; 0452188899. |
| Official contact page | Austway contact details; use the listed regional office information for route-specific help. |
Prepare the shipment reference, booking date, origin and destination, service type, latest event, full address, contents, declared value and damage photographs. Recipients should normally start with the seller; shippers should request investigations, delivery corrections or claims from Austway.
Ecommerce and Business Tracking
Austway describes an internally developed logistics-management system for digital and visual cargo information. Businesses should obtain integration specifications directly from Austway and may use a multi-carrier platform such as 17TRACK when they need normalized events across freight and last-mile providers.
Developer/API Comparison
| Option | Provider |
|---|---|
| Austway internal logistics system | Austway |
| 17TRACK Tracking API | 17TRACK |
FAQ
Basic FAQs
Enter the shipment reference supplied by Austway or the seller into 17TRACK, or request the latest event from Austway customer service.
Look in the dispatch email, freight booking, warehouse notice or seller account; an order number may be different from the transport reference.
Austway does not publish one universal public format in the supplied material, so use the exact reference provided rather than inferring a service from a prefix.
The first event can follow data creation, physical collection, warehouse receipt or a partner scan, so label creation alone does not prove acceptance.
Freight can be between hubs, on an air or ocean leg, in customs or awaiting a partner scan; ask the sender to request a trace using the last event.
Austway publishes route and service categories but the supplied pages do not state one end-to-end standard; obtain the service-specific estimate before booking.
Confirm the address and access details, then contact the seller or Austway promptly because redelivery or return instructions depend on the local delivery arrangement.
Check the safe place, reception, household members and neighbours, then request delivery evidence and ask the seller to open an inquiry.
Keep the packaging and contents, photograph the condition, collect proof of value and ask the contracting shipper to follow the applicable claim process.
Use 15999679070, 18878123930, the listed email contacts or the official contact page, and include the shipment reference and latest scan.
Expert FAQs
Austway is presented as a cross-border logistics and freight operator; airline, ocean-carrier and Australia Post relationships can appear in different transport stages.
No such conclusion should be made: the official site describes cooperation with Australia Post for small parcels, while the original reference may be issued by Austway or another transport partner.
No. Arrival means the shipment has reached a customs location; release requires the applicable declaration, assessment and clearance steps to be completed.
Yes, the official material describes China pickup, first-mile transport, overseas warehousing, customs, storage and last-mile delivery as an integrated fulfilment model.
The supplied pages describe Austway’s own logistics-management system but do not publish current public API documentation; businesses should request integration details directly.
No. 17TRACK reports available events and cannot change delivery instructions, reroute freight or approve a carrier action.
Tracking API
// Austway current public official tracking API: no public endpoint
// was identified in the supplied official pages.
//
// 17TRACK API reference
POST https://api.17track.net/track/v2.4/register
Headers:
17token: YourKey
Content-Type: application/json
Body:
[
{
"number": "TRACKING_NUMBER",
"carrier": "CARRIER_CODE"
}
]
// Confirm the current Austway carrier code in 17TRACK documentation
// before production use; do not infer a code from the brand name.
Sources & References
- Austway official website — services and contact overview. Austway
- About Austway — company profile and China–Australia logistics services. Austway
- Australia air freight — route and airline information. Austway
- Network query — listed offices and contacts. Austway
- Contact Austway — China and Australia office information. Austway
- 17TRACK API documentation. 17TRACK
17TRACK is an independent tracking platform and is not affiliated with Austway.
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