Freight
Freight
Daily freight services across Bass Strait – 7 days per week
Spirit of Tasmania provides reliable roll-on/roll-off freight services between Geelong and Devonport, helping keep freight moving every day of the year.
With consistent sailing schedules, efficient terminal operations and personalised support from our freight team, we make moving freight across Bass Strait quicker and easier.
Freight services
Reliable freight services between Geelong and Devonport
Spirit of Tasmania transports a wide range of wheeled freight units across Bass Strait, with services operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
As we are a roll on roll off service. we can only ship items if they are in a truck or on the back of a trailer.
Our vessels are designed for efficient drive-through loading and unloading, helping freight get where it needs to go sooner.
Rigid trucks and some types of vans
Semi-trailers and tautliners
Prime movers and trailers
Skeleton trailers
Over dimensional wheeled freight
Why Us?
Why choose Spirit of Tasmania Freight?
Daily, year-round service
We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, giving freight customers a dependable service they can plan around.
Consistent sailing times
Fast Bass Strait transit
Our crossing time is approx 11 hours, helping freight move efficiently between Victoria and Tasmania.
Efficient turnaround
Our terminal operations are designed to support quick unloading and help freight get moving as soon as possible after arrival.
Well-positioned access
Our Geelong terminal offers practical access to major freight routes, outer metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victorian logistics centres.
Dedicated freight yard
Our Geelong freight yard offers dedicated access, flexible holding capacity and specialist support on site.
Driver inclusions
For drivers travelling with their units, onboard accommodation and meals are included. If you make a casual booking, this is subject to availability.
Booking support
Our freight team provides direct support with bookings, quotes and operational questions.
Quality and safety
Built for safe, efficient freight movement
Spirit of Tasmania Freight is designed to support safe handling, reliable operations and freight protection throughout the journey.
Freight is carried below deck, reducing exposure to weather and sea conditions during transit. Our vessels are also designed for efficient drive-through loading and unloading.
We are committed to:
- Safe freight handling
- Reliable loading and unloading processes
- Efficient terminal operations
- Support for freight customers
- Clear requirements for specialised freight, including some dangerous goods
- Meeting your ESG reporting requirements
- Offering a practical warranty for goods in our care
Regular sailings between Geelong and Devonport
Spirit of Tasmania operates regular sailings between Geelong and Devonport, helping customers move freight consistently across Bass Strait.
For detailed departure and arrival times, view the current sailing schedule.
Important freight information
Before booking or travelling, please review the relevant freight information and conditions.
Important freight information
Before booking or travelling, please review the relevant freight information and conditions.
Freight terms and conditions
Claims or warranty information
Travelling with animals
Transporting electric bikes, scooters
Lashing points document
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Where to board
Spirit of Tasmania’s Freight Yards
Freight
Freight services
Spirit of Tasmania freight are in a league of their own when it comes to transporting freight across Bass Strait.
The specialised roll-on/roll-off service, with modern facilities both on board and ashore, allow TT-Line’s freight service to be tailored for individual freight forwarders who have ‘just in time’ freight. Spirit of Tasmania I and II are the only vessels currently operating across Bass Strait, which have been fitted with stabilisers, further enhancing the quality and condition of the freight at the port of discharge.
Phone: 1800 988 895
Email: Freight Enquiries
Each vessel’s stern and bow door operation provides a unique drive-through service, which allows for a fast, reliable, and efficient freight service. TT-Line’s freight service specialises in roll-on/roll-off freight and has the capability of accommodating all types of wheeled vehicles from vans and trucks, 40 foot to 48 foot trailers and to overdimensional wheel units. TT-Line’s vessels easily accommodate B-Double configured freight units.
All freight is on wheels, with minimal reversing due to the convenience of TT-Line’s unique below deck drive through design. Freight units are carried safely below deck and are not exposed to weather or salt air. Freight is carried with passenger ship comfort and reliability.
Freight units must be received 3 hours prior to departure on a night sailing and 2 hours prior to departure on a day sailing.
Freight units transported on night sailings must be collected upon arrival between 6:00am and 3:30pm, unless instructed otherwise. Contact Freight directly to verify collection times for freight units transported on day sailings.