What factors do you need to consider when shipping to New Zealand?

DGX Shipping to New Zealand sheep

What most people don’t know is New Zealand's trade is predominantly imports and their exports are world famous consisting mostly of dairy products, meat, produce and wine. Here's what you need to know when shipping to New Zealand:

DGX Smooth Shipping to GuamBy ocean: there are five main seaports for shipping freight into New Zealand:
  • Auckland
  • Tauranga
  • Centrepoint (Wellington)
  • Lyttelton (Christchurch)
  • Otago (Dunedin)
By air: Auckland airport handles 90% of airfreight into NZ with Christchurch handling a small amount per year. DGX-Dependable Global Express has offices in both locations.

Environmental Regulations: Although the New Zealand people are some of the most laid back and down to earth people in the world, there is one thing they take very seriously--their environment. New Zealand has strict controls on what is imported into their country to protect their flora, fauna, and human health.

Every shipment entering the country must be given clearance by a government body called the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) as well as their customs department.

MPI has extensive controls in place to protect NZ from biosecurity risk. There are strict controls on a wide range of biological products and commodities including:
  • Plants and plant products, including wood and timber
  • Animal products and animals
  • Biological products and organisms
  • Food
  • Vessel and aircraft, containers and cargo
  • Children’s products
With decades of experience, the dedicated team at DGX is ready to assist with all the right documentation and guidance for special projects, break bulk, container shipping and/or airfreight to New Zealand. We also handle specialized products from hazardous goods to organic foods. We are committed to offering the most reliable, timely and cost-effective solutions.

New Zealand is also a gateway to all the Pacific Island--territory which DGX provides hassle-free Less than Container Load (LCL) service to, including all the major islands from the US.

Our team specializes in US trade and we also offer imports and exports worldwide. With a unique package of shipping services, please reach out to your local office, email us, or call toll free at 1-800-488-4888 and we can help you.

DGX-Dependable Global Express. The Supply Chain Partner You Can Depend On.

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