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Cost of Shipping a Container to New Zealand
Published on 2021-09-02
How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Container To New Zealand?
The cost of transporting a container to New Zealand is determined by a number of factors. As a result, shipping rates might vary greatly, which can be a concern at times. You don’t have to worry, though, because Three Movers can assist you in transporting your container to New Zealand. We are an international shipping company with more than twenty years of expertise. We’re well-known for making it simple for you to transport your belongings across borders.
There are a few things to consider if you’re thinking about shipping a container to New Zealand, and we’re here to help.
Factors That Affect the Costs of Shipping
In New Zealand, goods are delivered in one of four ways: by road, rail, air, or water. As a result, the cost of shipping to New Zealand is influenced by the following factors:
The Weight/Volume of the Goods
International shipping is based on the principle that the more items you have, the more you pay. As a result, the size of your cargo will have an impact on the cost of transportation.
Mode of Transportation
When compared to ocean freight, air freight in New Zealand is more expensive. As a result, if you choose air freight, you will pay more, whereas if you choose sea freight, you will pay less. It also has an impact on the freight delivery time. If you’re on a tight schedule, flying is the greatest option because it’s five times faster than sailing. If time is not a problem, you may want to travel by sea because it is less expensive.
The Distance of the Journey
The mode of transportation you choose is influenced by your location. The further your cargo is from its original location, the more you will pay for it.
The Destination Port
The cost of customs duties and services in New Zealand is determined by the type of goods, the country in which it was manufactured, applicable customs concessions, and the tariff rate – as specified in the New Zealand Working Tariff Document.
New Zealand does not collect any duty, fees, or GST unless the value of your item/shipment is over NZ$1000 (This doesn’t apply to alcohol or tobacco). If your goods are worth more than that, you will be charged a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The Time of the Year
It’s crucial to remember that there are times when shipping services are in high demand. Peak seasons, as they are termed, have an impact on shipping costs.
Average Container Shipping Rates Estimates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container shipping to New Zealand of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates |
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| 20 ft Container | $940 |
| 40 ft Container | $1160 |
LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to New Zealand.
Less Than Container (LCL) Shipping Rates |
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| LCL | $58/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $460 |
| Household Goods | $575 |
International house moving to New Zealand services – quick, easy and cheap.
International House Moving Costs |
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| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $445 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $1460 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $2060 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $2850 |
International auto transport services to New Zealand via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, suvs, atv’s, boats, RV’s, heavy equipment and more.
Container Car Shipping |
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| Sedan (Container) | $1160 |
| SUV (Container) | $1285 |
| Sedan via RORO | $795 |
| SUV via RORO | $895 |
Which Size of Shipping Container Works Best for Me?
Most likely, your items will be transported in a 20-foot or 40-foot container. A 20-foot container can usually hold the contents of a three-bedroom home, whereas a 40-foot container can hold twice as much. 40-foot containers are rarely twice as expensive as 20-foot containers, even if they are twice the size.
The Difference Between FCL and LCL
The full container load shipping service (FCL) option allows you to use the container for the transportation of your personal goods. This also allows you to store your stuff in a more secure and convenient manner. If you are unsure about your ability to pay for a full cargo load, however, you can select a less than a container load (LCL) option, which allows you to split the cost and container with other customers.
Additional Shipping Costs
Some additional shipping costs you may usually encounter include:
- Customs duties
- Container inspection fees
- General Rate Increase
- Inland delivery charges
- Insurance
- Quarantine fees
What’s Next?
To ship your business or personal items to New Zealand, the first thing you need is a quote. Simply fill out our web form or contact us at (888) 202-0036 to obtain it for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Documents Are Necessary When Shipping To New Zealand?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) requires that exporters’ declarations include a statement that any wooden or plywood packing case, crates, wooden containers, or cargo pallets destined for New Zealand have been inspected before shipment. These goods must be free from bark and visible signs of insect and fungal infestation. This declaration must accompany all bills of lading and other shipping documents.
What Types Of Goods Am I NOT Allowed To Ship To New Zealand?
There are several items that you may not be allowed to ship to New Zealand:
● Ammunition and Weapon
● Bleaches and Poison
● Batteries and Corrosives
● Combustion Engines
● Compressed Gas
● Dangerous Items
● Explosives and Fireworks
● Flammable Gas, Solid & Liquid
● Fragile Items
● IATA Listed Items
● Illegal Items
● Matches and Lighters
● Other Prohibited Items
● Perishable Items
● Valuables
What Kind Of Taxes, Duties, And/Or Fees Do I Have To Pay When Shipping To New Zealand?
When importing a container to New Zealand, be aware of the duty and GST that may apply.
● Import Duty. Import duties apply to the value of your items. This usually is the price you paid or will pay. This rule also covers secondhand goods.
● Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST of 15% applies to all imported items, including anything you bought online or using a mail-order catalog. Overseas suppliers may charge GST on items sent to New Zealand consumers valued at NZ$1000 or less.
● Fees. You can find the current price by referring to the Schedule of Goods Clearance Fees.
● Concessions and Allowances
● Purchases over NZ$100
How Long Does New Zealand Customs Clearance Takes?
Do you expect your parcel to be at Customs? Usually, it is not. In most cases, Customs does not even get to see the boxes. Your package arrives at Schiphol Airport by plane. Upon arrival, it is distributed by Schiphol Airport personnel to the warehouses of the various postal or courier services, along with all the other parcels.
All courier services that deliver parcels in the Netherlands use Customs software. If necessary, they will contact us on your behalf. If the courier service has any questions about your property, it will notify you. Until the problem is solved, the parcel will remain in the courier’s warehouse.
In most cases, your parcel is sent directly from the aircraft to you via the courier service. Customs do not enter the process.
What’s The Difference Between A Freight Forwarder, A Broker, And An NVOCC?
When shipping your goods to New Zealand, ensure that the moving company you are working with is the right fit to support your shipping needs. That’s why Three Movers is here to guide you as you tap into the distinctive elements between two kinds of partner companies, such as Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) and Freight Forwarders.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) categorizes Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs as Ocean Transportation Intermediaries. They are often viewed as one during transportation procedures because of their similar FMC nature, but there are particular distinctions between the two.
A freight broker is a person that serves as the bridge between the shipping client and a freight transportation provider.
Are Shipping Containers Waterproof And Properly Ventilated?
● Waterproof. All new and used containers will be waterproof and come with a product guarantee. However, containers sold in “AS-IS” condition may have holes or crooked impairment, such as damaged corner posts. They are priced accordingly but are not guaranteed to be wind and watertight.
● Ventilation. Vents on the upper part of the side walls are created for shipping containers. These might make containers placed inside a wet or cold surrounding prone to moisture and eventually become rusty, so it would be wiser to have your ventilation checked now and then.
Can I Track My Container While In Transit?
It can easily make us anxious when we have no constant updates over the container we just shipped, but Three Movers got your back. You may track your container while it is in transit, and you can use one or all of these ways to do so:
● Personal, up-close monitoring
● GPS asset tracking
● Live Satellite Imagery
● Container Tracking Services
● Automatic Identification System Tracking
To learn more about these tracking ways, click here.
How Important Is It To Get Insurance For My Cargo?
Some service rendering companies also experience emergencies, and transport companies fall into that trap as well. The number of containers lost at sea is surprising! That’s why we need insurance policies.
To prevent paying for additional costs, ensure that you have your Bill of Lading with you to protect the cargo against inevitable losses. In the event of failure, a cargo insurance policy indemnifies the cargo interest. Most cargo insurance policies are underwritten on an “all-risk basis.”
Shipping Containers Worldwide – Popular Routes
Three Movers can help you ship a container from anywhere in the world to New Zealand:
Afghanistan to New Zealand
Albania to New Zealand
Algeria to New Zealand
Andorra to New Zealand
Angola to New Zealand
Antigua to New Zealand
Argentina to New Zealand
Armenia to New Zealand
Australia to New Zealand
Austria to New Zealand
Azerbaijan to New Zealand
Bahamas to New Zealand
Bahrain to New Zealand
Bangladesh to New Zealand
Barbados to New Zealand
Belarus to New Zealand
Belgium to New Zealand
Belize to New Zealand
Benin to New Zealand
Bhutan to New Zealand
Bolivia to New Zealand
Bosnia Herzegovina to New Zealand
Botswana to New Zealand
Brazil to New Zealand
Brunei to New Zealand
Bulgaria to New Zealand
Burkina to New Zealand
Burundi to New Zealand
Cambodia to New Zealand
Cameroon to New Zealand
Canada to New Zealand
Cape Verde to New Zealand
Central African Rep to New Zealand
Chad to New Zealand
Chile to New Zealand
China to New Zealand
Colombia to New Zealand
Comoros to New Zealand
Congo to New Zealand
Congo {Democratic Rep} to New Zealand
Costa Rica to New Zealand
Croatia to New Zealand
Cuba to New Zealand
Cyprus to New Zealand
Czech Republic to New Zealand
Denmark to New Zealand
Djibouti to New Zealand
Dominica to New Zealand
Dominican Republic to New Zealand
East Timor to New Zealand
Ecuador to New Zealand
Egypt to New Zealand
El Salvador to New Zealand
Equatorial Guinea to New Zealand
Eritrea to New Zealand
Estonia to New Zealand
Ethiopia to New Zealand
Fiji to New Zealand
Finland to New Zealand
France to New Zealand
Gabon to New Zealand
Gambia to New Zealand
Georgia to New Zealand
Germany to New Zealand
Ghana to New Zealand
Greece to New Zealand
Grenada to New Zealand
Guatemala to New Zealand
Guinea to New Zealand
Guinea-Bissau to New Zealand
Guyana to New Zealand
Haiti to New Zealand
Honduras to New Zealand
Hungary to New Zealand
Iceland to New Zealand
India to New Zealand
Indonesia to New Zealand
Iran to New Zealand
Iraq to New Zealand
Ireland to New Zealand
Israel to New Zealand
Italy to New Zealand
Ivory Coast to New Zealand
Jamaica to New Zealand
Japan to New Zealand
Jordan to New Zealand
Kazakhstan to New Zealand
Kenya to New Zealand
Kiribati to New Zealand
Korea North to New Zealand
Korea South to New Zealand
Kosovo to New Zealand
Kuwait to New Zealand
Kyrgyzstan to New Zealand
Laos to New Zealand
Latvia to New Zealand
Lebanon to New Zealand
Lesotho to New Zealand
Liberia to New Zealand
Libya to New Zealand
Liechtenstein to New Zealand
Lithuania to New Zealand
Luxembourg to New Zealand
Macedonia to New Zealand
Madagascar to New Zealand
Malawi to New Zealand
Malaysia to New Zealand
Maldives to New Zealand
Mali to New Zealand
Malta to New Zealand
Marshall Islands to New Zealand
Mauritania to New Zealand
Mauritius to New Zealand
Mexico to New Zealand
Micronesia to New Zealand
Moldova to New Zealand
Monaco to New Zealand
Mongolia to New Zealand
Montenegro to New Zealand
Morocco to New Zealand
Mozambique to New Zealand
Myanmar, {Burma} to New Zealand
Namibia to New Zealand
Nauru to New Zealand
Nepal to New Zealand
Netherlands to New Zealand
Nicaragua to New Zealand
Niger to New Zealand
Nigeria to New Zealand
Norway to New Zealand
Oman to New Zealand
Pakistan to New Zealand
Palau to New Zealand
Palestine to New Zealand
Panama to New Zealand
Papua New Guinea to New Zealand
Paraguay to New Zealand
Peru to New Zealand
Philippines to New Zealand
Poland to New Zealand
Portugal to New Zealand
Qatar to New Zealand
Romania to New Zealand
Russian Federation to New Zealand
Rwanda to New Zealand
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines to New Zealand
Samoa to New Zealand
San Marino to New Zealand
Sao Tome & Principe to New Zealand
Saudi Arabia to New Zealand
Senegal to New Zealand
Serbia to New Zealand
Seychelles to New Zealand
Sierra Leone to New Zealand
Singapore to New Zealand
Slovakia to New Zealand
Slovenia to New Zealand
Solomon Islands to New Zealand
Somalia to New Zealand
South Africa to New Zealand
South Sudan to New Zealand
Spain to New Zealand
Sri Lanka to New Zealand
St Kitts & Nevis to New Zealand
St Lucia to New Zealand
Sudan to New Zealand
Suriname to New Zealand
Swaziland to New Zealand
Sweden to New Zealand
Switzerland, {Eswatini} to New Zealand
Syria to New Zealand
Taiwan to New Zealand
Tajikistan to New Zealand
Tanzania to New Zealand
Thailand to New Zealand
Timor-Leste to New Zealand
Togo to New Zealand
Tonga to New Zealand
Trinidad & Tobago to New Zealand
Tunisia to New Zealand
Turkey to New Zealand
Turkmenistan to New Zealand
Tuvalu to New Zealand
Uganda to New Zealand
Ukraine to New Zealand
United Arab Emirates to New Zealand
United Kingdom to New Zealand
United States to New Zealand
Uruguay to New Zealand
Uzbekistan to New Zealand
Vanuatu to New Zealand
Vatican City to New Zealand
Venezuela to New Zealand
Vietnam to New Zealand
Yemen to New Zealand
Zambia to New Zealand
Zimbabwe to New Zealand
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