Vehicle Shipping Insights
Expert advice, industry updates, and comprehensive guides for Trans-Tasman vehicle shipping
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How long does it take to ship a car to New Zealand from different parts of the world?
Hear from our shipping team on how long it takes to ship cars, caravans, motorbikes and other vehicles to NZ from, Australia, UK, USA, Japan and elsewhere.
The 5 Most Scenic Roads in New Zealand
Enjoy the best scenery of New Zealand, right from your vehicle window! Here are five of New Zealand’s most scenic roads.
Can you temporarily import a vehicle to New Zealand?
Yes, you can import a vehicle temporarily to NZ on holiday - but there are some rules. Here’s what you need to know.
What does shipping a car to New Zealand cost?
If you’re thinking of importing a vehicle to New Zealand, there are several costs to be aware of before you get started.
Our guide to the best freedom camping sites in New Zealand
Discover the best freedom camping sites across New Zealand for an unforgettable motorhome trip.
International vehicle shipping methods: RoRo vs. Container
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and container shipping are both great options if you are shipping a vehicle to or from New Zealand. Discover the differences here
New Zealand is headed for a ban on fossil fuel vehicle imports by 2035
Given our government’s new focus on emissions reduction, it is likely that fossil fuel vehicle imports will be banned by 2035 to make way for more electric vehicles.
How can Cars and Trucks Share the Road Safely?
Deaths from crashes involving trucks are responsible for 19% of the road toll in New Zealand. This doesn’t include the near-miss crashes that cause serious injuries either, so there is a very real problem.
Enormous Container Ship Blocks Supplies to Europe and the US
As if transportation wasn't hard enough due to pandemic restrictions and delays, now one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes is blocked. The container ship was sailing from Asia on route to Rotterdam before being firmly wedged in the Suez Canal, Egypt.
How to Clean your Car using Everyday Ingredients
Like most chores, the more often they are done the easier they become. And with harsh UV rays, road grime and stubborn bird droppings your car is prone to fading, cracking and generally looking unloved. Baking soda and vinegar solve most of life’s cleaning problems. They have been the go-to cleaning superstars for generations (before inferior products came along with fancy packaging).
Northport helps relieve Christmas Retail Crisis
Cargo ships full of Christmas gifts are being diverted to Northland from Auckland as the pressure to have gifts unloaded in time for Christmas grows. It’s a domino effect which has caused delays of Christmas goods this year. For starters, there is a global shortage of boxes (thanks to Covid once again), and Ports of Auckland can only operate three of the eight cranes simultaneously due to low staff numbers (another casualty of Covid).
Who to Advise when you’re Moving to another City or Country
Moving house comes with a lot of small fiddly jobs. And, of course, very big jobs as well. Checklists have their place, and this is one of those times when they are invaluable. This list will offer you a good basis to work from and put those fiddly jobs into motion.