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Shipping Costs Dropping to Pre-Pandemic Rates

Due to Covid-19, 2021 and 2022 saw import rates and global shipping costs reach a record high where it was common to see rates at 5-figures. In comparison January 2023 shipping costs have come right back down to ultra-competitive low rates with some routes now approaching pre-pandemic levels. The graph provided above uses the Freightos ...

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Lower Shipping Costs are Here

Covid saw a massive price hike in the cost of shipping across the world along with huge delays and freight backlogs as ports became with reduced capacity became congested. Now those prices are being reduced by a combination of factors, including the easing of Covid restrictions across the majority of the trading world. New Zealand ...

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Posted: December 7, 2022Category: Updates

Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries – Rechargables

Q. I want to cycle tour overseas with my eBike but the airline says I can’t take my bike on my flight like a regular bicycle due to the Lithium Ion batteries. Can I ship my battery separately and collect it when I arrive? A. It is possible to ship eBikes to most parts of ...

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Posted: October 20, 2022Category: Q&As

The current state of freight – Sept 2021

We pride ourselves on being experts in freight. Here’s our update on the state of freight both globally and locally here in New Zealand, along with some helpful tips and advice for your business. As we all know, it’s been an extraordinary time in freight, logistics and life in general. The COVID pandemic impact will ...

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Posted: September 24, 2021Category: Updates
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