SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO NELSON

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FROM AUSTRALIA TO NELSON

Freight services from Australia to Nelson

Australia’s best Shipping container rates to Nelson!

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Welcome to CargoMaster, Australia’s renowned sea freight specialists to New Zealand

Also servicing: Auckland, Bluff, Lyttelton, Napier, Port Chalmers, Tauranga, Wanganui, Wellington

Our high performance team of sea freight service professionals offer many years’ experience delivering shipping containers to Nelson

Cargomaster delivers self-pack containers all over the world.

CargoMaster: Your Reliable Shipping Partner for Nelson, New Zealand! Sea Freight Services, Consolidated and Full Container Loads, and More!

Discover the Port of Nelson, located at the northern end of New Zealand’s South Island, and experience its rich history and thriving industries. Established in the 1870s, the Port of Nelson is renowned for its timber and wine exports from the world-famous Marlborough region. With approximately 110,000 containers transported annually and around 1,000 commercial vessels visiting the port, it plays a vital role in New Zealand’s trade.

CargoMaster offers weekly sea freight shipping services to the Port of Nelson from all major Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Whether you choose consolidated sea freight (LCL or shared container) or full container loads (FCL), we have the solutions to meet your shipping needs.

For consolidated sea freight, CargoMaster collects cargo from clients across Australian capital cities and transports it to our consolidation yard. We carefully pack the cargo into containers and ship them to the Port of Nelson. From there, we provide efficient on-forwarding services to destinations such as Blenheim, Picton, Collingwood, Kaiteriteri, Motueka, Richmond, Brightwater, Havelock, Seddon, Grasmere, and surrounding areas. Additionally, we handle customs clearance and offer door delivery of your consolidated cargo and shipping containers.

Nelson, also known as “Whakatu” in Māori, is a city situated on the eastern side of Tasman Bay. With a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1841, Nelson is considered the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand. The city, with a population of approximately 50,000 people, offers a charming blend of heritage, natural beauty, and a vibrant arts and crafts scene.

Nelson boasts a temperate oceanic climate characterized by mild winters and warm summers. The region enjoys one of the sunniest climates in New Zealand, earning the nickname “Sunny Nelson” with over 2,400 hours of sunshine annually. Its highly marine geography results in evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year and fewer frosts compared to other areas.

The economy of Nelson, along with the neighboring Tasman District, thrives on five key industries: seafood, horticulture, forestry, farming, and tourism. Port Nelson, the largest fishing port in Australasia, plays a significant role in the region’s economy. Nelson is also home to growing industries such as art and craft, aviation, engineering technology, and information technology. In terms of GDP growth, the region ranks sixth among major New Zealand centers.

CargoMaster is committed to supporting Nelson’s business community and its economic development. We offer reliable shipping services to facilitate trade and connect businesses across borders. With our expertise and dedication, you can trust CargoMaster as your shipping partner for Nelson, New Zealand.

Explore Nelson’s diverse range of businesses and employers, including, beverage company McCashins, seafood processor Talley’s Group, and the renowned Cawthron Institute. These organisations contribute to the region’s growth and prosperity, making Nelson a hub for innovation and economic opportunities.

Partner with CargoMaster for your shipping needs to and from Nelson, New Zealand.
Contact us today to experience seamless and efficient sea freight services that meet your requirements.

MOVING TO NELSON?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO NELSON

SAILING WEEKLY FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, PERTH, ADELAIDE, TOWNSVILLE:

• NELSON
• MOTUEKA
• PICTON
• BLENHEIM
• CLARENCE
• WESTPORT
• MURCHISON
• REEFTON
• LEWIS PASS
• HAVELOCK
• MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS

CargoMaster offers weekly sea freight shipping of containers from all Australian capitals to Nelson and surrounds. CargoMaster will organise the delivery of shipping containers to almost anywhere in Australia for stuffing (packing), or you can pack your container in one of CargoMaster’s packing yards (no hurry you get 12 days to pack your container!). All types of equipment available for sea transportation to Nelson, including 20ft and 40ft containers, high cube containers and 20 and 40 ft flat racks.

CargoMaster moves a wide variety of cargo to by sea freight, for anyone lucky enough to be moving to Nelson or Marlborough sounds, ask CargoMaster about Self Pack International Shipping Containers, a low-cost alternative to expensive removalists! Self-Pack international moving containers can be delivered to your home in Australia for packing.

CargoMaster moves all types of commodities in shipping containers (and on flat racks) to NZ, including, mining machinery, construction equipment, cars, trucks, boats, household goods and personal effects, machinery of all shapes and sizes! CargoMaster offers a Door to Port or Door to Door service for shipping containers to New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND BORDER CONTROL AND AGENCIES

Border agencies The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) along with New Zealand Customs Service and the Department of Immigration, have specific requirements for people moving personal effects/household possessions to New Zealand. The following guide is put together by MPI – please refer to New Zealand Customs and the Department of Immigration websites for further information in those areas. Clearance of goods An inspector will assess documentation presented to MPI for possible risk goods. If an inspection of your personal effects is required this must be at a transitional facility and you must notify MPI of the location. If the shipment is a full sea container load an inspection of the sea container is mandatory and will be carried out by an accredited person or a MPI inspector. For more information contact MPI, your moving company, freight forwarder or customs agent. Other conditions may also apply and MPI will advise you of these at time of application. Keys may be required for any locked trunks, suitcases or vehicles.

RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS
Do not pack these goods as they may be seized unless accompanied by official certification: • Any packets of food. • Honey, pollen, propolis, honeycombs and other bee products. • Plants, bulbs, cuttings, corms, rhizomes or tubers, commercially packed seeds and seeds for planting. • Packaging such as straw or used fresh food cartons. • Items restricted under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) such as coral, ivory, snakeskin or whale bone items, turtle shell and some sea shells.

PACKING YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTS
Strict biosecurity laws mean there are some items you cannot bring to New Zealand, and some other items will require inspection on arrival. Using a professional moving company, freight forwarder or import agent to help you move can be beneficial, as they can provide assistance with MPI requirements. Having an accurate and easily understood manifest of your belongings will help MPI to assess these quickly when they arrive in New Zealand. By not packing some items, or packing goods that may require inspection together, you may save costs and time. If belongings are arriving in a sea container then the container must meet the requirements of the Import Health Standard for Sea Containers

ITEMS THAT MUST BE DECLARED
The following items must be declared as they may require inspection and in some cases certification from the country of origin:

• Fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, mushrooms or fungi.
• Any meat, fish, shellfish or poultry.
• Ingredients used in cooking, all milk products, cheese, eggs or egg products, and milk based baby foods.
• Hunting trophies or stuffed animals.
• Traditional or herbal medicines or remedies, health supplements and homeopathic remedies that include animal or plant products.
• Dried flower arrangements or Christmas decorations made from plant material.
• Items made from wood.
• Items stuffed with seeds or straw.
• Items made of from bamboo, cane, coconut or straw.
• Items containing hair, fur, unprocessed wool, skin, feathers or bone

PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES
Personal vehicles and other machinery such as jet skis, lawn mowers or chainsaws are also subject to biosecurity requirements and are inspected on arrival. Before shipping, vehicles should be cleaned thoroughly inside and out, including underneath and around the wheels and wheel arches. If steam cleaning ensure the whole vehicle including the engine is cleaned. Contaminated vehicles will be directed for treatment and re-inspection (charges apply). For information on complying with vehicle safety regulations refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency website. For information on vehicle tax refer to New Zealand Customs Service.

BRINGING YOUR PETS TO NEW ZEALAND
The requirements for bringing pets into New Zealand depend on the type of animal, where it is from and if there is an existing import health standard for the animal. Disease concerns mean that not all types of pets are allowed into New Zealand.

WOOD PACKAGING
Wood packaging such as crates or pallets is subject to biosecurity requirements and must be declared3 . Wood packaging must have been fumigated or heat treated before use and must be declared in the Quarantine Declaration (for full container loads) regarding container cleanliness.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS CALLERS ASK ABOUT SHIPPING TO NELSON:

“How long does sea freight take to Nelson, New Zealand.”
“Depending on the particular destination in NZ, transit times from Australia to NZ can be anywhere between 2-30 days. The transit time will depend on the origin of the cargo in Australia and the intended destination in NZ, the type of sea freight service you use will also be a factor when calculating transit times. Call CargoMaster for more exact information and the latest shipping schedules to NZ”

“How much more expensive is air freight than sea freight.”
“Air freight in most cases is a lot more expensive than sea freight. The advantage is obviously transit time is quicker with air freight.”

“How much does sea freight cost”
“The cost of sea freight to NZ will depend upon where you intend shipping too. The commodity you are shipping and the origin in Australia will also be a factor when calculating CONTAINER and other shipping costs to NZ”

“Why is ocean freight so high.”
“Shipping prices can be affected by a lot of outside influences. Most often the reason for higher shipping costs relates to the volumes of sea freight being moved to a particular destination, oi; prices at the time of shipping and the value of the United States dollar at the time of shipping”

“Is shipping by sea cheaper.”
“In general terms yes, shipping by sea freight is your cheapest option, the time of the year and the commodity you are shipping will also be factors that will affect the cost of sea freight.”

“How much does it cost for shipping containers to Nelson, NZ.“
“Shipping container rates to NZ from Australia will vary according to where in Australia you intend to ship from. Call CargoMaster for Australia’s best shipping rates to NZ”

“How are sea freight charges calculated?“
“Charges for sea freight are calculated based on the weight and dimensions of the freight and the intended destination and origin. The method of shipping will also be relevant when trying to work out shipping costs.”

SEA FREIGHT TRANSIT TIMES TO NELSON  

Sydney to Nelson: 5-6 Days
Melbourne to Nelson: 3-6 Days
Brisbane to Nelson: 3-8 Days
Fremantle (Perth) to Nelson: 6-15 Days
Adelaide to Nelson: 5-7 Days
Hobart/Launceston to Nelson: 4-8 Days
Townsville to Nelson: 6-8 Days
Darwin to Nelson: 9-16 Days

Nelson Airport: www.nelsonairport.co.nz
Nelson Shipping Port: Port Nelson

Interesting Links: Port Of Nelson, NZ Inland Revenue (Te Tari Taake), Customs Brokers NZ, NZ Primary Industries Authority, New Zealand Foreign Affairs And Trade, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS

20 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 20′)
Weight: 4500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs

Interior Dimensions:
Length: 19′ 5″
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”

Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”, Height: 7’ 5-¾”

40 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs

Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ ⅜”
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”

Door Opening: Width: 7’ 8-½”, Height: 7’ 5-¾”

40 ft High Cube (9’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8750 lbs
Max Gross Weight: 68,008lb

Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 4”
Width: 7′ 7”
Height: 8′ 9″

Door Opening: Width: 7’ 8″‘, Height: 8’ 5”

BREAK BULK
OUT OF GUAGE AND
PROJECT SHIPPING NELSON

CargoMaster offers weekly services for break bulk shipping and shipping large items overseas. These types of services vary greatly between shipment , this area of international shipping should be left to only a few true Australian heavy shipping specialists with many years’ experience (like CargoMaster with 35 years transportation experience) Once again, you need to be very careful when choosing a international freight forwarders to handle the shipping of heavy items overseas this is a specialised transportation mode .choosing the wrong freight forwarder could be devastating and cost you heaps of money (there are plenty of stories of freight forwarders failing when it comes to shipping heavy machinery overseas.! The bottom line is Call CargoMaster if you need to ship heavy equipment from Sydney!

Dimensions of 20ft Flat Rack Container

Internal length 5.94 m / 19.5 ft
Internal width 2.35 m / 7.7 ft
Internal height 2.35 m / 7.7 ft
Tare weight 2,360 kg / 5,203.8 lbs
Payload capacity: 30,140 kg / 66,458.7 lbs
Cubic capacity 32.7 m³ / 1,154.3 cu ft

 Dimensions of 40ft Flat Rack Container

Internal length 12.13 m / 39.8 ft
Internal width 2.40 m / 7.9 ft
Internal height 2.14 m / 7 ft
Tare weight 5,000 kg / 11,025 lbs
Payload capacity: 40,000 kg / 88,200 lbs
Cubic capacity 62.2 m³ / 2,195.7 cu ft

At CargoMaster we strive to deliver cost effective sea freight services to business, government and private individuals.

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