Sea groupage to New Zealand. Less than a container, the same service.
For New Zealand we ship by sea groupage goods that do not fill a container: we consolidate them with other consignments and you pay for the space they take up. Ports served: Auckland, Tauranga and Lyttelton.
Answers to the most common questions.
Which ports do you serve in New Zealand?
Auckland and Tauranga on the North Island, Lyttelton for Christchurch on the South Island. The choice depends on the consignee's city.
Are wooden pallets allowed in New Zealand?
Yes, if treated and marked to ISPM 15 and clean. Dirty or non-compliant packaging is stopped by biosecurity checks.
Do my goods need treatment against the stink bug?
It depends on the type of goods and the time of year. Send us the product description: we check whether it falls into the categories subject to seasonal measures.
What should you know before shipping groupage to New Zealand?
How sea groupage works
In groupage, or LCL, your goods are loaded into a container with those of other shippers bound for the same port. The cost is calculated on volume in cubic metres or on weight, whichever counts more. We collect the goods, check them at the Brescia hub and prepare the export customs declaration in our in-house department.
Biosecurity: the strictest check
New Zealand protects its environment with some of the world's strictest biosecurity rules. Wood, straw, soil, seeds and organic residues are watched closely: dirty or untreated packaging leads to inspections, paid treatments or re-export. We check the cleanliness and compliance of packaging before loading.
Brown marmorated stink bug: the risk season
For part of the year goods arriving from certain countries, Italy included, are subject to seasonal measures against the brown marmorated stink bug, which for certain product categories require treatment before loading. We tell you whether your goods are affected and how to arrange it.
Free trade agreement
A free trade agreement between the European Union and New Zealand eliminates duties on most products of European origin. The proof of preferential origin required by the agreement is needed: we prepare it together with the export declaration.
