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Freight Resources for New Zealand Importers, Exporters and Businesses
Looking for freight forms, shipping tools, or customs information? Container Transport has gathered the most useful freight resources for New Zealand importers, exporters, and businesses in one place. Find NZ Customs client code applications, MPI biosecurity declarations, INCOTERMS 2020, container tracking tools, port schedules, HS tariff code lookups, and our Freight Glossary for Kiwis.
Whether you’re importing for the first time, sending regular freight, or organising event logistics, this page helps you get to the right information faster. Use it to access customs forms, track shipments, calculate freight costs, or check tariff codes. If you can’t find what you need, contact the Container Transport team for help with documentation, customs clearance, tracking, or shipping support.
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Container Information | Live Loading and Unloading | Truck Types | Miscellaneous
Documents and forms from customs, ports and biosecurity.
NZ Customs | MPI Biosecurity | International Trade Terms | Tracking Tools | NZ Container Ports | Australian Container Ports | Calculators and Planning Tools
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Container Information – all you need to know about containers
Live Loading & Unloading – Container Transport specialises in one-truck-trip only freight.
Truck Types – get the rundown of what trucks can do what.
Documents & Forms: Download the latest documents and forms from customs, ports and biosecurity.
All links go directly to the official source. Downloads are the most current versions available.
NZ Customs: Business Importers and Exporters
- NZ Customs Client Code Application for Business (NZCS 224, April 2025) – https://www.customs.govt.nz/media/0vtjlbv4/nzcs-224-apply-client-code-update-client-registration-2025.pdf
- NZ Customs Client Code Application for Individual (NZCS 224A, September 2025) – https://www.customs.govt.nz/media/2sifcxyd/nzcs-224a-apply-for-or-update-a-customs-number-as-a-private-individual-sept-2025.pdf
- NZ Customs Client Code Application for Food Importer (NZCS 224F) – https://www.customs.govt.nz/media/dgzpoozh/nzcs-224f-apply-for-a-client-code-or-update-your-client-registration-as-a-food-importer.pdf
- Guide to Importing Goods for Business or Commercial Use – https://www.customs.govt.nz/business/import/
- Guide to Bringing Personal Household Items into New Zealand – https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/importing-personal-effects/
MPI Biosecurity: Container and Cargo Forms
- Sea Container Quarantine Declaration (DOCX, 2025) – https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/border-clearance/containers-and-cargo-border-clearance/steps-to-importing-containers-and-cargo/
- Sea Container Biennial Quarantine Declaration (PDF, September 2025) – https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/3353-Sea-Container-Biennial-Quarantine-Declarations
- Steps to Importing Containers and Cargo: MPI Guide – https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/border-clearance/containers-and-cargo-border-clearance/steps-to-importing-containers-and-cargo/
International Trade Terms
- INCOTERMS 2020: Free Introduction PDF (official ICC) – https://2go.iccwbo.org/incoterms-2020-introduction-free-document-pdf.html
- INCOTERMS 2020: Free Summary Reference Chart (HDI Global) – https://www.hdi.global/globalassets/_local/international/downloads/group_incoterms2020/20191025_404-trp114_incoterms2020_engl.pdf
Tracking Tools
Use these tools to track your freight in real time, monitor vessel movements, and stay informed about your shipment status.
- Container Tracking (track any shipping container by number) – https://www.track-trace.com/container
- Air Cargo Tracking (track air freight by air waybill number) – https://www.track-trace.com/aircargo
- KiwiRail Freight Tracking – https://www.kiwirailfreight.co.nz/freight-hub/track-rail-freight
- Marine Traffic: Live Vessel Tracking (track ships in real time) – https://www.marinetraffic.com
- FlightAware: Air Cargo Flight Tracking – https://www.flightaware.com
New Zealand Container Ports
- Port of Auckland: Vessel Schedule – https://www.poal.co.nz/operations/vessel-schedule
- Port of Tauranga: Vessel Schedule – https://www.port-tauranga.co.nz/shipping/vessel-schedule/
- Lyttelton Port Company: Shipping Operations – https://portcontrol.lpc.co.nz/
- Port of Otago (Dunedin): Container Vessel Schedule – https://www.portotago.co.nz/marine-and-shipping/shipping-schedule/container-vessels
- CentrePort Wellington: Centric Dashboard – https://www.centreport.co.nz/home/centric-dashboard
- Napier Port: Shipping Schedule – https://www.napierport.co.nz/quick-links/shipping-schedule/
- Port Nelson: Vessel Movements – http://web.portnelson.co.nz/Webcam/PNLVesselMovementsWebsite.pdf
- PrimePort Timaru: Shipping Information – https://www.primeport.co.nz/shipping/
Australian Container Ports
- Port of Brisbane: Vessel Schedule – https://www.portbris.com.au/operations/vessel-schedules
- Port of Sydney (Port Botany): Vessel Schedule – https://www.nswports.com.au/operations/shipping-schedules
- Port of Melbourne: Vessel Schedule – https://www.portofmelbourne.com/operations/vessel-schedule
- Fremantle Ports: Vessel Schedule – https://www.fremantleports.com.au/operations/vessel-schedules
- Port of Adelaide (Flinders): Vessel Schedule – https://www.adelaideport.com.au/operations/vessel-schedules
- TasPorts Bell Bay: Shipping Services – https://tasports.com.au/container-services/
Calculators and Planning Tools
These calculators help you estimate costs, plan shipments, and understand international trade requirements.
- Container Load Calculator (work out how much fits in a 20ft or 40ft container) – https://www.shipstrack.com/tools/
- Volumetric and Dimensional Weight Calculator (for air freight) – https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/dimensional-weight-calculator/
- Sea Distance Calculator (nautical distances and transit times between ports) – https://sea-distances.org/
- HS Tariff Code Lookup: NZ Customs Working Tariff – https://www.customs.govt.nz/business/tariffs/working-tariff-document/
- HS Code Search Tool (ShipsTrack) – https://www.shipstrack.com/tools/hs-codes/
