SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO INVERCARGILL
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“Shipping machinery and agricultural equipment to Invercargill”
“Vessels sailing weekly from Australia to Invercargill.”
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ABOUT INVERCARGILL
INVERCARGILL (Māori name Waihopai) is New Zealand’s southernmost city and one of the world’s most southern cities. Invercargill is the gateway to adventure. Invercargill is close to world renowned ski fields in Queenstown and offers easy access to the world heritage listed Fiordland. The city has a population of approx. 60,000. Oreti beach is located approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Invercargill and Bluff the port for Invercargill is a 30-minute drive. Queens Park is located in Invercargill a large park with abundant displays of native plants and trees. Invercargill is located in the province of Southland, one of New Zealand’s most picturesque provinces. Southland is known for its high-quality wool, timber and fisheries. If you like Blue Cod, whitebait, venison and lamb then Invercargill is the place for you! Well known DOUBLE ALL BLACK (REPRESENTED NZ IN CRICKET AND RUGBY) Brian McKecknie (NICKNAME “COLT”) was born in Invercargill and played rugby for Star Rugby club, Mckechnie was the NZ cricketer that faced Australia’s controversial “underarm ball in the 1980’s. Many great rugby players come from Invercargill and Southland. Southland Boys High School is well known for its great Rugby players. Nancy Carroll/King is from Invercargill, Nancy was a NZ netball representative and captain, interestingly Nancy is a cousin of Brian Mckechnie. Shipping containers to Invercargill will arrive and transit through Port Chalmers or South Port (Bluff).
Ask CargoMaster about shipping services to Invercargill from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, The Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth, Tasmania, Darwin, Townsville, Cairns and Mackay. Vessels sail weekly.
MOVING OVERSEAS SHIPPING TO INVERCARGILL:
Sea freight to Invercargill from Australia, CargoMaster is able to pick up your shipping container from almost anywhere in Australia. Shipping containers can be left at your premises for up to 10 days for packing.
SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO INVERCARGILL
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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 TO INVERCARGILL:
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20ft flat rack dimensions
| 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 |
40ft flat rack dimensions
40ft flat rack dimensions
| Measurement 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 |
MOVING TO INVERCARGILL, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
NEW ZEALAND BORDER CONTROL AND AGENCIES
New Zealand has strict border control procedures, inbound shipping containers are almost always unpacked and inspected. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) along with New Zealand Customs Service and the Department of Immigration, set out what is required for anyone relocating and moving personal effects and household possessions to New Zealand.
The guide below is from MPI (NZ Ministry for Primary Industries) – please also remember to 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. Full container loads inspection is mandatory and will be conducted by a duly authorised MPI agent.
For more information contact CARGOMASTER: 1300 767 136.
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS:
Please do not pack the following goods as they are prohibited 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 seashells.
PACKING YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTS
Very Strict biosecurity regulations mean there are some things that you cannot bring to New Zealand, and some other items will require inspection on arrival. Using a professional moving company, freight forwarder like CargoMaster to help you move can be beneficial, as they can provide assistance with MPI requirements. Make sure you have an accurate and easily understood manifest/ packing list of your belongings, this will help MPI to assess things quickly upon arrival in New Zealand. By not packing some items, or packing goods that may require inspection together, you can 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
Some items need to be declared and others may require certification from the country of origin:
- 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.
- Fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, mushrooms or fungi.
- 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 CARS/ BOATS/JETSKIS:
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.
TAKING YOUR PETS TO INVERCARGILL:
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.
NZ INLAND REVENUE (Te Tari Taake)
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.
TYPICAL QUESTIONS CALLERS ASK ABOUT SHIPPING TO INVERCARGILL:
“What is the transit time from Australia to Invercargill.”
“Transit time will depend on several factors, for example where in Australia are you shipping from? The type of service you book, the route taken from origin and the type of commodity being shipped. The team at CARGOMASTER will help with more specific details.”
“Is air freight more expensive than sea freight.”
“Most times you will find air freight is more expensive than sea freight. Usually, air freight is used for high value items or items that require less handling or are fragile. Usually, you will find larger items move by sea freight however this is not always the case.”
“What is the cost of sea freight.”
“Sea freight cost to Invercargill will depend on numerous factors like the time of year you are shipping, the cargo you intend to ship and the type of shipping service you use, to find out more call CargoMaster”
“Why is sea freight so expensive”
“Shipping prices are influenced by alot of things. The main reasons for high shipping costs can be caused by congestion, lack of containers or lack of space on outbound vessels. As all shipping is paid for in US dollars the USD can play a big part in the cost of shipping, so to the cost of fuel at the time of shipping.“
“What is the cost for shipping containers to Invercargill.“
“Shipping container rates to Invercargill from Australia will vary according to the origin in Australia. 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 AUSTRALIA TO INVERCARGILL TRANSIT TIMES
- Sydney to Invercargill: 8-16 Days
- Melbourne to Invercargill: 8-16 Days
- Brisbane to Invercargill: 12-22 Days
- Fremantle (Perth) to Invercargill: 15-26 Days
- Adelaide to Invercargill: 9-11 Days
- Hobart/Launceston to Invercargill: 12-16 Days
- Townsville to Invercargill: 18 Days
- Darwin to Invercargill: 22-36 Days
NZ PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AUTHORITY