Importing To New Zealand Via Sea Freight FCL

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 17

In this episode of the Platinum Freight® podcast, Peter McRae discusses importing to New Zealand via Sea Freight FCL (full container load).

He explains the difference between FCL and LCL (less than a container load) in terms of shipping and logistics, and the advantages of using FCL for importing goods to New Zealand, including cost savings and reduced risk of damage.

Show Notes

• Sea Freight FCL involves importing many goods in a whole shipping container, while LCL means sharing space with other people’s goods.

• Using FCL for importing goods to New Zealand offers cost advantages and reduces the risk of damage to goods.

• Freight forwarders assist in organising and shipping FCL shipments, ensuring compliance with customs and border control requirements.

• Accurate documentation is crucial for customs clearance of FCL shipments.

• Import duty, GST, and import processing charges are the critical components of fees for FCL shipments.

• Importers should ensure insurance coverage for FCL shipments to protect against financial loss.

• Early planning and coordination with logistics partners, including customs brokers, are essential for a smooth importing process.