Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
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Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
I would like to import 40-21” drop center wheel rims from New Zealand. The manufacturer suggests using a US shipping agent as it may be less complicated to clear customs. I will use the rims to produce a limited run of adjustable wire spoked wheels for Model Ts. I live in Iowa but could travel to one of the inland ports to pick them up once they arrive. Does anyone have any experience they could share. Thanks, Mike
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
My wife was in the International shipping industry for 40 + years - she says to locate a reputable freight forwarder and or consolidator.
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
My experience so far in shipping out of the US and into it from another country is to use one of the Major Transportation Companies DHL, FedEx or UPS. (My recent experiences to ship to the Netherlands via USPS took a month to get out of Chicago onto a plane - was a Small Priority Mail Flat Rate Box.) The reason for using a major firm is that the goods get processed through Customs quickly. Other wise multiple parties could be involved. Also I was just checking into something about FOB ... "FOB is an international commerce term meaning “free on board” or “freight on board.” FOB helps determine when liability, risks, costs, and ownership of goods transfers from the seller to the buyer. It determines two key facets: 1) at what physical point the title of goods transfers and 2) who is responsible for transport costs and fees." https://www.redwoodlogistics.com/what-i ... s-it-mean/
The Forum discussions about Blockley tires using DHL sounds like a good shipping firm.
Here is a link to DHL in NZ to get an estimate https://www.dhl.com/nz-en/home/get-a-quote.html
The Forum discussions about Blockley tires using DHL sounds like a good shipping firm.
Here is a link to DHL in NZ to get an estimate https://www.dhl.com/nz-en/home/get-a-quote.html
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
Contact these guys- they are in Australia, but may have an option for New Zealand.
http://classicandamericanimports.com.au/
http://classicandamericanimports.com.au/
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
Mike,
I use DHL to and from on international all the time. Excellent results and they even pick up at the source.
Hank
I use DHL to and from on international all the time. Excellent results and they even pick up at the source.
Hank
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
Try contacting Kiwi Shipping. They specialise in classic cars.
https://www.kiwishipping.co.nz/
https://www.kiwishipping.co.nz/ContactUs
https://www.kiwishipping.co.nz/
https://www.kiwishipping.co.nz/ContactUs
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
Yes, Kiwi shipping are part of Mainfreight who are quite a large freight and logistics company here.
We have used Kiwi shipping quite a few times to get parts from the USA back to New Zealand.
One thing to note, Feight costs may be quite high at the moment from here due to the demands on shipping due to reduced air freight.
Regards
Glen
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We have used Kiwi shipping quite a few times to get parts from the USA back to New Zealand.
One thing to note, Feight costs may be quite high at the moment from here due to the demands on shipping due to reduced air freight.
Regards
Glen
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
The laws of New Zealand are very strict in controlling such processes.
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
Hey Mike, importing those drop center wheel rims from New Zealand sounds like a large project. Shipping can be painful, but I've heard good things about A1AutoTransport for customs clearance and transport. As for the cost, it really depends on the weight and distance, but you could get a quote from A1AutoTransport to get an idea. As for inland ports, I'm still determining which ones are best for Iowa, but I'm sure there are good options. Good luck with your project, and keep us posted on how it goes!
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
I have sold and shipped parts to Glen using KIWI. Shipping always was easy on my end. Terry WoodsGlen McConachie wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:15 amYes, Kiwi shipping are part of Mainfreight who are quite a large freight and logistics company here.
We have used Kiwi shipping quite a few times to get parts from the USA back to New Zealand.
One thing to note, Feight costs may be quite high at the moment from here due to the demands on shipping due to reduced air freight.
Regards
Glen
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Re: Seeking advice for shipping from New Zealand
FYI- this thread is 2 years old!