Unexpected costs like detention charges and demurrage fees can significantly impact your supply chain if unmanaged. Detention fees arise when containers aren't returned within the free time, while demurrage is charged daily for containers left at the terminal past the allowed period. 

Mainfreight is pleased to confirm our half-year financial results to 30 September 2024.

Find out more about our new cargo X-ray capabilites in out Auckland and Christchurch airfreight stores. 

Severe storms and flooding have wreaked havoc in Spain, with the Valencia area being hit particularly hard. 

Finding the right wharf cartage provider is key to maintaining the validity and stability of temperature in the cold chain. Many wharf cartage providers currently depend on either manual checks to monitor Refrigerated Containers, commonly referred to as reefers. However, these methods leave room for human error and can lead to significant financial losses. To address these challenges, we have invested in a solution known as the Reefer Runner. 

North American Port Strikes Surcharges

Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday 25 July 2024 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director and full video footage are available here.

Starting from January 1st, 2024, among the changes brought by the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 115/2023, the provisions of Government Emergency Ordinance 41/2022 regarding certain aspects of the implementation of the RO e-Transport system have been modified. The most significant change is that, starting this year, the RO e-Transport system applies to all types of goods subject to international transport (not just those with high tax risk).

Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide