New Zealand Air and Ocean Market Updates

A brief update summarising recent MBIE insights shared with Mainfreight on New Zealand’s current fuel market, including petrol and diesel stock levels.

Airfreight update outlining fuel‑driven rate increases, airline surcharges, and capacity pressures caused by ongoing geopolitical instability.

Update on fuel‑driven surcharge increases affecting ocean and air freight, including EFS introductions, policy variations, and ongoing market volatility.

Update about the situation in the Middle East

Summary of carrier announcements affecting Middle East trade, including new conflict surcharges and suspended seafreight services to multiple Gulf destinations.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on some important tariff changes being implemented in the United States. These developments may have implications for your shipments. Please click the link more information.

The latest international freight trade information for New Zealand based Importers and Exporters.

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

North American Port Strikes Surcharges

The free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, one of the globe's largest trading blocs, took effect on May 1, 2024.