Moving to New Zealand from the US
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Moving to New Zealand
If you are planning to move from the USA to New Zealand, we understand it can be a daunting task, to say the least. Not only do you have to coordinate shipping your household goods and vehicles from one country to another, but you also have to prepare your family for a move of this magnitude. No worries: Direct Express Inc. is here to help.
You may already know we ship cars from the USA overseas. Well, did you know we do much more than that? We also ship household goods, motorcycles, boats, and anything else you want to take with you to your new home in New Zealand. We frequently help members of the military who are transferring to a military base in New Zealand from the U.S. as well.
You can rest assured our goal is to get your goods there as quickly and as safely as possible, thanks to more than 30 years of experience helping people moving to New Zealand from the U.S. Our clients include people just like you: those returning to New Zealand after working in the U.S., expatriates, and even diplomats. So whether you just got your assignment to a military base here or you’re moving here from the U.S. for work, we can make the transition seamless.
To get your free quote on moving to New Zealand, click the quote link or call us at +001.310.324.2100.
Our Process: Moving to New Zealand from the USA
Here’s an overview of the process of moving to New Zealand:
✓ Get a quote from Direct Express Inc.
✓ Pack up your possessions. We can even do this for you!
✓ We will pick up your belongings and deliver them to the exit port.
✓ We will load your belongings onto a ship or plane, your choice.
✓ Upon arrival in New Zealand, your goods will be delivered to your chosen destination.
We bring many years of experience shipping cars, boats, and household goods to New Zealand, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprised of the North Island and the South Island. Wellington is the capital and happens to be one of the main ports we service.
We ship the following goods from the U.S. to New Zealand and handle the following services:
✓ Household goods
✓ Cars
✓ Boats
✓ Motorcycles
✓ Door-to-door full-service moves
✓ Other goods
✓ Enclosed storage
✓ Accurate quotes based on volume
✓ Packing and wrapping
✓ Pickup and delivery from anywhere in the USA
✓ Customs clearance and documentation
Destination Ports in New Zealand
Handling thousands of international household moves each year for families and individuals: it’s just what we do! We boast locations all across the USA to make the process of moving convenient and affordable. This allows us to offer our clients a wide selection of household moving services as well as military moves.
It can be stressful to pick up and move to another country. But with Direct Express Inc. behind you, you can be reassured that we will accommodate you by shipping vehicles and household goods to these major cities in New Zealand:
✓ Auckland
✓ Hamilton
✓ Dunedin
✓ Rotorua
✓ Wellington
✓ Napier-Hastings
✓ Nelson
✓ Christchurch
✓ Tauranga
✓ Palmerston North
The port at your goods will be received will depend on which one your new home or military base is closest to.
Departure Ports in the USA
With us behind the scenes, you don’t have to worry about a thing. That’s because we handle preparing your shipment and documentation so that everything runs seamlessly upon arrival overseas.
We ship cars and household goods to New Zealand from the following ports in the USA:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York, NY
The port your goods will set sail from will depend on which one you are located closest to.
Shipping Options – Moving to New Zealand from the US
We offer three main shipping options when moving household goods to New Zealand to suit your individual needs. These options include a shared container, a sole container, or air freight.
Shared Container
We have a shared service, which is our most popular option. Here, you only pay for the actual volume you ship. This is good because you may not have enough cargo to fill a 40-ft container. If you’re relocating from a one-bedroom condo to another, you won’t have a lot of stuff so why should you pay more than you should just because you can’t fill a container?
Sole Container
If you are facing a time crunch, you can choose an exclusive 20- or 40-foot shipping container at a flat rate. Your belongings will be the only cargo in there. You will pay more but it’s faster because you don’t have to wait for the container to be filled by other clients. Also, you can fit all your possessions in one place, including cars and household goods.
Air Freight
You could choose air freight when relocating to New Zealand from the U.S. If you have smaller shipments and don’t mind paying a premium, this is the fastest option.
How Long Does it Take to Ship Goods to New Zealand?
You will understandably want your household goods delivered to New Zealand as quickly as possible, especially if you’re moving for a military assignment or a job. But transit times will depend on a number of factors, including the shipping option that you have selected and which port you are sailing out of. For example, transit times from the West Coast are longer, averaging up to four weeks.
Here’s a look at typical transit times when shipping goods to New Zealand ahead of a move:
Another factor that influences time is whether or not you opted for sharing a container. If you did, you may have to wait for it to get filled up by other customers before it can set sail. On top of that, it takes longer to get goods to New Zealand by ship than by plane.
Duty-Free to New Zealand
Household goods can be imported into New Zealand duty-free under the following conditions:
✓ You have lived outside the country for at least 21 months.
✓ The goods are not new.
✓ You have a legal right to live in New Zealand.
✓ The goods are for personal use, not for giving as gifts or for sale.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to New Zealand?
There are many variables that come into play when determining the cost of having your household, cars, and other effects shipped when moving to New Zealand. Your final price tag will depend on the volume of goods, the distance between the origin and destination ports, your chosen shipping option and the distance from the departure port.
It’s tough to give an exact price for everyone across the board, which is why you should get in touch with our international move representatives for a custom quote.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc.?
Well, to begin with, we’ve been doing this for three decades already. We know the right process of how to get your household goods, personal effects and cars from one country to another seamlessly. So if you’re worried about the Customs clearances, documentation and costs…put your mind at ease and let us take over! To get a quick quote on moving to New Zealand, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.
Service Option Packages
ECONOMY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- We receive and document via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.Â
- Pick up your household goods at the destination depot.
- Most Affordable Option.
STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- Our team will unload and receive, documents via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PRIORITY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and we will deliver a container to your door for you to load.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PREMIUM SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- We will send a team to carefully pack and load into a container for shipping.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.