Freight Forwarding & Importing NZ

Sneddens deliver beyond your expectations 

We thought we'd explain why that is our motto. 

Not only do we offer every freight option possible to every country, but we also handle everything freight related. 

Sneddens provide customs clearance, quality control, warehousing and distribution serv...

What is the purpose of a freight forwarder?

Freight forwarding is the process of arranging shipments from one location to another, usually across long distances. In order to ensure that freight gets to where it needs to go in a timely and efficient manner, freight forwarders like Sneddens use sp...

How does freight forwarding work?

Freight forwarding, also known as freight logistics, is the process of organising and transporting goods from one location to another. At Sneddens, we offer air freight, sea freight, warehouse storage facilities, custom clearance assistance and cargo insurance t...

What can I expect of a freight forwarder?

Freight forwarding is a bit like organising a road trip. You need to make sure your shipment gets from point A to point B, and you need to do it in the most efficient way possible. But unlike a road trip, you also need to deal with things like customs re...

What are the different ways to ship my goods?

There are a number of different ways to ship goods, with each method being suitable for different situations. At Sneddens, we offer air freight, sea freight and international courier options for your shipment. We offer sea freight Breakbulk, Full Con...

What goods can you ship?

At Sneddens, we can ship almost anything! We’ve been in the freight forwarding industry for over 50 years and have shipped our fair share of goods. If you need something shipped, we’ve probably shipped it before, so we know the most efficient way to get it from Point A t...

Get a smooth customs clearance process with Sneddens. 

Our in-house brokers are on-hand to assist importers and exporters with a complete range of custom brokerage services. 

* A quick and efficient clearance process for your cargo
* Parcel post customs clearances at all New Zealand ports
* Cus...

Importing? Check out these Top 10 Tips!

Sneddens is here to help you stay compliant with customs and reduce your duty and tax liabilities.

Importing stock from overseas is a lot more complex than picking up the phone, placing your order and waiting for the goods to arrive. There are a lot of fa...

Are You Importing from China or India?

We have agents on the ground who can help you find a manufacturer, validate factories, and provide quality control services.

Our agents quality control all types of products. When we need special testing, such as steel grade or food chemical, we bring in a...