Vehicle Shipping Insights
Expert advice, industry updates, and comprehensive guides for Trans-Tasman vehicle shipping
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The best freedom camping spots in New Zealand
You are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to motorhome or caravan camping locations in New Zealand! Discover the best freedom camps across the country.
Should I ship my car using RoRo or container shipping?
If you are shipping a vehicle to or from NZ, you have two main options: Roll-on/Roll-off shipping (RoRo) and container shipping. Find out which method is right for you.
When will New Zealand switch to 100% electric vehicle imports?
Given electric vehicle uptake around the world and our government’s focus on combating the climate change crisis, it is likely that fossil fuel vehicle imports will be banned by 2035.
Tips to Keep Kids Amused when Moving House
With borders now open between Australia and New Zealand, job opportunities will begin to open and ex-pats may consider moving back to their homeland. If you have small children, packing and moving can be a let’s say, ‘an adventure’. Children have an uncanny way of knowing when you’re super busy or under pressure and unconsciously seem to do all they can to make the situation harder! Here are our top tips to keep them occupied and happy while you navigate your big move …
Enormous Container Ship Blocks Supplies to Europe and the US
As if transportation wasn't hard enough due to pandemic restrictions and delays, now one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes is blocked. The container ship was sailing from Asia on route to Rotterdam before being firmly wedged in the Suez Canal, Egypt.
8 things to Bin/Donate/Sell before Moving Overseas
Moving to a new house, especially if it’s overseas, presents us with the opportunity to have a serious cleanout! Its always a shock to discover how much is in your home, so you’ll want to make this big job a little smaller by ridding yourself of certain items.
Top Tips for stress-free Vehicle Shipping
For many, shipping a vehicle long distance is a chore where you don’t know where to start. But fear not! It doesn’t have to be the headache you are envisaging. McCullough Shipping has made it very easy for you to ship your car, campervan, boat, motorbike, vintage car and even heavy machinery, anywhere in the world. By following our simple tips, it will be a painless process and ensure your vehicle will be with you as soon as possible.
eBussy - the Most Adaptable Vehicle ever made
What do you give the person who has everything, for Christmas? Well, if the budget allows (around $18,500 US), how about the eBussy? Making its debut in 2021, the eBussy is Lego for grownups – a vehicle that can turn into ten different vehicles using different attachments.
Congested Ports could mean Christmas Delays
If you've been shopping lately you may notice shelves are emptier than usual. Unfortunately, this may only worsen as we get closer to Christmas. The supply chain is broken in many international ports and an easy fix is unlikely to happen any time soon. As we enter into the peak importing season for the year, it could result in empty shelves at Christmas time - another obstacle for retailers to face.
Shipping your vehicle from the UK to New Zealand
Why should I use a freight forwarder? Shipping vehicles between countries or from city to city takes a lot of paperwork, and if you don’t understand what is expected of you, it can mean a lot of unnecessary worry. McCullough Shipping has been shipping vehicles of all shapes and sizes for over 25 years and handle around 30% of the motor vehicles coming into New Zealand.
Purchasing your Motorhome direct from the UK
Kiwis have been purchasing motorhomes direct from the UK for many years now for the simple reason that they were able to make big savings by doing so. The biggest saving is the absence of VAT – a substantial 20% which can apply to new and second-hand VAT qualifying motorhomes.
Famous TV and Movie Cars and Motorbikes
James Bond had access to all manner of vehicles – ones that flew, went underwater (like the Lotus Espirit) or whatever the chase required. Aston Martins were Bond’s signature car and feature in many Bond movies.