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How to Move Your World with Ease
The world is a much smaller place these days and taking up residence overseas is relatively common. A change of lifestyle, education, a new relationship or a fantastic job opportunity can mean packing up your life and moving it thousands of kilometres. Here are our top tips for common sense, stress-free (or at least stress-reduced) international moving.
How do we Ship Oversized Cargo?
Like booking to see the dentist or making an appointment to see your bank manager, the hardest part is getting started - everything else naturally follows. Over the decades we have shipped other large items as well. Everything from Maori carvings to Japan, excavators from the UK, log lifters to Canada and fitness equipment to China. There's been a catamaran or two as well. We specialise in heavy machinery freight so if it's oversized, or an awkward shape and weighs numerous tonnes
Tips for Shipping your Motorbike Overseas
Typically, customers want to have their bike professionally shipped because of job relocation. And why not! With so much to consider, organise and pack, investing in a professional vehicle shipment company is your best option. But with our 25-plus years of shipping experience, we can also assist anyone buying and selling classic bikes or enthusiasts planning the bike tour of a lifetime across America's mid-West. This is because shipping your own bike is cheaper than renting a bike
The Best Mobile Apps for Motorists
Apps have revolutionised our lives and made it so much easier to manage the day-to-day. Never is it truer than when we are on the road and we need access on the go to check directions, opening times, pay some bills, etc… here are the best Apps for Motorists.
Rolls-Royce Open Autonomous Ships R&D Centre in Finland
Over the last few years, a series of strategic partnerships between Rolls-Royce and other technological companies have shown that they are serious about becoming a major player in Smart ships and control centres.
What Does It Take to Be a Presidential Car: Meet ‘The Beast’
The President of the US is allegedly the most powerful man in the world. Find out how his safety is ensured when he is on the move.
How to Buy a De-registered Car in NZ
If you are looking into purchasing a second-hand vehicle, you may come across so called de-registered cars. Their great advantage is that they can be a bargain. Although there are legitimate reasons why a car may be de-registered without it hiding anything sinister, you should however exert caution and do your homework as it can also be a sign that the vehicle is a lemon.
The Challenges of Ship Recycling
A thousand ships are dismantled every year, 86% of them in Southeast Asia often in conditions dangerous to workers and the environment.
The Future of Car Materials
Car manufacturing has definitely been experiencing a golden age over the last decade. The need to find alternatives to fossil fuels has sparked a revolution with the advent of electric cars, and none of the major car makers would dream of not having a strategy to develop its own line nowadays. In 2017, New Zealand got its very own first 3D-printed car and we are seeing new materials opening up a wealth of technical opportunities and making vehicles more fuel efficient.
The Philippines President Has Millions Worth of Cars Crushed
In March this year, Philippine President Duterte made a grand demonstration by being filmed overseeing the destruction of 68 high-end and classic cars and motorbikes being crushed ruthlessly.
Saying Goodbye to the Volkswagen Beetle
Throughout automobile history, only a few models have managed to capture everybody’s heart and have endured through decades of changing fashions. The Beetle is one one of them and has kept its appeal over several generations thanks to clever, subtle redesigns.
Sabotage, Espionage and Whistleblowing
The last year or so hasn't been plain sailing for Tesla who have had to contend with production issues on the Model 3 and staff issues.