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When negotiating an international sales contract, the Terms of Sale are just as important as the sale price itself. Yet, businesses often underestimate how much confusion can arise from unclear responsibilities around shipping, insurance, or customs clearance. Add in language barriers, and things can quickly get complicated.

That’s where Incoterms come in.

Freight comes in different shapes and sizes each with their own packaging requirements. Your top priority is to get your freight delivered to your customer in the same condition as it left you. Proper packaging is the single most important factor in achieving this.

Exporting for the first time can feel overwhelming. From shipping terms to customs paperwork, there’s a lot to consider before your product leaves New Zealand. To make the process simpler, we’ve answered some of the most common questions new exporters ask.

In order to run a profitable import business you need to have the right people and processes in place. This blog article explains some important points you need to consider as you start your import business.

Australia's strict biosecurity measures, including the Safeguarding Arrangements Scheme, protect its unique environment from invasive pests. This program streamlines clearance for goods in six-sided containers from risk countries during the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season, from 1 September to 30 April.

Mainfreight held its annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday 30 July 2025 in Auckland. A copy of the addresses given by the Company’s Chairman and Group Managing Director and full video footage are available here.

Written by our team for our team members, customers and shareholders keeping them informed with activities that have been going on around Mainfreight Worldwide

Our NEW carbon emissions calculator can now be accessed through our online customer portal, Mainchain 

The 2025 Mainfreight Limited Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 in the Level 4 Lounge, South Stand, Eden Park, Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland, New Zealand.  All shareholders are invited to attend.