Costs to Import One Pallet (or More) from Australia to NZ

5-minute read (9-minute watch)

You’ll learn:

• What are the costs to import 1 pallet of standard goods from Australia to NZ
• The main components of these costs
• In what way you can calculate the cost of importing more than 1 pallet
• How your customs broker can help you save money
• Why a local freight forwarding company is better

Prices to Import One Pallet (or More) from China to NZ

5-minute read (9-minute watch)

You’ll learn:

• What are the costs of import from China to New Zealand

• Which freight incoterms to choose and why

• All fees included in the NZ port fees

• Extra fees that you should account for

• How to calculate the cost of importing 1+ pallet from China to NZ  

How to Decide if You Need Cargo Insurance & Who Pays for It?

6-minute read

One of the examples of how “General Average” works was Maersk’s declaration of it following the fire on board the Honam. It caused some interesting feedback relating to the value of having marine cargo insurance.

In particular, the issue that was drawn into sharp focus was the risk borne by all New Zealand exporters and importers, who proceed to ship goods without marine insurance.

Amazon Tax: What You Need to Know & Beware of This Trap

17-minute read (11-minute watch)

You’ll learn:

• Who benefits from this new tax
• Current GST rules, how and when they are going to change
• How much you have to spend on customs clearance, including customs broker fee
• What you should be aware of in regards to Amazon Tax

Top 5 Recruiting Mistakes by NZ Import & Export Businesses

27-minute read (46-minute watch)

You’ll learn:

• Is it worth to have a recruiting agency and how much do they charge
• What is the difference between “passive” and “active” candidates and how you can use that
• How you can grab the attention of applicants in your ad
• Why it is so important to gather critical information about a candidate upfront
• Is it good or bad to advertise the exact salary
• Why it is a good idea to have somebody to assist you in the interviews with candidates
• How to improve your interview skills and have “structured interviews” with candidates
• Is there a pay gap between males and females in New Zealand

True Costs to Import 20ft Container to NZ (How to Save Money)

20-minute read (42-minute watch)

Max:  If you want to learn more different business tactics, tools and how to import or export goods to New Zealand then start now by subscribing to our YouTube channel .

Alex:  You want to bring a 20-foot container from any country to New Zealand, where do you start?

5 Expensive Mistakes When You Import Used Household Effects to NZ

7-minute read (19-minute watch)

Max: All these five mistakes apply whether you import a full container , air freight, or even 100 kilos by sea freight, and it’s very important to make sure that you prepare all these things before you arrive in New Zealand.

Make sure you do not arrive before your shipment arrives in New Zealand.

3 Reasons Why I Want to Ditch My Business Partner! (Number 2 is Vital)

8-minute read (18-minute watch)

Max:  We wanted to sit together and talk to you about a very sensitive subject for many. Alex and I are both co-founders and directors of the beautiful company called Easy Freight. And we’ve been in business for a long seven years!

Importing Goods to NZ? 4 Ways an Overseas Supplier Will Cost You

11-minute read (28-minute watch)

Max:  Were talking about importing goods to New Zealand, and four ways the supplier will cost you extra money that you didn’t budget for. 

#1 YOU RECEIVE LESS THAN EXPECTED

The first way that you can lose money is, surprisingly, some New Zealand importers can receive half-full containers.

How to Select an Auckland Customs Broker – Avoid THESE Costs

11-minute read (23-minute watch)

Max: If you think about it, when you import two pallets or even a full container, you’re going to pay at least anywhere between NZD 1,000 to 5,000 of freight to ship the goods say from China to New Zealand .

Alex: So why we think that it’s so important not just to choose right freight forwarder but also to choose the right customs broker?