Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Pexels.
About Auckland
Auckland handles most New Zealand container imports and sits on the Waitematā Harbour right beside the city centre, serving the country's largest population centre. It is at the end of the longest sea lane we quote and is usually reached via a transshipment hub rather than a direct service. New Zealand biosecurity checks on arrival are strict.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Auckland — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 38–45 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider New Zealand lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Auckland, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Auckland
- Country
- New Zealand
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- NZAKL
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 38–45 days
What to know about Auckland
- Handles most New Zealand container imports
- City-centre location on the Waitematā Harbour
- Longest lane in the network — usually via transshipment
- Strict biosecurity inspection on arrival
Same country
Other ports in New Zealand
We also ship to one other port in New Zealand.
Moving cargo through Auckland? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.