Coastal shipping NZ — Choicepulse
Reliable short-sea freight across New Zealand. Container, ro-ro, bulk and project cargo with scheduled port calls and flexible short-term charters.
Why coastal shipping?
Short-sea transport reduces road congestion, lowers emissions per TEU, and links regional ports with regular frequency. Choicepulse optimises coastal lanes for time-sensitive and bulk consignments across NZ's coastline.
- Scheduled lanes: Auckland ↔ Tauranga ↔ Napier ↔ Wellington ↔ Lyttelton
- Ro-Ro and container services
- Flexible short-term charters and project lifts
Our coastal services
Ro-Ro & vehicle logistics
Dedicated ro-ro capacity for scheduled vehicle and machinery movements between major ports.
Container and intermodal
Full container handling, documentation and intermodal transfers to rail or road for final-mile distribution.
Project & heavy-lift
Lift planning, barge options and port-to-site delivery for oversized and heavy cargo.
Fleet & partners
We partner with regional vessel operators and barge owners to provide capacity across scheduled and charter services. Our partners meet local safety and environmental standards across NZ ports.
- Coastal feeders & multi-purpose vessels
- Local barge and tug combinations for short runs
- Compliance with MPI and port authority regulations
Typical lanes & schedule
Representative weekly rotations — subject to seasonal adjustments and berth availability. For exact ETAs please contact our operations team.
| Lane | Frequency | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland ↔ Tauranga | 3x weekly | 12–18 hrs |
| Tauranga ↔ Napier ↸ Wellington | 2x weekly | 18–36 hrs |
| Wellington ↔ Lyttelton (Christchurch) | 2x weekly | 20–30 hrs |
Frequently asked questions
Maya Turner
Maya coordinates capacity and voyage planning for short-sea freight across NZ.
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Whether you have a single container or an ongoing lane requirement, our team will assess the best coastwise routing and capacity options for your supply chain.
