Hub network

We offer a comprehensive regional freight hub network that excels in container transport, handling and storage, connecting key ports and locations throughout New Zealand.

Using a network of road, rail, and coastal transport modes, our efficient port transport solutions and robust port operations ensure your goods are moved efficiently across the country.

Hub services

Through this network we provide tailored solutions, which may include:

  • Import and export wharf cartage to and from all New Zealand ports
  • Domestic container transport and handling nationwide
  • Multi-modal transport solutions, including sea, rail and road
  • Container storage, short or long term
  • Cross-dock pack and unpack services
  • LCL cartage to and from pack sites and container terminals
  • Ancillary services, including MPI inspections
  • Triangulation and re-use services to optimise container movements
  • Efficient port transport solutions to streamline operations at key ports
  • Comprehensive port operations to ensure smooth and timely handling of goods

Please refer to our Carrier Access Arrangements for container delivery and transport information.

Hub locations

Manawatu
Inland Port

In the Lower North Island Nexus is domiciled at the Manawatu Inland Port (MIP) at Longburn.

We are not restricted to using only MIP and can also provide logistics services in the Lower North Island for containers and cargo direct from the Palmerston North rail CT.

Our services include:

  • Access to and from rail via the private rail siding – currently 3 shunts per day
  • Container storage facility: catering for both full dry and reefer and empty transitioning
  • Empty container de-hire site providing container wash bay/steam clean and some small repair/maintenance work
  • Container packing and de-van operations – hard-sealed and under canopy apron
  • Cross docking for all cargo types (ambient, chilled and frozen)
  • Fully NZ Customs, MPI and ATF accredited
  • Road transport to and from MIP – both full and less than truck loads
  • Rail transport to and from Auckland and Wellington ports
  • Integrated hub network with other Nexus sites (Wiri/WIFH, Waikato and Christchurch)

South Auckland
Freight Hub

Northgate Waikato Freight Hub

MidlandPort