Certified Warehousing for Storage and Distribution
ATF-accredited warehousing partners across New Zealand —from import holding and bonded storage to 3PL fulfilment, pick and pack, and pallet distribution. Facilities at Auckland Airport, Wellington, and Christchurch, connected directly to our freight and customs operations.
Warehousing that’s part of your supply chain
Storage is only useful if it connects properly to the movement around it. At HGL Oceania, our warehousing facilities are a working part of your supply chain —receiving freight directly from port or airport, holding goods under customs bond where required, and releasing them into distribution once they’re cleared and ready.
We operate Authorised Transit Facility (ATF) warehousing at Auckland Airport, Wellington, and Christchurch, giving us the ability to store goods under customs control, manage bonded stock, handle e-commerce fulfilment, and distribute pallets and cartons across New Zealand. Because we also manage freight, customs clearance, and container transport, your goods don’t need to change hands between your warehouse and the rest of your logistics operation —one team looks after the full movement.
What We Can Store and Handle
HGL Oceania’s warehousing capability covers a broad range of storage, handling, and fulfilment requirements across multiple New Zealand locations.
ATF (Authorised Transit Facility) warehousing
Accredited facilities at Auckland Airport, Wellington, and Christchurch for storing goods under customs control prior to clearance. A regulated, compliant capability that integrates directly with the import process.
Short and long-term storage
Flexible arrangements for import freight, project cargo, and overflow stock, with 24/7 security surveillance as standard.
Dangerous and hazardous goods storage
Authorised to store regulated goods, with the compliance procedures, handling requirements, and documentation in place.
External Temporary Storage Facility (ETSF)
For groupage containers being broken down before customs clearance, managed directly within our operation.
Container loading and unloading
Full devanning and re-stuffing on-site, integrated with our container transport service.
Container drayage and storage
Short-term container storage options for freight that isn’t ready for immediate distribution.
Cross docking
Drect transfer of freight between inbound and outbound vehicles for time-sensitive distribution without intermediate storage.
Pick, pack, and order fulfilment
Individual order picking and packing for retail, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution.
3PL fulfilment and value-added services (VAS)
Third-party logistics management including labelling, kitting, repackaging, and product customisation.
Pallet and carton distribution
Competitive next-day pallet and carton distribution, with domestic cartage from Auckland to Wellington and FCL cartage across New Zealand.
Computerised stock management
Real-time stock reporting, order tracking, and inventory visibility.
E-commerce fulfilment
Goods receipt, storage, pick and pack, and despatch for online retailers importing stock from overseas.
In Practice
Warehousing supports a wide range of import, storage, and fulfilment scenarios. Here’s where businesses typically call on us.
Import holding and customs release
Goods arriving from overseas held in our ATF facility while customs clearance is completed, then released directly into distribution once cleared —without the freight leaving our hands or requiring a separate provider.
E-commerce fulfilment
Online retailers importing stock from offshore suppliers —goods received at the warehouse, stored, and despatched to customers on a pick-and-pack basis as orders come in.
Ongoing 3PL for importers and distributors
Businesses that want to outsource their warehousing and distribution entirely —we receive stock, manage inventory, and handle distribution across New Zealand as an extension of their own operation.
Bonded storage for regulated goods
Goods subject to customs duty stored under bond until required, deferring duty payment until stock is released —useful for importers managing cash flow or goods held for potential re-export.
Container breakdown and distribution
Full container loads received, devanned, sorted, and distributed to multiple destinations —managed end-to-end from the same warehouse facility.
Short-term overflow storage
Businesses needing flexible additional space during peak seasons or between facility transitions —short-term storage without a long-term commitment.
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Why Choose HGL Oceania for Warehousing
ATF-accredited across three NZ locations
AuthorisedTransit Facility status at Auckland Airport, Wellington, and Christchurch means we can hold goods under customs control and integrate warehousing directly into the import process. It’s a regulated, accredited capability that gives importers a genuine operational advantage.
Dangerous goods authorised
We’re approved to store dangerous and hazardous goods, with the compliance procedures, handling requirements, and documentation in place before anything arrives at the facility.
Warehousing connected to yourfreight movement
Because HGL Oceania manages ocean freight, air freight, container transport, and customs clearance, your warehousing isn’t isolated. Goods move from port to warehouse to distribution without changing providers —one team responsible throughout —complete oversight, complete accountability.
Beyond storage —3PL and fulfilment capability
We offer pick, pack, order fulfilment, 3PL management, and distribution from the same facility, backed by computerised stock reporting. For businesses that need more than a storage shed, we can manage the whole distribution operation.
Flexible terms, short or long
Whether you need two weeks of import holding or an ongoing fulfilment arrangement, we work to your requirements —flexible terms, built around how your business operates.
How Our Warehousing Works
Goods received
Freight arrives at the warehouse —directly from port, airport, or via road cartage handover. We check it in against your documentation and record stock into our computerised management system.
Storage and compliance
Goods are placed in the appropriate facility —standard warehouse, ATF (under customs bond), or specialist dangerous goods storage —depending on their clearance status and handling requirements.
Storage and compliance
Goods are placed in the appropriate facility —standard warehouse, ATF (under customs bond), or specialist dangerous goods storage —depending on their clearance status and handling requirements.
Pick, pack, and fulfilment
For customers using our 3PL or e-commerce fulfilment service, we process orders as they arrive —picking, packing, labelling, and preparing consignments for despatch.
Despatch and distribution
Stock is released to your nominated address, distribution centre, or end customer —via pallet or carton distribution, container transport, or road cartage —managed by the same team that received it.
Case Studies
Real challenges. Real outcomes.
Heavy Machine Export to Australia
Exporting a heavy machine to Australia meant navigating some of the world's most demanding biosecurity requirements — where even trace contamination can result in immediate rejection at the border. Our team disassembled the machine entirely, cleaned every internal and external surface, and produced detailed documentation at each stage to demonstrate full compliance with Australian standards. The machine cleared biosecurity inspection without issue, arriving on schedule and ready to work.
Andy Warhol Artwork Shipment
When a client needed to ship original Andy Warhol pieces internationally, the challenge wasn't just physical protection — it was the precision required at every stage, from collection through to customs documentation. We coordinated white-glove collection,oversaw the construction of custom biosecurity-compliant crates, and ensured every piece of paperwork matched each artwork exactly. The collection arrived intact, cleared without complication, and was professionally unpacked and installed at its destination gallery.
Ready to talk warehousing?
Whether it’s import holding, e-commerce fulfilment, or an ongoing 3PL arrangement, get in touch with the HGL Oceania team.
Explore Our Other Services
Ocean Freight
FCL, LCL, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, and hazardous cargo across 900+ destinations worldwide. Full documentation, customs clearance, and marine insurance —from booking to delivery.
Customs Clearance
Import and export customs entries managed across all NZ ports and airports. Tariff classification, MPI biosecurity, duty deferment, restricted goods, and ATF processing in-house.
Road Cartage
Domestic freight across New Zealand and Australia —from standard runs and full container loads to dangerous goods, out-of-gauge, and bonded transport. Coordinated end-to-end by the team managing your account.
Total Logistics Management
Your complete freight operation managed by one team —international and domestic, air and ocean, warehousing, customs, and cartage —under a single point of responsibility.