Freight to send
Whether you are sending to or from the Chatham Islands, please view our current shipping schedule and contact the depot you are sending your freight from.
When will my package arrive?
All dates are weather permitting. Check out our full shipping schedule to see the expected arrival date of your voyage.
What can I ship and how much does it cost?
For detailed costings of what you can ship and how much, see our rates page.
Tracking Our Vessel
All Dates are weather permitting. For more information see our full schedule.
Notice Board
Chatham Islands Shipping
Chatham Islands Shipping is the exclusive sea freight carrier of all export and imported goods to and from the Chatham Islands to mainland New Zealand with regular runs between Waitangi - Pitt Island and Timaru.
Chatham Islands Border Biosecurity “NO PEST PLEASE”
SPS Biota supports the Chatham Islands Council (CIC), and Environment Canterbury with the Chatham Islands border biosecurity (operating under the Biosecurity Act and CIC Pest Management Plan).
Visit our website: https://spsbiota.co.nz/chatham-islands-biosecurity-quarantine
Visit CIC website: https://www.cic.govt.nz/services/primary-services/pest-management
The goal of the border biosecurity programme is to maintain the pest free status of the Chatham Islands and facilitate the safe movement of people, freight, and equipment.
Anything shipped or transported could provide a pathway for pests (such as weed species, insects, marine pests & diseases) to arrive on the Chatham Islands. In fact, some high-risk pathways like soil are prohibited.
Please contact us: 0800 246 821 or [email protected]
Book Your Cargo
The depot that you are sending your freight from will be happy to assist you!
Waitangi Chatham Islands Depot - Erin Tuanui - 0272845171 [email protected]
Timaru Depot - Tricia Prendeville - 0273681442 [email protected]
Stock Bookings and Barge Enquiries - Floyd Prendeville - 0212570576 [email protected]