Normans Transport operates MPI-approved Transitional Facilities in Tauranga, Morrinsville and Hamilton, allowing imported containers to be safely received, inspected and processed before goods enter the New Zealand supply chain. Often called called ‘Devanning’.

For many imported goods, particularly food-grade products and ingredients, New Zealand biosecurity and MPI requirements may mean containers need to be received and processed through an approved Transitional Facility (like ours) before the goods can be released. This ensures imported products are handled in a controlled, compliant environment before moving into storage or distribution.

Our experienced team manages the devanning, handling and preparation of import containers, with goods able to move directly into storage, distribution or re-delivery via our nationwide freight network.

CONTAINER HANDLING SERVICES

We regularly support domestic and international clients with the handling of both import and export containers.

Services include:

• Devanning of import containers (forklift unload or hand unload)

• Loading of export containers (forklift load, push-pull or hand load)

• Stacking hand-unloaded ingredients onto food-grade pallets

• Handling and storage of ingredients, packaging and finished goods

• Support for food-grade products, including goods used in infant formula production

SEAMLESS PORT-TO-DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS

Because our Transitional Facilities operate alongside our transport and food-grade storage & 3PL services, we can provide a streamlined pathway from port arrival and devanning through to storage and nationwide distribution.

This gives New Zealand businesses and international brands importing into New Zealand a simpler, more efficient pathway from port to warehouse to market, with container handling, compliant storage and transport managed by one experienced logistics team.