Our Trans Tasman service comprises of a dedicated shuttle operating between New Zealand and Australia as well as additional sailings on other Swire Shipping trade routes that transit the Tasman. All services are multi-purpose liner, catering for break-bulk and container cargo, making direct port calls at key New Zealand and Australian ports.

Our Trans Tasman service is supported by experienced and comprehensive local representation in all ports.

Cargoes

Our Trans Tasman service primary cargoes include:
· Break-bulk timber, paper pulp and steel products
· Refrigerated foodstuffs
· Consolidated general cargo
· Special containers including flat racks, half heights and open tops
· Project cargo

Frequency

· 15 day frequency between Auckland, Marsden Point, Tauranga, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Burnie, Melbourne, Port Kembla and Brisbane
· 17 day frequency between Auckland, Timaru, Wellington, Tauranga, Brisbane and Townsville

Vessels

Trans Tasman Service operates multipurpose vessels with the following capabilities: