The New Zealand Cargo Owners Council (NZCOC) is the principal association representing the shipping supply chain interests of New Zealand’s major cargo owners including many of the country’s largest exporters and importers. Formerly known as the NZ Shippers’ Council, NZCOC’s focus revolves around efficient, reliable, cost-effective movement of cargo; domestically and internationally. Our interests span matters relating to cargo handling and transportation, border processes, workforce, safety, infrastructure, environment, commerce, trade and legislative impacts on the supply chain.

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News & Events
NZ Cargo Owners Council partners with APSA & FTA for joint conference in August 2026
Date: Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2026 (Gala Dinner 27 August 2026) Conference venue: Sheraton Grand, Sydney Hyde Park – Sydney, Australia Gala Dinner venue: Strangers Room, NSW Parliament...
NZ Cargo Owners Council welcomes new freight system initiatives
The New Zealand Cargo Owners Council welcomes the freight system initiatives announced by Transport Minister Chris Bishop today. These initiatives respond to calls made by the Council, most recently...
NZCOC frustrated with Port of Tauranga berth extension delays
News that Bay of Plenty hapū are taking judicial review action against Port of Tauranga and its bid to approve a major wharf extension through the fast-track process has been greeted with dismay and...
NZCOC membership
NZCOC is an organisation for New Zealand’s large cargo owners.
Any NZ cargo owner or organisation of cargo owners that individually or collectively ships in excess of 75,000 freight tonnes per annum or earns NZ$100 million revenue from import or export activity and that pays or bears the costs relating to transportation is eligible for Full Membership.
Any person or organisation operating in a supporting industry e.g. freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain infrastructure, may apply for Affiliate membership.
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