Container Devanning Auckland & Christchurch | Rates & Cross Docking | RPC
New Zealand Container Devanning Services

Container Devanning Services in Auckland & Christchurch

Port collection, loose and palletised container unpacking, counting and checking, cross docking and delivery, from our Auckland and Christchurch sites.

A Partner with 40 years of Experience

09 63 444 63

Container Devanning and Cross Docking

With central locations available, we provide facilities and devanning and cross docking services that allow us to handle products from around the world, seamlessly. Utilise our network to reduce pressure, or keep local inventory levels low.

  • Full container load (FCL) unpacking/devanning and delivery services
  • FCL, LCL & Air Freight paperwork removal and delivery
  • New Zealand Inbound re-packing and processing services
  • Dropship / quarterly fulfilment solutions
  • Ability to inbound products, check and send via domestic transport/pallet and courier networks

Accountability & Service

We are a family owned business, and our customers are a part of our family. We understand the expectation that retailers have, and the importance of a reliable supply chain. We pride ourselves on delivering best in market service, and want to be a key reason you are successful in your space!

Traceability

Know where your products are in the logistics process, and have the ability to keep your customers updated and happy

Inventory Management

Full visibility of what has been through our facility, when it was shipped out and where it has been delivered to

Online Tracking and Proof of Delivery

Know when goods have been received by the end customer and see who has signed for the products

What Our Container Devanning Includes

We manage your container from the port to your customer, in Auckland and Christchurch.

Port collection and empty return

We arrange collection of your 20ft or 40ft container from the port through our trusted transport partners, bring it to our site, and return the empty container once it has been unpacked.

Loose and palletised unpacking

We unpack palletised containers and floor-loaded (loose) cartons. Loose cartons can be sorted by product and stacked onto pallets, then wrapped so they are ready to store or deliver.

Counting, checking and reporting

Every container is counted and checked against your packing list. We note and photograph any damage or discrepancies and send you a receiving report, so you know exactly what arrived.

Storage, cross docking or delivery

Once unpacked, your stock can be put away in our 3PL warehouse, cross docked straight onto outbound trucks, or delivered to your customers and retailer distribution centres.

Labelling and re-packing

If stock arrives with the wrong labels or packaging for New Zealand, we can relabel, re-pack or add SSCC labels before it goes any further. See our value added services.

How Container Devanning Works

01

Send us the details

Share the container size, ETA, packing list and whether the cargo is loose or palletised.

02

We quote and book

We confirm the price and book the collection to suit your container’s arrival and free time at the port.

03

Collect from the port

Our transport partners collect the container from the port and bring it to our site.

04

Unpack and check

We devan, count and check the stock, palletise and wrap loose cartons, and send you the receiving report.

05

Store or deliver

Stock is put away, cross docked or delivered, and the empty container is returned.

Devanning Rates: What Affects the Cost?

Every container is different, so we quote each job. These are the main things that set the price.

  • Container size. A 20ft container is quicker to unpack than a 40ft or 40ft high cube.
  • Loose or palletised. Palletised containers are unloaded by forklift and cost less. Floor-loaded cartons are unpacked by hand and take longer.
  • Number of cartons and SKUs. More cartons, and more product lines to sort and count, mean more handling time.
  • Extras. Pallets, wrapping, sorting, labelling, port collection and storage are charged separately, so you only pay for what you need.

For an accurate devanning quote, send us your container size, packing list and whether the cargo is loose or palletised. For container sizes and how many pallets fit, see our container dimensions guide.

Cross Docking Services

Not all stock needs to be stored. With cross docking, your goods are unpacked, checked and sorted by destination, then loaded straight onto outbound trucks to your customers, stores or retailer distribution centres. It keeps your local inventory low and gets stock to market faster.

We cross dock FCL, LCL and air freight, and send stock on with our own trucks in Auckland or through pallet and courier networks nationwide.

Why Choose RPC for Devanning?

  • Auckland and Christchurch. Devanning and cross docking in both cities.
  • Port to door, one point of contact. We arrange container collection and empty return through our transport partners, and deliver across Auckland on our own trucks.
  • Efficient turnaround. Containers are unpacked promptly, so your stock is available to sell sooner.
  • Food-safe and certified. HACCP and RMP certified and ISO audited.
  • Family-owned since 1984. More than 40 years of New Zealand logistics experience.

Container Devanning FAQs

Can’t see your question? Call 09 63 444 63 or send us your details.

What is container devanning?

Devanning means unpacking a shipping container. The goods are unloaded, counted and checked, then stored, cross docked or delivered. It is also called container unpacking or destuffing.

How much does container devanning cost?

It depends on the container size (20ft or 40ft), whether the cargo is loose or palletised, the number of cartons and product lines, and any extras such as pallets, wrapping, labelling or storage. Send us your packing list for a quote.

Do you unpack loose (floor-loaded) containers?

Yes. We unpack floor-loaded cartons by hand, sort them by product, stack them onto pallets and wrap them, ready for storage or delivery.

Can you collect the container from the port?

Yes. We arrange collection of your container from the port through our transport partners, bring it to our site for unpacking, and return the empty container afterwards. In Auckland, we then deliver your stock on our own trucks.

Do you offer devanning in Christchurch?

Yes. We provide container devanning and cross docking in both Auckland and Christchurch.

What is cross docking?

Cross docking is when goods are unloaded, sorted and loaded straight onto outbound transport with little or no storage time. It reduces handling and storage costs and gets stock to customers faster.

Get a Quote

To discuss how RPC Logistics may be able to assist with your container devanning, cross docking and warehousing requirements, please fill out the form and we will respond to your enquiry promptly.

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Key Contact Details

PHONE
09 63 444 63

EMAIL
Transport: transport@rpcnz.co.nz
Warehousing: warehouse@rpcnz.co.nz
Administration: office@rpcnz.co.nz
Sales: sales@rpcnz.co.nz

FAX
Admin: 09 634 0331
Operations: 09 634 4566
After Hours: 09 638 4280