Alexander Group enjoys a deep market knowledge unparalleled in New Zealand. We have a history of partnering complex businesses, helping them solve the unsolvable.

We are able to transport hazardous goods across our national network as well as export around the globe with specialised freight forwarders, providing safe, secure freight services for hazardous substances.

We adhere to rigorous standards to ensure the health and safety of staff and the general public in addition to ensuring customised customer requirements are fulfilled at all time in relation to specific product handling. 

Our specialised vehicles and expertly trained staff enable us to transport hazardous goods, complying with the regional, national and international regulatory schemes applicable in the communities we work in.

What’s the Alexander Advantage for moving hazardous goods?

We work hard to deliver optimal logistics solutions to our customers, strengthening our core service offerings with accreditations, facilities and systems that enable the safe transport of hazardous substances.

• We have more than 20 years’ experience transporting hazardous goods throughout New Zealand 
• We are a member of NZ LPG Association and NZ Hydrogen Association, committing to contributing to the strengthening of these industries in the areas we operate
• We employ and train fully accredited and certified staff able to partner with you in efficient and timely service delivery
• We maintain a network of sub-contractors that are approved in handling dangerous goods to ensure a seamless service delivery and access to all parts of NZ and the Pacific Islands

Our hazardous goods freight services

We offer specialised logistics services for the safe and secure movement, handling and storage services of hazardous goods, including:

• Transportation
• Containerisation/packaging
• Labelling
• Documentation
• Consultancy
• Customs clearance and international freight forwarding arrangements

We also have hazardous goods storage facilities at key locations in New Zealand - contact us to discuss your requirements and we’ll work with you to find a solution for the transport and storage of your hazardous goods.

For the safe, reliable and professional transport of specialised freight, our globally connected network provides a curated service offering based on your supply chain design and needs. 

We transport services for customers in the space exploration, bulk liquid and goods that could potentially harm the environment.  

Our diverse fleet capability, customised equipment, truck telematics, load monitoring  and transport infrastructure enable us to move bulk freight across extensive domestic and global networks and providing security, escorts, government compliance and confidentiality around competitive advantage.

What’s the Alexander Advantage for your non-hazardous, high value services?

• We have more than 40 years of experience in bulk liquid and grain services which have enabled finely honed skills in customised vehicle design to gain efficiencies
• We have access to the latest in vehicle design and developments ensuring you maintain relevant and cost effective
• Full traceable load and journey management with electronic data exchange
• The ability to think outside the square on transport services bringing fresh innovative thinking to your business
• Experienced in service transition to ensure seamless service delivery in times of change

Our non-hazardous, high value services

• Specialised journey plans with full risk assessment
  
• Customised deliveries based on supply chain requirements
  
• Fully traceable load management and journey management data
  
• Electronic exchange of data to enhance journey management and streamlined billing
  
• Full compliance with specialised government requirements
  
• Consultancy service around fleet and vehicle design

We can combine transport modes across our network to carry cargo by road, rail and sea – delivering flexible, cost effective freight transport solutions for our customers.

Our experience in designing and implementing customised end-to-end supply chains for our customers means that regardless of your specific freight transport requirements, we can provide you with an intermodal solution to meet your needs.

Using varying transport modes across your supply chain can reduce logistics costs, improve operational efficiencies and improve your speed to market. Your choice of service will depend on your budget and how quickly you need your freight delivered.

We have the fleet capacity and the infrastructure to offer flexible freight transport options – with a range of configurations available we’re able to deliver intermodal solutions that are both cost effective and environmentally sound.

What’s the Alexander Advantage for your intermodal freight services?

We work hard to deliver optimal logistics solutions to our customers, strengthening our core service offerings with innovative technology, facilities and systems that help to provide your business with a competitive advantage.

In addition to providing tailored intermodal transport solutions that meet your individual needs, we also offer a range of value add services, including:

• Warehousing
  
• Vehicle design
  
• Load consolidation
  
• Trained and professional staff that have service delivery and safety in their DNA

Sea-Rail

Our sea-rail solutions allow cargo to be carried quickly overland and economically delivered internationally via our rail and ocean freight networks.

Throughout the process, our professional teams oversee and coordinate the transfer of shipments between transport modes to ensure your cargo reaches its destination promptly and in good condition.

Freight types we move

The flexibility of combining multiple transport modes means that generally all freight – almost any size, configuration and type – can be shipped via an intermodal network. 

From fragile and high-value goods to hazardous goods and bulk commodities, we can design an intermodal transport plan to suit your needs – contact us to discuss your requirements and we’ll work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.