Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the NZ EU Free Trade Agreement’s commencement, significantly benefiting Kiwi exporters with $100 million in tariff reductions. The agreement, resulting from over 15 years of efforts, enhances New Zealand’s trade prospects by improving market access for key exports like kiwifruit, wine, and seafood, and aligning with the country’s strategic goals to double export values over the next decade.
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Connecting New Zealand Businesses with EU Trading Partners
3PL • eCommerce Fulfilment • VAT & Company Compliance • Full System Integration
Connecting New Zealand Businesses with EU Trading Partners
3PL • eCommerce Fulfilment • VAT & Company Compliance • Full System Integration
eCommerce Fulfilment
- State-of-the-Art EU Warehousing: Offering cutting-edge European fulfilment, ensuring your products are stored, handled, and shipped with the utmost efficiency and care.
- Fully Integrated Software Systems: Benefit from advanced software solutions that seamlessly connect with your eCommerce or ERP systems, automating the flow from order reception to delivery tracking, for a smooth end-to-end process.
- Scalable Fulfilment Solutions: Grow your business without constraints with our scalable fulfilment services, tailored to accommodate your evolving needs, from small startups to large enterprises.
- Customised Returns Management: Enhance your customer service with our comprehensive returns management, providing hassle-free returns for your clients and streamlined restocking or recycling.
Expand into the EU market in Weeks instead of Months
EU-Based Customer Service, Care & Support
- EU Business Hours Support: Provide your EU customers with support during their local business hours, ensuring responsive and convenient service.
- Multilingual Assistance: Offer support in multiple languages, enabling effective communication with your diverse European customer base.
- Varied Support Channels: Equip your business with a wide range of customer support options including email, ticketing, live chat, and telephone to meet every customer’s preference.
- Personalised Customer Care: Enhance customer experience with dedicated support staff and a direct phone line for personalised and direct assistance, ensuring your EU customers always have the help they need.
Company Registration, VAT Compliance
- EU Company Registration Assistance: Navigate the complexities of establishing your presence in Europe with our partner services, offering expert guidance on EU company registration to seamlessly enter the European market.
- VAT and Business Compliance: Ensure your business meets all EU regulatory requirements with our specialised VAT registration and compliance services, keeping you informed and compliant with European tax laws.
- Comprehensive Back-Office Support: Allowing you to focus on your core business activities while we handle the administrative details.
- Dedicated Company Secretary Services: Benefit from professional company secretary services to manage your corporate governance, ensuring your business adheres to EU legal and statutory requirements efficiently.
FAQ's
What is the function of a fulfilment centre?
B2B, B2C
EU-based fulfilment centres specialise in assisting NZ businesses with seamless trade operations in Europe.
They handle everything from receiving and storing inventory to processing orders and managing returns.
Upon arrival, goods clear EU customs efficiently, ready for direct dispatch to your clients across Europe.
This streamlined process ensures fast, accurate order fulfilment, enhancing customer satisfaction and adhering to international trade standards.
How does the integrated software work?
B2B, B2C
Integrated software systems seamlessly connects with your eCommerce or ERP system, automating the order fulfilment process from approval to dispatch.
Upon receiving an approved order, the system instantly initiates the fulfilment process, ensuring no delays in getting your products to your customers.
Once dispatched, it automatically updates the order status with tracking information, providing real-time visibility and enhancing customer satisfaction.
This streamlined integration simplifies operations, reduces manual errors, and keeps both your team and your customers informed every step of the way.
What is Reverse Logistics?
B2B, C2B
Reverse logistics refers to the process that handles the return of goods from the customer back to the fulfilment centre or to a 3rd party company or service. This system is crucial for managing returns, exchanges, repairs, recycling, or disposal of products.
It involves several steps, including receiving returned items, inspecting them for quality, restocking usable goods, refurbishing if necessary, and properly disposing of or recycling damaged or unusable products.
Reverse logistics plays a pivotal role in customer satisfaction and sustainability efforts, ensuring an efficient and eco-friendly return process.
Your Strategic Advantage in EU Market Expansion
- Zero Cost to NZ Businesses: Unlock access to EU markets without the financial burden, allowing you to focus on growth and innovation.
- Local Business Hours: Engage in preliminary discussions and decision-making for your EU market activities during New Zealand’s local business hours, streamlining communication and ensuring swift, efficient progress..
- Decades of eCommerce Expertise: Leverage our 20+ years of experience in e-commerce to navigate the complexities of global trade effortlessly.
- Specialised EU Fulfilment Knowledge: With over 3 years dedicated to mastering EU fulfilment processes, we navigate the intricacies of European logistics, so you don’t have to.
The EU-NZ trade agreement
The European Union concluded negotiations for a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement with New Zealand on 30 June 2022.
Bilateral trade in goods between the two partners has risen steadily in recent years, reaching almost €9.1 bn in 2022.
The EU is New Zealand’s third-biggest trade partner.
According to an impact assessment on the FTA, trade between New Zealand and the EU is expected to increase by 30%, with removing tariffs alone saving businesses €140 million in duties per year. Moreover, EU investment flows into New Zealand could increase by over 80%
Market Insights
Sweden
GDP: USD $577 billion
English Speaking: 89%
Population: 10,673,500
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $15,677.8 million
Spain
GDP: USD $1.968 trillion
English Speaking: 22%
Population: 47,489,072
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $33,536.1 million
Slovenia
GDP: USD $68.108 billion
English Speaking: 59%
Population: 2,118,965
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $663.4 million
Slovakia
GDP: USD $183 Billion
English Speaking: 26%
Population: 5,702,832
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $2,334.6 million
Romania
GDP: USD $785 billion
English Speaking: 31%
Population: 19,618,996
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $6,780.6 million
Portugal
GDP: USD $376 billion
English Speaking: 27%
Population: 10,223,349
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $6,828.7 million
Poland
GDP: USD $1.405 trillion
English Speaking: 30%
Population: 40,487,495
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $30,159.1 million
Netherlands
GDP: USD $1.057 trillion
English Speaking: 95%
Population: 17,671,125
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $25,153.3 million
Malta
GDP: USD $27 billion
English Speaking: 88%
Population: 536,740
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $431.1 million
Luxembourg
GDP: USD $78 billion
English Speaking: 80%
Population: 661,594
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $1,313.2 million
Lithuania
GDP: USD $137.42 billion
English Speaking: 30%
Population: 2,692,798
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $1,066.5 million
Latvia
GDP: USD $78 billion
English Speaking: 27%
Population: 1,810,240
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $787.7 million
Italy
GDP: USD $2.629 trillion
English Speaking: 34%
Population: 58,697,744
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $41,531.3 million
Ireland
GDP: USD $609 billion
English Speaking: 98%
Population: 5,089,478
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $7,744.7 million
Hungary
GDP: USD $343 billion
English Speaking: 20%
Population: 9,994,993
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $5,047.1 million
Greece
GDP: USD $431 billion
English Speaking: 51%
Population: 10,302,720
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $9,954.9 million
Germany
GDP: USD $4.509 trillion
English Speaking: 56%
Population: 83,252,474
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $119,762.0 million
France
GDP: USD $3.145 trillion
English Speaking: 57%
Population: 64,881,830
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $75,757.8 million
Finland
GDP: USD $275 billion
English Speaking: 70%
Population: 5,549,886
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $8,368.2 million
Estonia
GDP: USD $62 billion
English Speaking: 50 %
Population: 1,310,518
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $443.2 million
Denmark
GDP: USD $354 billion
English Speaking: 86%
Population: 5,939,695
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $18,294.3 million
Czech Republic
GDP: USD $436 billion
English Speaking: 27%
Population: 10,503,734
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $8,361.6 million
Republic of Cyprus
GDP: USD $54 billion
English Speaking: 76%
Population: 1,268,467
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $553.4 million
Croatia
GDP: USD $135 billion
English Speaking: 80%
Population: 3,986,627
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $959.4 million
Bulgaria
GDP: USD $177 billion
English Speaking: 12%
Population: 6,618,615
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $1,241.4 million
Belgium
GDP: USD $627 billion
English Speaking: 61%
Population: 11,715,774
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $7,657.9 million
Austria
GDP: USD $513 billion
English Speaking: 73%
Population: 8,977,139
eCommerce Sales Forecast:
- 2024: USD $13,136.8 million
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