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New Zealand
Meat

Count on us for your Frozen or Chilled Shipments

New Zealand were trail blazers when it comes to frozen meat export, being responsible for the first successful frozen meat shipment from New Zealand to Britain, and the rest is history. With this rich history in the meat trade, Kiwis are better versed than most and know that shipping frozen and chilled meat is a different beast and the care required can vary based on many factors. 

MSC has become one of the leading meat carriers in New Zealand thanks to our wide network and port coverage to the main trade hubs: China, USA, and UK. Our global coverage and intermodal solutions allow us to ensure end-to-end transportation solutions and uninterrupted cargo operations. With MSC, you can count on one of the world’s largest reefer container fleets, as well as a team of highly qualified experts in fresh and frozen cargo handling.
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Fast Direct Service

MSC’s standalone network delivers exceptional connectivity and capacity for Kiwi Meat. With fast weekly direct services to key meat markets in the USA, covering the East and West coast, this premium service offers fast transit times, ensuring your frozen and chilled cargo arrives as fresh as it left. MSC also have Asia and Europe covered, with a global transhipment network giving New Zealand meat shippers access to all key global markets.

Local Customer Service

Kiwi’s understand the importance of having a local point of contact, and MSC is right there with you, we pride ourselves on providing the personal touch and tailored service you need. With North and South Island offices, we are we have just the local for you, with no time zone difference to manage.

Our experienced local teams will ensure the efficient transportation of your meat shipments; they can take care of all your needs. Anything you need, a friendly MSC voice can be on the other end of the phone to help get the job done.

Experts in Cold Chain Logistics & Scalability

New Zealand meat is a prime cut, but no matter the quality of the cut, it is still a perishable commodity. Our dedicated team of reefer experts understand the requirements for shipping meat, and work with the utmost care during shipping to ensure it arrives in perfect condition with that Kiwi quality maintained through to destination, whether frozen or chilled. No matter where in the world your shipment is heading, at MSC we offer the best support for our customers.

From pre-trip inspections to preparing containers to food-grade specifications and facilitating production planning, our team will be on hand to ensure your supply chain operations are as smooth as possible.

New Zealand Meat Quality is About More Than Just the Taste

New Zealand's mild climate allows animals to graze on grass for much of the year, rather than relying heavily on grain feeding, creating healthy, happy, and relaxed animals and great tasting meat. 

A rich history of agriculture and meat production / export has led to Kiwi meat being sought after around the globe. New Zealand meat is well known for its traceability and being able to provide detailed systems that track animal health, farm practices, and food safety throughout the supply chain. 

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