Our Story
About Us
Carr & Haslam is a proud family business that has served New Zealand’s freight needs since 1862 with our 5th and 6th generation at the helm.
Our 162-year heritage places us among the oldest companies in New Zealand, a testament to our integrity and commitment to excellence.
From humble beginnings with horse-drawn wagons to a current fleet including electric and alternative fuel vehicles, we have consistently evolved to meet the ever-changing demands of transportation and logistics. Among the services we provide are vehicle distribution, general freight distribution, specialised and dangerous goods handling, storage, and warehousing.
Our Team
Our team is passionate about logistics and understands the New Zealand market, with a particular focus on the automotive industry. We understand the customers, their motivations, and their preferences, enabling us to anticipate our clients’ needs before they even arise.
With 160 years of industry experience, we possess the foresight to spot potential issues early and proactively communicate with our customers.
Our Experience
Our experience extends to managing tight shipping deadlines and maintaining strong relationships with government bodies like Auckland Transport, NZTA Waka Kotahi, and the Ministry of Transport. Additionally, as an MPI-accredited company, we ensure strict adherence to biosecurity regulations, safeguarding the import and export processes in and out of New Zealand.
By working closely with car manufacturers, we ensure our team understands the requirements for transporting new models efficiently. Our proactive approach positions their vehicles for delivery success.
Our Resources
Our company is well-prepared to manage all your nationwide distribution and storage requirements. We operate three storage facilities across New Zealand, with the capacity to store thousands of vehicles simultaneously.
Our fleet dedicated to vehicle distribution includes a wide range of trucks and trailers with the ability to move a huge variety of vehicles, while we also operate a fleet of curtainsiders in various configurations for general freight deliveries across the country.