Mainfreight is a global supply chain logistics company providing managed warehousing, domestic and international freight forwarding, and air and ocean freight services.
Services available
Mainfreight 2 Home (M2H) = Shippit standard service level
💡NOTE: Mainfreight services are available for domestic shipments within New Zealand only. To be eligible to use a Mainfreight service, you must have a registered New Zealand entity address in your Shippit account.
Compatibility
See the carrier overview matrix for full compatibility, limitations, and restrictions.
Mainfreight is suitable for:
Multi-parcel shipments
Heavy bulky freight
Not suitable for:
Dangerous goods
Cash on delivery
Surcharges
Charges that can be identified at the time of booking are included in the API quote at the time of booking however additional surcharges may apply for undeclared goods or special goods. For more information, see the Carrier surcharges article.
Insurance
Complimentary loss or damage insurance is not included when booking with Mainfreight through Shippit unless you have it included in your own BYO account. Alternatively, you can enable Shippit Transit Protection to cover your orders for loss and damage.
Serviceability
For Mainfreight 2 Home (M2H):
Domestic New Zealand only
For more information, see the Mainfreight serviceability guide.
Freight profile
| Mainfreight service |
Max dead weight | 120kg |
Max cubic weight | 120kg |
Max length | 2.4m |
Freight profile for Mainfreight 2 Home (M2H):
Satchels and cartons
Do not use Mainfreight for:
Dangerous goods
Cash on Delivery
Dangerous goods
You can't ship dangerous goods with Mainfreight.
Activation
We currently only offer a BYO account configuration with Mainfreight through Shippit, using your own BYO carrier account and rate card. To set up your integration, email the Shippit configuration team with these details:
Rate card
Account number
Label prefix
API key
Store identifier
Range start and range end
Your Mainfreight account manager can help you with retrieving your API credentials. They can also arrange for your rate card to be uploaded on to the Shippit platform.