Most businesses struggle to get oversized items to their customers on time. The Kiwi Express network moves oversized items with speed and visibility, giving customers the same experience for all their deliveries. As part of the Freightways brand, their technology supports a seamless integration with Shippit.
Services available
Kiwi Express Oversize standard = Shippit standard service level
Kiwi Express Oversize express = Shippit standard service level
Compatibility
See the carrier overview matrix for full compatibility, limitations & restrictions.
Suitable for:
Apparel, clothing & footwear
Small consumer goods
Small homewares
Furniture
Foods & beverages
Alcohol
Dangerous goods - limited with prior approval from the carrier ensuring you are compliant with dangerous goods packaging and labelling guidelines. For more information, see the dangerous goods matrix.
Not suitable for:
Heavy bulky freight or pallets
Consolidated freight (palletised)
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 surcharge matrix.
Insurance
Complimentary loss or damage insurance is not included when you book with Kiwi Express Oversize 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.
Freight profile
Freight type
Best fit for | Not suitable for |
✓ Satchels ✓ Cartons ✓ Alcohol ✓ Liquids ✓ Perishables ✓ Fragile ✓ Medicinal ✓ Dangerous goods |
✘ Pallets ✘ Consolidated freight on pallets
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Customer type:
Best fit for | Not suitable for |
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Prohibited goods
Items that cannot be sent through Kiwi Express Oversize:
Unauthorised dangerous goods, high value, or high risk items
Any authorised items will be carried "at owners risk" and Kiwi Express Oversize will not accept any liability for such items.
Size and shape restrictions:
Nothing larger than 50kg dead weight
Nothing larger than 0.5 m cubed
Nothing longer than 2.2m in length
No pallets, consolidated freight on pallets, or insufficiently packaged freight
See full terms of carriage on the Kiwi Express site.
Activation
We currently only offer a BYO account configuration with NZ Couriers through Shippit, using your own BYO carrier account. To set up your integration, email [email protected] with your account information. Our team review your details, and usually get back to you in 1-3 business days. However, account activation for BYO can take 1-2 weeks to complete.
Remember, you'll need approval from the carrier before shipping any dangerous goods, alcohol, fragile, or restricted items. Ensure you have this approval before contacting our team to configure your BYO account.
Important note for BYO account holders when shipping special or dangerous goods:
BYO accounts must be pre-approved by the carrier prior to shipping for all alcohol or dangerous goods
A dangerous goods flag must be configured and indicated in the API when booking through Shippit
Dangerous goods surcharges that apply will be charged directly by the carrier
All fragile, liquid, alcohol, or dangerous goods shipments must comply with packaging guidelines and dangerous goods compliance.