Post Haste has been delivering reliability and innovation for over 40 years through technology, network, and people power. As part of the Freightways brand, Post Haste has end-to-end network control. With over 330 couriers, 19 branches, and access to over 800 couriers through their sister companies, they provide a reliable delivery solution throughout New Zealand.
Constantly innovating to bring you the technology and services that keep your life easier and your customers loyal - empowering you and your customers with choices, online management and automated communications. Their technology supports a seamless integration with Shippit.
Services available
Shippit partner account:
Not currently available
BYO account:
Post Haste standard = Shippit standard service level
Post Haste express = Shippit standard service level
💡NOTE: Post Haste is available for domestic shipments within New Zealand only. To be eligible to use their services service, you must have a registered New Zealand entity address in your Shippit account.
Serviceability
Post Haste serves a wide network across New Zealand.
Compatibility
Refer to our Carrier Services for full compatibility, limitations, and restrictions.
For a full list of restrictions in the Post Haste network, see their website.
| Post Haste standard service | Post Haste express service |
Max dead weight | 25kg | 25kg |
Max cubic weight | 0.125m³ | 0.125m³ |
Max length | 1.8m | 1.8m |
Post Haste services are suitable for:
Small consumer goods and ecommerce products
Small homewares
Clothing and apparel
Limited dangerous goods with prior approval
Alcohol with prior approval
Post Haste services are not suitable for:
Large bulky freight
Palletised freight
Some dangerous goods
Pharmaceuticals and scheduled medication
Food and perishables
Prohibited, restricted, and dangerous goods
This section contains a current list of goods accepted in the Post Haste network, however this is subject to change. For the most up to date information always refer to their website.
Prohibited goods
Animals
Jewellery
Cash
Negotiable Instruments
Bullion
Coins
Precious Stones
Antiques
Original Artworks or other valuables
Firearms and ammunition
Some Dangerous Goods
Perishables
Pharmaceuticals and scheduled medication
Restricted goods
All restricted goods must have pre-approval from the carrier prior to activation and shipping.
Alcohol
Allowable dangerous goods
Dangerous goods
All dangerous goods must have pre-approval from the carrier prior to activation and shipping. Please always refer to their website for more information on what's accepted.
Fully regulated dangerous goods TABLE A
* Will only be transported by road.
Accepted dangerous goods in the Post Haste network include:
Class 2.1 Flammable gas - aerosols UN1950
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25kg gross
Receptable not exceeding 1 litre
Class 2.2 Non-flammable gas* - UN1950, UN1044
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25kg gross
Receptable not exceeding 1 litre
Class 3 Flammable liquids* - packing group II
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25 litres gross
Maximum outer package <25 litres
Class 3 Flammable liquids* - packing group III
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25 litres gross
Maximum outer package <25 litres
Class 4.1 Flammable solids* - UN3175 only (Isopropyl alcohol wipes)
Packing group II only
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25kg
Class 6.2 Infectious substances
Class 8 Corrosive substances* - UN2800 only (batteries)
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25kg gross
Maximum outer package <25kg
Class 9 Miscellaneous DG - packing group III
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25kg/25 litres gross
Provided no segregation from food items
Class 9 Miscellaneous DG* - UN3090, UN3091, UN3480, UN3481 (lithium batteries)
Packing group III
Max weight/volume restriction per package = 25kg gross
Limited quantity dangerous goods TABLE B
A FRE approved dangerous goods declaration form in duplicate must accompany all DGLQ packages/consignments with the letters DGLQ marked in the top right hand corner. There is no provision for Consumer Commodities and Small Packages.
Each package must have the Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities diamond/label on the package in accordance with the road /maritime mode (label 1.), or air freight mode (label 2).
Note: Label 2 will also cover overseas Air transport consignments via road/maritime mode to final domestic delivery destination.
1. Standard DGLQ Label for Road and Maritime
2. Standard DGLQ Label for Air Transport
Freightways has elected to restrict carriage to the following classes or divisions of Dangerous Goods that may be declared as DGLQ for transport by road or air as described in TABLE B, provided they meet the inner packaging limitations:
*Transported by road only.
Class 2.1 Flammable gas - aerosols UN1950
Max qty inner packaging= 1 litre water capacity
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Class 2.1 Flammable gas - UN3478/UN3479*
Max qty inner packaging= 120ml
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Class 2.1 Flammable gas - UN2037*
Max qty inner packaging= 1000ml
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Class 2.1 Flammable gas - UN1057*
Max qty inner packaging= as authorised
Max qty outer packaging= 5kg
Class 2.2 Non-flammable gas - UN1950*
Max qty inner packaging= 1 litre water capacity
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Excludes gases that have an Oxidising, Toxic or Corrosive risk
Class 2.2 Non-flammable gas* - exc UN1950
Max qty inner packaging= Road 500ml. Maritime 125ml.
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Excludes gases that have an Oxidising, Toxic or Corrosive risk
Class 3 Flammable liquids - packging group II
Max qty inner packaging= Road 500ml. Maritime 125ml.
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
As per DGLQ Schedule 2 Land Transport Rule
Class 3 Flammable liquids - packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 5 litres water capacity
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
As per DGLQ Schedule 2 Land Transport Rule
Class 4.1 Flammable solids - packing group II*
Max qty inner packaging= 500gm
Max qty outer packaging= 1kg
Class 4.1 Flammable solids - UN3175*
Packing group II only
Max qty inner packaging= 500gm
Max qty outer packaging= 1kg
Class 5.1 Oxidising substances - solid*
Packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 1kg
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Class 5.1 Oxidising substances - liquid*
Packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 1 litre
Max qty outer packaging= 25 litres
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides - solid* (Type B or C)
Max qty inner packaging= 100gm
Max qty outer packaging= 5kg
Of type B or C not requiring temperature control
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides - liquid* (Type B or C)
Max qty inner packaging= 25ml
Max qty outer packaging= 5 litres
Of type B or C not requiring temperature control
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides - solid* (Type D, E or F)
Max qty inner packaging= 500gm
Max qty outer packaging= 1kg
Of type D, E or F not requiring temperature control
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides - liquid* (Type D, E or F)
Max qty inner packaging= 125ml
Max qty outer packaging= 1 litre
Of type D, E or F not requiring temperature control
Class 6.1 Toxic substances - solid*
Packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 3kg
Max qty outer packaging= 10kg
Class 6.1 Toxic substances - liquid*
Packing group II
Max qty inner packaging= 1 litre
Max qty outer packaging= 2 litres
Class 8 Corrosive substances - solid*
Packing group II
Max qty inner packaging= 1kg
Max qty outer packaging= 6kg
Class 8 Corrosive substances - liquid*
Packing group II
Max qty inner packaging= 1 litre
Max qty outer packaging= 6 litres
Class 8 Corrosive substances - solid*
Packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 5kg
Max qty outer packaging= 12kg
Class 8 Corrosive substances - liquid*
Packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 5 litre
Max qty outer packaging= 12 litres
Class 9 Miscellaneous - UN3077 and 3082 only
Solid - packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 5kg
Max qty outer packaging= 25kg
Excludes all Lithium Products listed in Table A
Class 9 Miscellaneous - UN3077 and 3082 only
Liquid - packing group III
Max qty inner packaging= 5 litres
Max qty outer packaging= 25 litres
Excludes all Lithium Products listed in Table A
Packaging guidelines
Items should be wrapped in a way that will ensure safety for the delivery person and the customer. It is your responsibility to package items correctly. Packaging should comply with New Zealand consumer and transport laws.
For more information about packaging, see their website.
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 surcharge article.
Insurance
If you have insurance included in your own BYO account, this carries over with your BYO integration.
Alternatively, you can turn on Shippit Transit Protection to cover the retail value of your goods if lost or damaged during transit.
Pickup and delivery
Contact Post Haste directly for all BYO collection and delivery support.
You can contact Post Haste online here.
Activation
All restricted and dangerous goods must be approved by the carrier before you ship.
Refer the restricted and dangerous goods section above.
To set up your BYO integration, contact the Shippit Configuration Team with your account details. You will need to have all of your carrier account credentials ready.
Our team review your details and usually get back to you in 1-3 business days however BYO account activation can take 1-2 weeks to complete.