20 May 2026

Moving from Australia to New Zealand and Taking Your Boat: The Complete Practical Guide  

Relocating from Australia to New Zealand is one of the most common migration paths in the world — but if you’re planning to bring your trailer boat or yacht along for the ride, you’re entering territory that very few guides cover. Here’s what you actually need to know.  How Your Boat Gets There: Ro/Ro Shipping  Trailer boats and yachts are shipped as Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro)…

20 Apr 2026

The “Barn Find” Logistics: How to Ship an Inoperable Vehicle Across Oceans 

For the classic car enthusiast, few things rival the thrill of discovering a “barn find”—that dusty, forgotten treasure hidden in a garage halfway across the world. However, once the deal is done, reality sets in. Shipping a vehicle that doesn’t start, steer or roll (a “non-runner”) is a logistical challenge that sends most standard freight forwarders running…

19 Mar 2026

Importing Classic & Rare Cars from Japan: Rules, Costs & Compliance 

Japan remains to be one of the most compelling source market for enthusiast and collector vehicle imports into Australia. The combination of a deeply developed domestic car culture, meticulous ownership standards, genuine low-kilometre examples and a production history full of models that never reached Australian showrooms makes Japan almost uniquely attractive for collectors hunting something rare, historically significant or simply unobtainable locally. But the import…

20 Feb 2026

Your Top Questions About Vehicle Shipping Answered 

Transporting a vehicle across the world can feel like a daunting task, especially with the complex web of customs and shipping logistics involved. Whether you’re a first-timer importing a classic car or a seasoned pro moving heavy machinery, you likely have a few questions.  At Dolphin Shipping, we specialise in making the international freighting experience…