Logistics Connection Limited was formed through the merger of two of New Zealand's oldest and most respected family businesses. Our aim is to create a stronger company providing enhanced benefits to our existing customer base through greater support and innovation.
In 2016 Gilco International acquired Merz & Associates and Logistics Connection was born — combining nearly 60 years of freight forwarding heritage with deep customs expertise.
Established in 1967 as Craigs Customs Agency Ltd, Gilco has been serving the needs of New Zealand's importing and exporting community for over 40 years. Prior to that, Gilco formed a division of J.J. Craigs Ltd, a trading company started in the 19th century, and a pioneer of the road and sea transport industry in the South Pacific.
Read moreMerz and Associates was established in 1987 as a specialist customs brokerage firm focused on textile and apparel imports. By 1990, the company expanded into freight forwarding, partnering with selected network of global agents to deliver comprehensive international logistics solutions.
Customs services
Logistics Connection offers a wide and varied airfreight service around the world, utilising all major airlines at a competitive rate.
Logistics Connection is able to offer a comprehensive seafreight service with competitive rates to all ports around the world.
With our large bonded warehouses and qualified staff, we can provide you with a variety of storage options, including short, medium or long-term basis. We provide an onsite devanning service and are able to arrange distribution of freight according to your needs.
Our team facilitates a quick and efficient service, with collection and distribution of freight according to your requirements.
Our express courier service enables us to provide fast and reliable door to door delivery of small packages to all major cities.
We can track a shipment from the beginning of the freight process right through to when the shipment arrives on your doorstep, keeping you informed on the status of your shipment all the way.