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What is the total estimated additional freight cost burden on New Zealand importers and exporters resulting from war risk surcharges, fuel surcharges, and rerouting costs since 28 February 2026?

Answered Question 18205 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the total estimated additional freight cost burden on New Zealand importers and exporters resulting from war risk surcharges, fuel surcharges, and rerouting costs since 28 February 2026?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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I am advised by officials that it is not possible to estimate the additional freight cost burden. This would require detailed information about freight types, routes, and contracts.