Anthony Harper‘s transport offering has specialist expertise in shipping and logistics, covering carriage by land, sea, and air. The team advises a broad range of clients, including ports, carriers, forwarders, and shippers, on a variety of matters, from port services and vessel procurement to international shipping conventions and regulatory compliance. Chris Dann leads the practice with extensive experience across all transport and logistics. Jordan Wright adds strong expertise in the international and domestic carriage of goods, supply chain arrangements, and freight forwarding and logistics regulation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very experienced and knowledgeable. Good insight into different methodologies and options.'
- 'Chris is very experienced and knowledgeable, and very trustworthy and straightforward. He provided good feedback and suggestions on options based on what we wanted to achieve.'
- 'Knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects.'
- 'One of the things that makes this practice unique is the depth of expertise combined with a pragmatic approach. The team is responsive and commercially minded.'
- 'The individuals I work with are not only technically strong but also incredibly approachable and solutions-oriented. They stand out for their ability to simplify complex issues and provide advice that is both strategic and actionable.'
- 'I’ve particularly appreciated the clarity and consistency from Chris Dann who brings deep expertise and a calm, decisive manner to high-pressure situations. The associates are also strong, well-prepared and highly engaged. What really sets this team apart is their reliability and willingness to help.'
- 'They have significant experience to draw upon and are not afraid to present an innovative solution.'
- 'Chris Dann is a superstar. He challenges us as much as we challenge him, and would consider him a true partner, not a supplier. His team work well for him and therefore for us. The wider team are competent, knowledgeable and responsive.'
Key clients
- 360 Logistics
- Black Cat
- CentrePort Limited
- Challenge Fuel (Dealer Co)
- Enviro NZ
- Freightways
- GCH Aviation Limited
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Hilton Haulage Limited
- KiwiRail Limited
- Kuehne + Nagel Limited
- Lineage Logistics New Zealand
- Lyttelton Port Company Limited
- Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)
- MMA Offshore Limited
- Nissan Motor Co
- Port of Tauranga Limited
- Port of Auckland Limited
- Rhenus Logistics
- Supply Chain International Limited / Logwin Air + Ocean
Work highlights
Advising WMS Group after its 97m self-propelled barge, Manahau, ran aground in a storm in August 2024.
Representing Port of Tauranga, operator of the largest port in New Zealand, in defence of charges against them by the regulator, Maritime New Zealand, following a serious workplace incident.
Advising Rhenus Group on preparation of a new warehousing and contract logistics template agreement, as well as separately advising on a multi-year freight forwarding customer agreement with a New Zealand manufacturer.
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Practice head
Chris Dann
Other key lawyers
Jordan Wright