PremiumTom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·14 Jul, 2026 09:00 PM4 mins to read‌DHL's 2026 Export Barometer Report has revealed that New Zealand’s exporters are navigating the most challenging conditions on record.New Zealand exporters are facing some of the toughest conditions on record as geopolitical tensions create growing challenges, according to new data from freight company DHL.

DHL’s 2026 Export Barometer Report shows that 87% reported increased shipping costs over the past year (up from 72% in 2025), with 34% of