In the September edition of TransportTalk we report on Auckland-based bus importer JW Group which has signed a distribution deal with Chinese commercial vehicle giant Geely.
Geely Commercial Vehicles Group is focused on vehicles powered by zero emission electric and alternative fuels. JW Group expects to have the first Geely EV three-axle trial bus in the country by early next year.
In other news, the Government is investing a record $24.3 billion in transport services and infrastructure over the next three years which includes spending on road maintenance, rail and coastal shipping.
We hear from industry bodies about what they think of the transport investment programme and where improvements are needed with a focus on deteriorating roads.
This issue also includes columns from WorkSafe NZ engagement lead Ruth Cook and NZ Trucking Association chief executive David Boyce who tackle important topics around health and safety in the transport industry.
NZI corporate motor group national manager Oliver Jepson discusses how dashcams can potentially affect fleet insurance premiums.
And ContainerCo managing director Ken Harris is warning that COVID-19 lockdowns across New Zealand are expected to create further pressure on the heavily disrupted shipping logistics sector.
Also in the September edition, TransDiesel has launched its new lubricant delivery service in the South Island, Scania NZ is welcoming the appointment of Rafael Alvarenga as its new managing director and Hino NZ has released its new 700 Series range.
And don’t forget to take a look at our regular columns and statistics pages that keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
