In the latest issue of TransportTalk, we report on Napier Port’s preparations to bring its new SANY battery-electric truck fleet into container terminal operations, with 11 more trucks and 14 trailers due next month and autonomous operation to follow once testing and validation are complete.
Napier Port assets and infrastructure general manager David Broad says technology will continue to change the way ports operate, but people remain fundamental to making it work.
We also report on the opening of the $13.3 million Mackays Crossing commercial vehicle safety centre, Port of Auckland’s record $111.2m underlying profit, Move Logistics’ return to profit, NZ Post’s $17m result and Port of Tauranga’s fast-track approval for its Stella Passage expansion.
Elsewhere, the road freight sector warns the Government’s fuel tax freeze risks the road network, Keith Andrews technician Josh Cook takes the Freightliner Technician of the Year title, MITO holds its inaugural Industry Summit and Awards, Volvo’s electric range wins International Truck of the Year and Z Energy opens its new Tauriko truck stop.
And don’t forget to check out our regular columns and statistics pages for the latest industry trends and insights.
