Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Teletrac Navman appoints new CFO and COO
Transport technology firm Teletrac Navman has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its new chief operations and financial officer.
KiwiRail chair to step down
KiwiRail chair David McLean has announced his intention to retire from the board at the end of July.
Fleetcoach appoints new boss, looks to boost growth in NZ and Australia
Christchurch-based fleet safety provider Fleetcoach has appointed technology leader Richard Rayner as its new chief executive.
Organisations invited to enter the 2024 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards
Road safety charity Brake is encouraging fleet operators and suppliers who are working to reduce crashes and pollution from vehicles driven for work purposes to enter…
Roading investment welcomed amid tough times for transport industry
The New Zealand Government's 2024 Budget announcement, featuring substantial increases in funding for roading and infrastructure projects, has been met with a positive yet cautious reception…
Moana Chief crew win search and rescue award
The crew of MV Moana Chief, a New Zealand-flagged vessel operating under Pacifica Shipping (Pacifica), was awarded a Certificate of Achievement at the 2023 New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards for their efforts in the rescue of a dismasted yacht, Astra, about 65 miles southeast of Napier.
Move Logistics appoints new chair
Julia Raue Move Logistics Group has appointed Julia Raue as its new board chair. Raue joined the board of the NZX and ASX-listed freight firm as…
Mainfreight profit falls 33% as freight volumes drop and rates ‘normalise’
Mainfreight is reporting a 33% drop in profit before tax to $395.4 million for its full year 2024 result, pointing to a decline in freight volumes…
CAL Isuzu promotes staff to dealer principal roles
CAL Isuzu, New Zealand's largest Isuzu Truck retailer and most recent winner of the annual Grandmaster awards, has announced two new appointments which see staff promoted into dealer principal roles.
Napier Port lifts half year revenue, log volumes up 35%
Napier Port has posted $70.6 million in revenue for its half year result, up 10.1% on the same period last year led by growth in export…