Business & People
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Profits and losses highlighted in annual results
This story first appeared in the September issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Annual results season has produced a mixed bag of…
Video: Kaikoura rebuild nominated for global award
KiwiRail, NZ Transport Agency and North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) have been nominated for an international prize for work following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The…
O’Connor Warren up for industry awards
Specialist transport and trucking insurance brokerage O’Connor Warren has been named a finalist at the 2018 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. The Tauranga-based firm is up…
Motoring finance boosts Heartland profit
Heartland Bank’s annual profit has been strengthened by impressive growth in its motoring finance division. It offers vehicle finance through its subsidiary Marac, along with certain…
Fuso NZ picks up international awards
Fuso New Zealand has been awarded at the 2018 Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA) Awards. It picked up best customer services and special achievement recognition, beating 73…
Netlogix freight logistics founder finalist in EY awards
Netlogix freight logistics founder Chin Abeywickrama is among finalists for New Zealand’s top entrepreneur award. The 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards is to be…
Fonterra back to basics after $196m loss
Fonterra’s business performance must improve, chief executive Miles Hurrell says. The diary giant, which plays a big role in the transport industry, has reported a net…
Truckometer picks up in August
The ANZ Truckometer shows “annual growth broadly steady” with the heavy traffic and light traffic index both up in August. Heavy traffic was up 1.1% month-on-month…
Tairāwhiti set for $312m transport investment
A $312 million investment for improved transport connections in Gisborne has been announced by regional economic development minister Shane Jones. It includes $151.7 million towards road…
TIL Logistics earnings forecast hit by disruptions
TIL logistics is reporting a weaker than expected annual result due to weather disruptions and a jump in operating costs. The transport and logistics group’s adjusted…