Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Port of Tauranga to trial NZ’s first electric straddle
Port of Tauranga is preparing to trial New Zealand’s first fully electric straddle carrier as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions…
NZ Post chief executive David Walsh to step down
NZ Post chief executive David Walsh will leave the state-owned postal and logistics company during the first half of 2027 after almost a decade in the…
Container growth drives CentrePort profit to $20.9m
CentrePort has reported a 69% increase in container volumes for the year to June 30, helping lift underlying net profit after tax by 19% to $20.9 million.
Snapper launches AI assistant for public transport analysis
New Zealand-founded Snapper Services has launched an artificial intelligence assistant designed to reduce public transport network analysis from days or weeks to minutes.
City Rail Link drives Auckland rail patronage to record high
Auckland’s rail network recorded its busiest week ever during the first seven days of City Rail Link services, with more than 528,000 passenger journeys.
Construction starts on new Chatham Islands supply ship
Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel has begun with the ship scheduled for delivery in late 2027.
Transport and warehousing activity falls as GDP edges higher
New Zealand’s transport, postal and warehousing sector recorded the largest decline among the industries measured in the June quarter as the economy grew by 0.2%. Activity…
Bascik Transport takes stake in Hog Haulage
Photo: Bascik Transport Bascik Transport has acquired a shareholding in Hog Haulage, strengthening the relationship between the two New Zealand family-owned freight businesses. Bascik Transport, based…
Foodstuffs plans $340m Palmerston North distribution upgrade
Foodstuffs North Island is investing $340 million to redevelop its Palmerston North distribution network, which supplies stores across the lower North Island. The multi-year programme, known…
Strong first weekday peak for City Rail Link
Auckland’s new rail network has completed its first weekday morning peak, carrying about 24,000 passengers by 9am as commuters and students travelled through the City Rail Link.