Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Retail NZ welcomes freight priority in revised Fuel Response Plan
Retail NZ says the Government’s revised Fuel Response Plan provides greater certainty for retailers by ensuring food and freight services would receive priority access to fuel…
DHL Express launches heavyweight international express service
DHL Express has expanded its international shipping portfolio with the launch of a new heavyweight express service designed for shipments up to 3,000kg. The new Heavy…
Port of Auckland names new pilot vessel Te Ihu
Port of Auckland has named its new pilot vessel Te Ihu, recognising both the vessel’s role guiding ships safely through the Waitematā Harbour and the long…
NRC backs freight priority in revised Fuel Response Plan
National Road Carriers Association says the Government’s updated Fuel Response Plan has struck the right balance by ensuring freight operators would be prioritised in the unlikely event New Zealand moves to the highest level of fuel protection measures.
EECA rolls out fuel-saving tools for freight operators
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has launched a suite of resources aimed at helping freight, delivery and fleet operators cut fuel costs and improve…
WattEV to deploy 370 Tesla Semis in major California electric freight rollout
US-based electric truck service provider WattEV will deploy 370 Tesla Semi electric trucks as part of what it says will be the largest electric freight network…
TAIC finds ageing component behind Kaitaki breakdown
A degraded and overdue component caused the loss of power on Interislander ferry Kaitaki, which drifted towards rocks off Wellington in 2023, a Transport Accident Investigation…
NZ fleet growing but ageing as electrification lags – MTA report
New Zealand’s vehicle fleet continues to grow and age, while electrification remains slow, creating challenges for emissions reduction and technology uptake, a new report shows. Commissioned…
KiwiRail fined over Aratere grounding
KiwiRail has been fined $375,000 following the grounding of its ferry Aratere in Picton Harbour in June 2024. The company was sentenced in the Wellington District…
Monthly fuel adjustments introduced for public transport operators and contractors
Public transport operators and infrastructure contractors will be given more flexibility to manage rising fuel costs, with NZ Transport Agency moving to monthly fuel price adjustments…