Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Freight sector backs Govt moves to lift productivity and cut diesel use
Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Government work to remove regulatory barriers aimed at improving freight productivity and reducing diesel use, saying urgent action is needed to support the economy and protect jobs.
Auckland transport reforms pass final reading
Legislation overhauling Auckland’s transport governance has passed its third reading, returning greater control to Auckland Council and reshaping how decisions are made. Transport Minister Chris Bishop…
Freight sector warns proposed congestion charges will lift costs
Transporting New Zealand says a Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for…
Emergency dredging underway at Lyttelton Port after extreme weather
Lyttelton Port Company has begun an emergency dredging campaign to restore its main shipping channel following unusually high sediment build-up caused by recent extreme weather. The…
Access improved during Tiniroto Road repairs after freight concerns
Transporting New Zealand says improved access arrangements during urgent repairs on Tiniroto Road are a positive step after initial closure plans raised concerns about disruption to…
Report calls for shift to coastal shipping and rail to strengthen fuel security
A new report from the Maritime Union of New Zealand says shifting long-distance freight from road to coastal shipping and rail could significantly improve the country’s…
Christchurch rail hub opens as new locomotive fleet rolls out in South Island
A new rail maintenance hub in Christchurch and the rollout of a modern locomotive fleet are set to lift reliability and capacity across the South Island…
Port Nelson opens $29m marine facility
A new marine haul-out and maintenance facility at Port Nelson has officially opened, with industry and government leaders saying it will strengthen the region’s marine sector…
Mainfreight calls for more rail support as fuel pressures mount
Mainfreight chief executive Don Braid has criticised KiwiRail and Auckland Transport for not doing enough to support freight efficiency as fuel prices rise. Braid, speaking to RNZ, says…
Route secured for Auckland Airport to Botany busway
The route for a major new busway linking south and east Auckland has been formally protected, marking a key step toward delivering rapid transit between Auckland Airport, Manukau and Botany.