Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Toll opens new freight facility in New Plymouth
Toll New Zealand has officially opened a new purpose-built 3500 square metre freight forwarding facility in New Plymouth. Located at the Connett Rd industrial estate that…
Green light for NZ’s first Freightliner Cascadia
The first Freightliner Cascadia to land in New Zealand has hit the road for McKillop Contracting. Alex ‘Tex’ McKillop was keen to get into the all-new…
NZ Post delivers $27m half year profit
NZ Post has announced a net profit after tax of $27 million for the half year with record-breaking volumes of parcels. Its operating profit was $9m…
VISA Global Logistics and Mondiale merger to create $1.2b business
Asia Pacific freight giants VISA Global Logistics and Mondiale Freight Services have announced they will be merging to form a significant international transport and logistics entity. …
Air NZ posts $72m half year loss, cargo up 91%
Air New Zealand has posted an after tax loss of $72 million for the six months to December 31. Its loss before other significant items and…
KiwiRail boosts half year surplus to $28.6m
KiwiRail has posted an operating surplus of $28.6 million for its half year result, $1.7m ahead of the same period last year. Group chief executive Greg…
Freightways first half revenue up 29%
Freightways has grown revenue 29% to $410.4 million for the six months to December 31. Its net profit after tax was down 25% to $21.9m but…
TAIC releases report into Wellington freight train derailment
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released its findings on the derailment of a freight train that brought Wellington’s commuter network to a standstill on…
Waikato Regional Council seeks feedback on $8b transport plan
An $8 billion investment plan for Waikato’s land transport system over the next 30 years has been signed off for public consultation. Developed by the…
MITO launches ports and stevedoring programme
MITO’s latest secondary school micro-credential offers students a hands-on learning experience in a ports and stevedoring environment. “LoadUp reflects our ongoing dedication to providing a pipeline…