Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
New $9 million crane to drive efficiency at Port Nelson
Port Nelson says its nearly $9 million investment in a new Leibherr Crane will continue to improve efficiencies when it becomes operational in the new year…
Preferred shipyard announced to build new Interislander ferries
KiwiRail has announced South Korea-based Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) is its preferred shipyard to build the two new Interislander ferries. KiwiRail chief executive Greg Miller said…
Ports of Auckland responds to Union claims
A straddle carrier loads a container onto a truck Ports of Auckland spokesperson Matt Ball says claims by the Maritime Union leadership are entirely false and…
Union claims Port is turning down skilled workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) says skilled New Zealand workers are being turned down for jobs at the Ports of Auckland. It says Ports…
Nick Leggett: Telling our story
I have spent much of the past week talking to media about the impacts of Northport’s decision to berth the Constantinos P and offload 1340 containers…
New global report ranks telematics in Australia and NZ
A new global report has been released analysing the latest fleet management developments in the Australia and New Zealand market. The "Fleet Management in Australia & New…
Northport hits out at NRC over claims it fell short
Northport has come out swinging following a National Road Carriers (NRC) announcement on Saturday that the port had “come up short on the task” with the…
Reports released into claims of bullying and harassment at Lyttelton Port
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has released an independent review into its workplace culture following allegations of bullying, discrimination, harassment, and nepotism. The findings of a separate investigation carried out by…
WorkSafe issues warning after Ports of Auckland sentenced for workplace death
WorkSafe New Zealand is warning port companies to ensure fault recording systems such as tip alarms are properly monitored following Ports of Auckland’s sentencing over the…
Police praise road freight industry after ‘Operation Triangle’
The New Zealand Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST) says a recent compliance operation targeting freight and linehaul drivers in the ‘golden triangle’ resulted in fewer…