Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
PBT becomes first tenant at Ruakura Superhub
Express freight operator PBT (formerly Peter Baker Transport) has signed as the first commercial tenant for the Ruakura Superhub. The freight and logistics project is currently…
Toll Group prepares for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Toll Group is helping lead a global response for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout as part of two World Economic Forum working groups. Global logistics leaders are…
MITO launches free commercial road transport micro-credential
MITO, in tandem with the Road Transport Forum (RTF), has launched a new micro-credential that provides a comprehensive introduction to the commercial road transport industry. This…
Container offload at Northport will require 2600 linehaul trips
The road transport industry is raising “serious safety concerns” with the sudden decision to divert a large in-bound container ship to Northport to discharge 1300 containers. Shipping operator…
Shipping operator calls out Ports of Auckland over delays
Shipping operator ANL Container Line is slamming delays at Ports of Auckland which it says is “unsustainable and unacceptable” and has rescheduled one of its vessels as…
Time to trial congestion charges says road freight industry
Congestion charges for Auckland roads would be supported by the road freight industry if the user-pays scheme delivered the claimed benefits of faster travel times and…
Government-backed report calls for Auckland congestion charging
A newly released report is calling for Auckland congestion pricing to create a more "efficient and productive road network". Six agencies in central Government and Auckland…
Air New Zealand awarded more international cargo flights
Air New Zealand has been awarded more international cargo flights under the Government’s International Air Freight Capacity (IAFC) Scheme. Phase two of the IAFC scheme runs…
Cost of transport is top worry for NZ exporters
The costs of logistics and transport is now the biggest concern for businesses according to a survey of more than 270 New Zealand exporters. The 2020…
Scania moves national parts warehouse to Auckland
Scania New Zealand has relocated its national parts warehouse from Wellington to Auckland. Scania service director Nick Allan says there will be welcome benefits achieved by relocating the…