Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Rail Safety Week kicks off
Rail Safety Week is kicking off for its second year to save lives by drawing attention to near misses at railway crossings. This year’s campaign is…
Freightways lands extended deal to move Kiwi cargo across the Tasman
The government’s International Air Freight Capacity scheme has been extended until at least the end of August, making international airline cargo newcomer Freightways one of the…
Used imports lead month of growth
Vehicle arrivals have recorded month-on-month growth in July following the COVID slump and led by used imports. A total of 14,729 vehicles, including trucks…
Christchurch rail facility receives $39m
The Government is investing $39 million to help build a new rail maintenance facility in Waltham, Christchurch. The funding comes from the $3 billion COVID Response…
Vehicle imports down $256m in June
Vehicles and parts led the biggest import fall in June, down $256 million compared to the same period last year, according to Stats NZ. This includes…
Refining NZ reports increased fuel demand
Refining NZ is reporting a rise in fuel demand with diesel back to the same levels compared to the previous year. The refinery saw demand increase…
Review begins into claims of bullying and harassment at Lyttelton Port
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has launched an independent review into its workplace culture following allegations of bullying, discrimination, harassment, and nepotism. The port has appointed Auckland…
EV Incentive introduced by NZ post
Funding is being offered by NZ Post to help its delivery contractors replace their vans with EVs. As there isn’t an EV available for every application…
Robertson questions National’s transport costings
Finance minister Grant Robertson is hitting out at the National Party’s $31 billion transport pledge for having no costing on major infrastructure work. National says it…
NRC welcomes National Party’s transport plan
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is welcoming the National Party’s $31 billion transport and infrastructure pledge ahead of the September general election. NRC chair Don…