Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
NZ Post to open Wellington ‘super depot’
NZ Post has held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new ‘super depot’ to be built in Wellington. The Grenada-based facility is part of a 10-year plan…
Ports of Auckland seeks consent to deepen channel
Ports of Auckland has applied to Auckland Council for consent to deepen the city’s shipping channel. A resource consent hearing on the matter is being held…
Nick Leggett: Freight dismissed in Wellington’s road plans
Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) is a misnomer for road freight transport and the purpose of the capital city’s airport and sea port connections to the…
CentrePort electrification steps up
About $15 million to electrify vehicles, generate renewable energy and upgrade energy efficiency at CentrePort in Wellington has been announced by New Zealand Green Investment Finance…
NRC and Talent Central team up to help transport workers
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is teaming up with Manawatu-based Talent Central to assist people whose jobs have been impacted by COVID-19. The partnership will help workers connect…
Giant GDP slump sees transport industry down 5.2%
The transport industry fell 5.2% for the March 2020 quarter and contributed to New Zealand’s largest gross domestic product (GDP) drop in 29 years, Stats NZ…
Air NZ forecasts $120m loss for financial year
Air New Zealand has updated its earning guidance for the 2020 financial year and says it expects to post a $120 million loss. The guidance for…
More support for keeping apprentices
Work programme Mana in Mahi has received a $30 million boost in Government funding. It's part of the Government’s wider apprenticeship support programme designed to…
Trucking operator rejects Lyttelton Port fees
A proposed fee hike for vehicle transporters at Lyttelton Port has left one operator fuming and hitting back over the “substandard” facility. Lyttelton Port Company…
Iveco adds new engine and transmission option to Eurocargo
Iveco has added a new engine horsepower and transmission option to its medium duty Euro6 Eurocargo range. The higher power Tector 7 engine is available on…