Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Road transport highlighted in $320m training fund
Road transport is being targeted in a new government funding initiative to support training and employment during New Zealand’s COVID-19 economic recovery. The Targeted Training and…
NZ part of global agreement to keep ports open
New Zealand port companies are backing an international declaration for safe and efficient movement of goods and shipping during the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative, led by…
Northland rail work begins
KiwiRail has begun major work on the Northland Line which includes five bridge replacements, 13 tunnel improvements and rail upgrades to Whangarei. The project is…
Logging leads export decline in April
New Zealand log exports fell $211 million (69%) to $96 million in April compared to the same month last year, according to Stats NZ. This…
Vehicle import slump leads to record $1.3b trade surplus
A sharp fall in imports of vehicles, machinery and petroleum combined with steady New Zealand exports led to a record $1.3 billion surplus in April, Stats…
First of new Interislander ferries due 2024
KiwiRail is looking to have two new Interislander ferries built as part of the $400 million it received in this year’s Budget. The new ferries are…
Mainfreight posts $147.9m full-year profit
Mainfreight has posted a full-year net profit of $147.9 million and says it’s well positioned to tackle the ongoing supply chain disruptions brought about by COVID-19…
Napier Port posts strong first half, ‘significant challenges’ ahead
Napier Port has posted net profit of $12.8 million for its half-year result but warns of an “uncertain outlook” due to the impacts of COVID-19…
VIA raises concerns with draft import rules
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is raising a number of concerns in its submission on the draft Import Health Standard (IHS) aimed at keeping…
Transport portfolio unchanged in National Party reshuffle
Hutt South MP Chris Bishop has retained the National Party transport and infrastructure portfolios following a caucus reshuffle under new leader Todd Muller. Meanwhile, senior member…