Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Taranaki Connect freight hub launched
Symons Group has partnered with KiwiRail to launch Taranaki Connect, a regional freight hub aimed at improving access to rail and reducing transport costs for businesses moving goods in and out of the province.
Logistics investment driving industrial property pipeline
Hundreds of millions of dollars is expected to be invested in large-scale industrial property developments as growth in New Zealand’s primary export sector drives demand for logistics, cold storage and distribution infrastructure.
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated national distribution centre
Safety equipment supplier NZ Safety Blackwoods has opened a new national distribution centre in South Auckland, consolidating five existing sites into a single purpose-built facility.
Fuel shock fears ripple through SMEs as transport costs bite
New Zealand businesses reliant on transport and logistics are bracing for higher costs and potential disruption as fuel price concerns surge, with a new MYOB survey…
Fuel shock driving behaviour shifts, Transport Minister says
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says New Zealand is already seeing significant changes in driving behaviour as fuel prices rise following the Middle East conflict, highlighting the…
Public transport patronage rises as fuel costs climb
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says public transport is playing a key role in responding to fuel price pressures, with patronage increasing across parts of the…
Public transport body reaches 100 members
The Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ) has reached 100 members, doubling in size over the past three years with the addition of global infrastructure and mobility company Egis.
Superhui planned to strengthen NZ freight and supply chains
Tainui Group Holdings and conferencing partner Brightstar have announced a national “superhui” aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s critical freight and supply chains. Aka Raupapa – the…
Foodstuffs adds electric heavy truck to chilled freight fleet
Foodstuffs North Island is adding a new electric truck to its supply chain fleet, with the vehicle set to begin deliveries next week. The Deepway Star…
Transport and logistics job ads on the rise
Job ads across New Zealand’s transport and logistics sector are rising again, with new data from SEEK showing continued demand for drivers and freight-related roles. The…