Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
KiwiRail lays 4km of Auckland line
KiwiRail is laying more than four kilometres of new rail on Auckland’s Eastern line. The work is taking place during the level 4 lockdown and is…
Daimler and Volvo Group form fuel cell partnership
Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group are forming a partnership for the development and sale of fuel cell technology. The 50/50 joint venture aims to deliver road…
Freight movement and trade key to recovery: Parker
New Zealand freight movement and trade will play a key role in bringing economic recovery once the country exits level 4 lockdown, trade and export growth…
New freight rules allow vehicle deliveries
Government adjustments to enable more freight movement under level 4 lockdown means all vehicles can now be transported to dealerships and compliance centres if they are…
Greens go for electric rail
The Greens highlight fast intercity electric rail improvements as the type of climate-friendly, job-creating project that should be prioritised for post COVID-19 economic stimulus investment. A…
Shipping containers available in record time to ensure exporting continues
New Zealand container storage and service company ContainerCo is sourcing and making shipping containers available in record time for New Zealand exporters to move goods across…
Port of Tauranga sets up giant crane
Port of Tauranga is moving its newest and largest container crane into position. The port's ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane arrived in parts from Ireland in mid-February…
More freight free to move
The Government has made some adjustments to enable all freight to move to ease supply chain pressure during the level 4 lockdown. “A refinement of the…
Dealerships unlikely to fully open under level 3
Prime minster Jacinda Ardern has announced details of what businesses are allowed to open under level 3 restrictions - with retail showrooms unlikely to return under…
Interislander carries essential freight
The Interislander ferries are playing a key role in New Zealand's response to COVID-19, moving hundreds of essential workers between the North and South Islands during…