Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Air NZ to lose $5b and at least 3500 jobs
Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran says the airline is doing all it can to keep critical supply lines open during these “unprecedented times”. The company…
Adelaide Airport plans all-electric bus fleet
A fully electric bus fleet could be introduced to Adelaide Airport by as early as next year – the first Australian airport to do so. That…
Batteries essential for maritime sector – report
Vessel owners have this year had to deal with an ‘emissions control world’ for the first time in a change to the sulphur content allowed in…
Truck drivers need more support
New Zealands truck drivers are working round the clock to keep shelves stocked with essential goods and they deserve support, National transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says…
Govt fast-tracks freight flights
The Government has fast-tracked up to $1 million to help move urgent freight flights for New Zealand’s imports and exports. The funding is part of the $600…
Gough Transport updates on COVID-19
Gough Transport and its brands are supporting customers for essential services. This includes TWL, Transpecs, Gough Materials Handling, Palfinger New Zealand and Gough Industrial Solutions. The…
Mainfreight remains operating across 257 global branches
Mainfreight is working with customers from around the word to confirm their operational status for the next four weeks but reports all 275 of its branches…
All freight is essential and must move: RTF
A port pile-up that will restrict movement in and out of New Zealand of essential goods is looming fast if the Government doesn’t recognise that all…
Video: Nick Leggett on the transport industry response to Covid-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu5mCKsjKQk Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett speaks to TransportTalk editor Nigel Moffiet on the industry’s response as an essential service provider during the Covid-19…
Air New Zealand ramps up cargo, updates network
Air New Zealand is offering importers and exporters a range of charter options to keep cargo moving to and from New Zealand during the Covid-19 outbreak…