Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Major solar array to power Toyota NZ logistics hub
Toyota New Zealand has installed one of the country’s largest rooftop solar systems at its national logistics hub in Palmerston North.
Govt backs coastal shipping resilience with final investment
The Government says it is strengthening the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping network through six investments aimed at improving supply chain reliability and ensuring essential…
Kinetic launches cadetship programme to develop future transport leaders
Mass transit operator Kinetic has launched a cadetship programme aimed at developing the next generation of leaders across its operations in Australia and New Zealand. The…
Union warns of ongoing ferry faults
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is warning of a “winter of discontent” on the Cook Strait route as ongoing technical issues affect ferry services.
Expert panel appointed to assess Port of Tauranga Stella Passage application
An expert panel has been appointed to consider Port of Tauranga’s application for the Stella Passage development under the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025. Port of…
Govt backs $8m dredging barge to improve emergency access to regional ports
Access to New Zealand’s smaller ports is set to improve after the Government confirmed an $8 million investment in new dredging equipment aimed at keeping harbours…
Freight firm caught in $420k ComCom penalty
A freight company and an associated business have been ordered to pay $420,000 in penalties after their acquisition of rival suppliers substantially lessened competition in a…
Transport groups call for more driver licensing support
A coalition of transport industry organisations is calling on the Government to boost access to driver education and licensing as more than one million adults in…
Courier firms fined $1.2m after ComCom cartel investigation
Two courier companies have been ordered to pay a combined $1.2 million in penalties after a Commerce Commission investigation found they engaged in cartel conduct in…
MITO marks return to industry ownership with Parliament event
MITO has marked its return to industry ownership with an event at Parliament attended by industry leaders, Members of Parliament and representatives from across the vocational education sector.