Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Trucking operator slams port move idea
Carr & Haslam Transport director Chris Carr is rubbishing talk of moving Auckland’s port operations to Whangarei and says the idea “is nuts”. Carr’s company specialises…
Clark and Key support moving Ports of Auckland
Former prime ministers Helen Clark and John Key are backing calls to move Auckland’s port operations to Whangarei. They are endorsing a new social media campaign…
Freightliner Cascadia close to arrival
The new Freightliner Cascadia will soon be arriving in New Zealand following a special unveiling in Australia. Daimler Trucks and Buses chief executive Martin Daum and…
KiwiRail back on track after West Coast slip
KiwiRail has re-opened the section of line at Omoto allowing the TranzAlpine and freight trains to resume operations from Greymouth to Christchurch. “The road and rail…
The true cost of abandoning Auckland’s port?
Before any decisions are made about shutting down Auckland’s port and moving it to Northland, it would be good to look at the facts, says Road…
Cabinet ministers considering controversial port study report
The third and final report created by the Upper North Island Supply Chain (UNISC) Strategy Working Group has been delivered to the relevant cabinet ministers for…
Napier Port outlines 30-year vision
Napier Port has released a preliminary draft of its 30-year master plan and sustainability framework. The Building Future Connections report outlines how the port plans to…
NZ Transport Agency opens applications
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is opening applications to the entry certification and border inspection industry as it seeks to make new appointments and reappointments within…
A month of deals and acquisitions
This story first appeared in the november issue of transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE It’s been a busy month for deals and…
Mainfreight posts $59.1m half-year profit
Mainfreight has announced a net profit of NZ$59.1 million for its half year result to September 30. This is up $3.4m (6.2%) and is a “satisfactory…