Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
$10.3b to move Ports of Auckland?
Ending operations at the Ports of Auckland and developing Northport is being suggested in a government-commissioned supply chain report. The recommendation is part of the second…
Champion Freight merges operations
New Zealand logistics provider Champion Freight has merged its warehousing and distribution businesses into a single operation. The move “enhances the company’s position as a leading…
Bus conference to cover future transport
The future of electric vehicles will be among topics up for discussion at the annual Bus and Coach Association annual conference next week. The “evolution of…
Used cars and commercials lead drop in imports
Vehicle imports were down in September lead by a decline in used cars, vans and trucks, according to New Zealand Customs Motor Vehicle Statistics. The total…
Inductees honoured at Road Transport Hall of Fame
Leaders in the trucking industry have been honoured at the Road Transport Hall of Fame. Five inductees were welcomed to the Hall of Fame at a…
Port boss dismisses vehicle imports to Northport
Moving car and light commercial vehicle imports from Auckland to Northport is a “no-goer”. That’s according to Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson who told…
NZ Post records $121m loss
NZ Post has reported a net loss after tax of $121 million for the financial year. Last year the company made profit of $13m but this…
Ports of Auckland reports a ‘challenging year’
Ports of Auckland has posted its annual results showing a slight rise in revenue to $248.1 million. Net profit after tax was $53.9 million compared to…
Napier Port welcomes new tug
Napier Port’s new tug, Kaweka, is about to start its long journey from Vietnam to Hawke’s Bay. It will be the third tug for the port…
RTF supports law changes to stop late payers
The Road Transport Forum is welcoming legislative changes to tackle “unfair commercial practices” such as late payments. The Government is proposing two key changes under the…