Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
New faces of road transport honoured
Women and young drivers were celebrated at the New Zealand Road Transport Industry Awards held at Wairakei Resort on September 25. “With an ageing workforce, and…
Understanding needed for transport sector
This story first appeared in the September issue of TransportTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE My role is to help people outside the…
Hall of fame celebrates best in transport
Hundreds of people throughout the Australasian trucking industry will be gathering in Invercargill to celebrate excellence in their field. Around 500 people will be attending the…
Moana Chief launched for NZ coastal shipping
Pacifica Shipping has officially launched the MV Moana Chief for coastal services throughout New Zealand. The 1700 TEU (20-foot equivalent units) vessel is set to meet…
Port Nelson reports $15.3m profit
Port Nelson has posted net profit after tax of $15.3 million on the back of strong cargo growth for the financial year. Cargo volume continued to…
Ports of Auckland reports growing pains
Ports of Auckland’s council dividend will be reduced by more than $100 million over the next two years as a result of its “capital expansion” period…
Boss’ pay rise a ‘kick in the guts’, union says
Union member workers at Port Otago are calling for better fatigue management and more pay in light of the company’s recent annual results. Represented by the…
Port Otago posts $49.3m profit
Council-owned Port Otago has posted $49.3 million net profit after tax for its 2018/19 financial year with some headwinds expected for the year ahead. Net profit…
Interislander $35m upgrades to improve freight
KiwiRail is taking steps to replace its aging Interislander ferry fleet with vessels better equipped for rail and freight. The Government has allocated $35 million for…
Images: Electric barges pitched for vehicle imports
Around 500 vehicles a day could be moved off the Ports of Auckland to Highbrook on electric barges under a plan being considered by Auckland Council…