Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
MTA supports fuel market report
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is welcoming the release of the Commerce Commission’s draft report on retail fuel market competition. MTA chief executive Craig Pomare says…
Daimler delivers Freightliner eCascadia
Daimler Trucks has delivered the first two Class 8 battery electric Freightliner eCascadias for customers at its research and development centre in Portland. The trucks are…
Napier Port joins NZX main board
Napier Port is now open for trading on the NZX main board following an initial public offering (IPO) to eligible investors. The port’s final IPO price…
Major training reforms to impact transport industry
This story first appeared in the August issue of TransportTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The Government has confirmed it will be merging…
Ruakura port to boost golden triangle freight
An inland port in Hamilton’s Ruakura, a subsidiary of Tainui Group Holdings, is set to boost freight services thanks to a long-term partnership agreement with Port…
Zero carbon transport services offered
A Kiwi all-electric transport company officially launches in Lower Hutt in Wellington on August 14. ZeroC claims to be New Zealand’s first 100% electric transport company…
SkyBus and Uber trial airport express
The first dedicated ‘front door to airport’ service for Auckland’s North Shore residents will be trialled by SkyBus and Uber. Launched on August 14, the three-month…
Ports of Auckland hit in storm
Around 30 shipping containers were knocked over at Ports of Auckland in a heavy storm which wreaked havoc in the city on Monday night. Ports of…
Transport leaders make up NBR Rich List
The National Business Review has released its annual Rich List, with a number of transport and automotive industry leaders and families included. Bruce Plested – $690 million –…
Rail Safety Week highlights near misses
More than 400 near misses were recorded on railway lines throughout New Zealand last year and this is being highlighted for Rail Safety Week. The campaign is organised…