Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Lyttelton Port needs higher cranes for straddle carriers
Port of Lyttelton’s container cranes are undergoing work so the port’s new straddle carriers are able to fit under them. Crane lifting is common, and port…
Truck service partnership key to expansion
Transport and logistics company C3 has come a long way since specialising in cargo for the ports. It is one of five operations that make up…
Gisborne welcomes improved roads and port access
Eastland Port general manager Andrew Gaddum is welcoming government funding which is going towards improved roads and port access in the Gisborne region. Gisborne’s central business…
Report questions leadership and culture in Connected Journeys
Deloitte's report into the New Zealand Transport Agency's Connected Journeys Solutions group has raised concerns over its leadership, culture and processes. Contract spending decisions continue to…
Freight start-up Parcelport appoints leader
Auckland-based freight management company Parcelport has appointed Jeff Vollebregt as its chief executive. Parcelport is a cloud-based start-up founded in 2012 to streamline courier and freight…
Foodstuffs supports EV proposal
Foodstuffs is supporting the Government’s “feebate” policy aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable. The grocery giant is currently building three heavy logistics trucks, set to…
Air NZ secures US Navy engine overhaul contract
Air New Zealand’s gas turbines business has won a fourth significant contract to service ten additional US Navy power turbines. The latest contract, worth more than…
TAIC opens inquiry into freight train derailment
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has opened an inquiry into the derailment of a freight train that brought Wellington’s commuter network to a standstill on…
Vehicle imports take a hit in June
The total number of vehicle imports took a hit in June with both cars and commercials down for the month, New Zealand Customs motor vehicle statistics…
Larger log trains to CentrePort
Moving another 100,000 tonnes of logs by rail from the Wairarapa to Wellington’s CentrePort will result in 6,000 fewer truck trips annually, forestry and associate transport…