Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
THL reports tough USA market
Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) is cutting its spending and fleet size in the USA after poor FY2019 results. The New Zealand-based tourism, campervan rental and sales…
Air NZ invests billions for new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners
Air New Zealand has announced a multi-billion dollar investment in a new fleet of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The first of eight new aircraft will join the…
NZ firm Core Transport Technologies sold offshore
Nelson-based Core Transport Technologies has been purchased by Canadian logistics firm Descartes Systems Group for $45 million (US$30m). Core has been operating for more than 10…
Air New Zealand goes electric – but not for planes yet
This story first appeared in the May issue of AutoTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Air New Zealand is flying into its commitment…
Truck driving losing its appeal, survey reports
A trucking survey is pointing to low pay, long hours and driver monitoring as reasons why some drivers are leaving the industry. First Union has carried…
Freight conference winners announced
TransportTalk is announcing the winners of the ticket giveaway for the upcoming Freight Futures 2030 and Fleet Safety conferences. Swire Shipping corporate development manager Tony Spelman…
Report considers ‘long-term future’ of North Island supply chain
This story first appeared in the May issue of AutoTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Developing a plan for an efficient freight network…
Waikato freight hub open for business
This story first appeared in the May issue of AutoTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE A new inland freight hub is being praised…
Northport business case presents ‘bold vision’
Connecting Northport to rail and enabling it to service Auckland-bound freight can make a major contribution to the development of the region, associate transport minister Shane…
Breaking: Ford Queenstown dealership burns
A huge fire at a Queenstown Ford dealership’s new building has been brought under control by firefighters. The building in Grant Road, Frankton, owned by Macaulay…