Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Mainfreight opens new Sydney warehouse
Mainfreight has opened a new food grade and dangerous goods certified third-party logistics warehouse in Sydney. The 13,000 square metre Kookaburra site will see an official…
Air New Zealand takes Z Energy to court over fuel disruption
Air New Zealand is seeking around $4 million in damages from Z Energy over the 2017 pipeline rupture. The airline is being represented by Nathan Gedye…
Rideshare areas at Auckland Airport
A dedicated rideshare area will be available at Auckland Airport’s domestic and international terminals from March 20. This follows formalising of arrangements between Uber and the…
Picton truck park gets port management
Port Marlborough is set to take over the operation of Picton’s Waitohi Domain truck park. The facility was constructed last year in an effort to ease…
Private funding key to Auckland’s transport woes, business forum says
Auckland’s transport funding model isn’t working and private investment is a key solution, Auckland Business Forum chair Michael Barnett says. Central and local government funding has…
CentrePort reports $11.9m half-year profit
Wellington’s CentrePort has reported a net profit of $11.9 million for its half-year results. The result is up $7.2 million from the previous corresponding period. Operating…
Commercial imports hold steady in February
The total number of vehicle imports are down in February but commercials are holding steady, NZ Customs motor vehicle statistics show. The total number of all…
Toll launches first Bass Strait voyage
Toll Group has launched the first voyage of two new ships across the Bass Strait marking a boost in freight between mainland Australia and Tasmania. Tasmanian…
Ports of Auckland results reflect ‘difficult’ period
Ports of Auckland has seen a negative impact on half year results due to construction and capacity issues. Total revenue is up 2.5% to $123.6 million…
Air NZ profit drops, cargo up
Air New Zealand is reporting an $80 million drop in net profit after tax for its half year result. The company posted $152m net profit after…