Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
NZTA raises toll road charges from March 1
The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorcyclists, motorists and heavy truck and bus operators that toll road charges will increase on March 1. It says…
Gisborne business park boasts transport options
Logistics and freight operations could benefit from a new 18.5-hectare industrial park development in Gisborne. Remaining sections are being marketed at Aerodrome Business Park, across from…
Port of Tauranga posts $49m half year profit
Increased cargo volumes have lifted Port of Tauranga’s half year net profit after tax 4% to $49 million. Transhipment volumes, where containers are transferred from one…
Time to hit the accelerator on NZ’s transport plans
This story first appeared in the february issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE There’s a time for thought, and a time…
Mainfreight prepares for Brexit
Logistics could see some positive results if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a deal, Mainfreight chief executive Don Braid says. Warehousing within the…
Partisan politics doesn’t work for transport
This story first appeared in the february issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Picture a 747 jumbo jet full of passengers.That…
Northport spur line ‘critical’, Govt told
KiwiRail acting chief executive Todd Moyle is urging the government to build a 20-kilometre spur extension to link the Auckland to Whangarei line to the port…
Petition to speed up imports
This story first appeared in the february issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE A member of the vehicle import industry is…
Maintenance dents South Port profit
South Port is reporting a 7.1% drop in net profit after tax for its half year results due to increased repairs and maintenance. The Bluff port…
Amazon, GM in talks with Rivian, reports say
Electric utes could be coming to the market as part of deal between Amazon, General Motors and Rivian Automotive, according to Reuters. The investment could value…