Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Ken Shirley appointed to Port of Tauranga board
Port of Tauranga Limited has announced the appointment of Ken Shirley to its board, with the former chief executive of the Road Transport Forum — later renamed Transporting NZ — set to replace long-serving director Doug Leeder.
Lyttelton Port Company posts record first-half revenue and profit
Lyttelton Port Company has delivered record revenue and profit in the first half of the financial year, driven by strong growth in bulk cargo volumes and…
Transport groups reject corridor tolling as ‘double-dipping’
Transport industry groups are backing the use of tolling to help fund and bring forward new roads, but are united in opposing proposals that would allow…
Autosmart opens Hamilton distribution site
Autosmart New Zealand has opened a new distribution site in Hamilton as it expands its coverage across the wider Waikato region, targeting growing demand from automotive…
Auckland’s electric train fleet expansion complete ahead of CRL opening
Auckland’s $330 million electric train fleet expansion is complete, with the arrival of the 23rd and final new unit rolling into port.
Transport company failures up 27% year-on-year
Transport-related company liquidations rose 27% year-on-year in 2025, contributing to the highest overall level of business failures since 2010, new credit data shows The January 2026…
Transport Well workforce programme secures first grant
The Transport Well Charitable Trust has received its first grant funding, marking a milestone in its efforts to deliver industry-led workforce initiatives for New Zealand’s commercial transport sector.
Freightways completes $81m acquisition of Australian express operator VT Freight Express
Freightways has completed its acquisition of Australian express freight operator VT Freight Express (VTFE), strengthening its presence in the Australian express market and expanding its business-to-business…
Urgent transport recovery work continues across North Island
Urgent work is continuing to restore and strengthen transport links across the North Island after severe storms and flooding caused widespread damage to state highways and local roads, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.
Isuzu retains heavy commercial market leadership in NZ
Isuzu NZ general manager Dave Ballantyne. Isuzu New Zealand has retained its position as the market leader in the heavy commercial vehicle segment in 2025, while…