Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Mainfreight expands Sydney airfreight
Mainfreight has upgraded its Sydney airfreight storage facilities. The branch has undergone a full refurbishment and increased its footprint from 745 to 3133 square metres. Upgrades…
Stink bugs force ship from Australia
Stink bug infestation has forced the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to send a cargo ship back home. Armacup’s Triumph v1820, which is also…
Freight task tackled for Taylor Swift
International pop star Taylor Swift brought a lot of luggage to her New Zealand stadium tour – more than 350 tonnes of it in fact. Handling…
Vehicle imports could be disrupted by Formula E
Running the multi-million dollar Formula E electric vehicle racing series through Ports of Auckland land could create headaches for vehicle importers. A group which has secured…
City Rail Link firm RCR Tomlinson in administration
Australian engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has been put into administration just weeks after securing a contract for Auckland's NZ$3.4 billion City Rail Link. The company has…
Video: Transport plans target Auckland Airport and south
A project between NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Transport and Auckland Airport is aiming to improve transport options to and from airport and surrounding areas. The Southwest…
Ports of Auckland sale back on agenda?
New tax regulations could encourage Auckland Council to sell the Ports of Auckland’s operating company. Land transfers from council subsidiaries like Panuku which currently owns some…
KiwiRail get $40m for new freight hub
KiwiRail is planning a new freight hub with a $40 million government investment. The company is beginning detailed plans to relocate near Palmerston North and prepare…
Mainfreight half-year profit up 30%
Mainfreight’s continued global growth has seen a year-on-year net profit boost of NZ$13.12 million. The company is reporting NZ$55.90 million net profit, up 30.7%, for the…
Ports of Auckland delays highlighted
Freight delays at the Ports of Auckland is triggering an industry response for better planning and coordination. The National Road Carriers Association and the Ports of…