Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Fuel sulphur cap set to shake shipping industry
This story first appeared in the September issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE An International Maritime Organization (IMO) target to ban ships…
Fleetview tackles transport hazards
This story first appeared in the September issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Surveillance and technology company Viewtech has released a new…
Sany reports record growth
Sany Heavy Industry is reporting record growth for its half-year results. The Chinese crane, excavation and earthmoving giant recorded net profit of 3.4 billion yuan (US$494…
Dead stink bug found on ship
One dead brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been found on a ship that travelled from Japan to New Zealand since the BMSB season started on…
NZ Intermodal Transport Safety Group formed
A new transport body has been formed to address best safety practice for freight operations. The NZ Intermodal Transport Safety Group (NZITSG) will establish and maintain…
World’s first hydrogen-powered train marks ‘revolution’
The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell train has hit the tracks in Germany. The Coradia iLint, built by French railway manufacturer Alstom, embarked on its first…
Netlogix freight logistics founder finalist in EY awards
Netlogix freight logistics founder Chin Abeywickrama is among finalists for New Zealand’s top entrepreneur award. The 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards is to be…
Kenworth fuel cell trucks part of Port of Los Angeles $82m scheme
The Port of Los Angeles has been awarded $41 million for a zero-emissions project which includes a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. The California…
Airbus considers old-fashioned fuel-saving method
Airbus is considering turning to old fashioned wind power to reduce its fuel consumption in cargo ship logistics. A 500-square-metre "SeaWing" para-sail connecting to the front…
Freight cost rises “inevitable”
Freight cost rises for a wide range of goods are inevitable, the National Road Carriers Association says. NRC chief executive David Aitken says road transport companies…