Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
NZ technician wins Asia Pacific championship
CablePrice technician Levi Webster has won the 2018 Hitachi Top Technician Asia Pacific regional final and will now compete in the world final. Webster, who is…
Tairāwhiti set for $312m transport investment
A $312 million investment for improved transport connections in Gisborne has been announced by regional economic development minister Shane Jones. It includes $151.7 million towards road…
Vehicle logistics companies clean-up after Japanese typhoon
Those involved in the Japanese used import trade have begun the clean-up effort after Typhoon Jebi caused major damage at ports in Kobe and Osaka. Autohub…
Ports of Auckland worker dies
A Ports of Auckland worker killed after a straddle carrier he was driving tipped over has left colleagues “devastated”. Laboom Midnight Dyer, 23, suffered critical injuries…
TransportTalk readership surges
The number of readers of TransportTalk reached a new record in August. Monthly readership of stories in the twice-weekly news alerts reached 16,873 — up 2959…
Transport funding ‘missed opportunity, RTF says
The Road Transport Forum is labelling the Government’s latest National Land Transport Programme a “missed opportunity”. RTF chief executive Ken Shirley says the three-year $16.9 billion…
Port of Tauranga to appeal legal notice
The Port of Tauranga has been issued an abatement notice by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for allegedly discharging contaminated stormwater. A witness reported the…
Government promises better freight in $16.9b transport plan
Improved freight connections to ports, airports and distribution centres will be part of the Government’s $16.9 billion National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) package. Revamped intersections, median…
TIL Logistics earnings forecast hit by disruptions
TIL logistics is reporting a weaker than expected annual result due to weather disruptions and a jump in operating costs. The transport and logistics group’s adjusted…
Road pricing, ITS and public transport key to addressing congestion
Road pricing, intelligent transport systems (ITS) and public transport investment are the top three areas to address congestion. That’s the outcome of a Beca-sponsored poll of…