Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Video: Mercedes-Benz Actros Distribution arrives in New Zealand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ZMlx8ABI0 Mercedes-Benz has launched an all-new Actros Distribution range in New Zealand. The 18 to 26 tonne trucks are targeted primarily for the city transport market…
Greg Miller appointed new KiwiRail chairman
The Government has announced Greg Miller as new KiwiRail board chairman. It follows the resignation of Trevor Janes who left the board on June 30. Miller…
Commercial vehicle imports up slightly
Commercial vehicle imports are up slightly in July, NZ Customs motor vehicle statistics show. The total number of truck and van imports for the month was…
Centurion wins $75m transport deal with Anglo American
Australian transport company Centurion has been selected by multinational mining firm Anglo American to service all operations throughout the Bowen Basin. The AU$75 million deal includes…
Workshops on future transport run in August
A New Mobility Workshop to prepare those involved in transportation decision-making for significant coming changes to mobility is planned across New Zealand and Australia during August…
Criticism of imported vehicle report delay “no surprise”: Vinsen
VIA chief executive David Vinsen isn't surprised Auckland Council has been ordered to apologise over delays releasing a report about the future of the imported vehicle trade…
Toll opens new Singapore freight hub
Toll Group has opened a new NZ$245 million logistics hub in Tuas, Singapore. Named Toll City, the one-million-square-foot site is set to increase the freight firm’s…
Hastings food hub has transport backing
Freight company Tomoana Warehousing and Transport is behind a new 16.5-hectare food hub development in the Hawke’s Bay. Tomoana Food Hub, its sister company, is set…
Fiat Chrysler global leadership change
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ferrari and CNH Industrial have a new leader at the helm after chief executive Sergio Marchionne’s health took an unexpected turn. Marchionne, 66…
DHL Express aircraft upgrades includes trans-Tasman
Global freight company DHL is set to use a larger plane on its trans-Tasman service as it revamps its international fleet. The firm is replacing its…