Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
NZ Post to reduce urban retail footprint as parcel demand reshapes network
NZ Post has confirmed changes to its urban retail store network, saying the current footprint is larger than required for today’s mail volumes and customer behaviour…
Inflation ticks up to 3.1% in December as transport costs rise again
Annual inflation rose to 3.1% in the December 2025 quarter, edging above the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 1–3% target band, according to figures released by…
Port of Tauranga lodges new fast-track application for Stella Passage project
Port of Tauranga has lodged a fresh application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 for its proposed Stella Passage development in Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. The…
Freight costs set to rise as Waioweka Gorge closure bites
Transporting New Zealand says the closure of State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and sharply higher costs for freight customers…
Napier Port trade volumes lift in first quarter as container and bulk cargo grow
Napier Port has reported higher containerised and bulk cargo volumes in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, offset by a sharp decline in cruise…
Demolition begins as Waitohi Picton ferry redevelopment moves into delivery phase
Physical works are now under way on the Waitohi Picton Ferry Redevelopment Project, with demolition of the old vehicle access bridge beginning this week in Picton…
Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support
Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is urging the Government to remove provisions in the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill that would allow existing roads to…
XPO partners with Hannover Fairs for logistics automation show
XPO Exhibitions has announced a joint venture with Hannover Fairs Australia to launch Logistics Automation New Zealand, powered by CeMAT, a new trade show debuting in…
Logistics leaders and Rental heavyweights recognised in New Year Honours
Dr Murray King The 2026 New Year Honours list has recognised key figures across the transport, logistics, and heavy equipment sectors, highlighting contributions to supply chain…
TransportTalk best of 2025: M&A surges and safety under the microscope
From massive corporate acquisitions to significant regulatory shifts for electric fleets, 2025 has been defined by a drive toward scale and sustainability—interspersed with sobering reminders of…