Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Port clears vehicles after stink bug restrictions lifted
Ports of Auckland is clearing a backlog of vehicles from its wharves after the Ministry of Primary Industries lifted enhanced restrictions earlier this month. The restrictions…
Deere-Hitachi celebrate 30 year partnership
John Deere and Hitachi Construction Machinery are celebrating 30 years of business. The Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation was established in 1988 to combine the strength of the two brands in…
Genter to attend International Transport Forum
Leaders from around the world are gathering to tackle transport safety and security. Associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter is in Leipzig, Germany to attend the…
Freightliner parts with ‘much-loved’ Argosy
Freightliner’s popular Argosy model is coming to an end. Freightliner New Zealand has announced the current generation model will depart New Zealand showrooms in early 2020…
Techweek’18 includes transport tech
Transport features in Techweek’18 from May 19-27. All things from artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) which can apply to transport, through to…
Final delays on new intersection to Auckland Airport
Final preparations for State Highway 20A to Auckland Airport have been delayed due to bad weather. The NZ Transport Agency says this has required it to…
Ports of Auckland set for crane training innovation
Ports of Auckland will be the first in the world to try out new simulation-based operator training for its remote desk-controlled ship-to-shore cranes. Port crane simulation-based…
NZTA get ball rolling on light rail
The NZ Transport Agency is set to take the lead in setting up Auckland’s light rail network. The Government has confirmed NZTA will be setting up…
Union questions KiwiRail move to diesel
The Rail and Maritime Union is slamming plans to replace electric trains with diesel on the North Island main trunk line. The union also claims the…
Northport picked as cement transport hub
Fletcher Building is now shipping its Golden Bay Cement directly out of Northport. The port’s container lifting capability and new fortnightly coastal shipping service will improve…