Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Increased biosecurity measures challenge Ports of Auckland
Vehicle carriers that originated in or visited Japan are spending up to three times as long unloading, causing a juggling act for Ports of Auckland. Ships…
A transport revolution is happening
Thought provoking ideas around transportation and city living were presented by keynote speaker Greg Lindsay to about 150 delegates at the T-Tech Conference in Auckland. It’s…
Lyttelton Port offers union 3% increase
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is offering striking union members a 3% pay increase. LPC operations manager Paul Monk says, in a statement today, the company will…
Transport leaders back Manawatu Gorge replacement
Leading road and transport associations are backing the new route to replace Manawatu Gorge. Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley says he is fully supportive…
Wood exports thriving at Eastland Port
Gisborne’s Eastland Port is reporting big growth in wood exports. The company now sends the same amount of wood in a day and a half as…
Sepang Express arrives in Auckland
Stink bug affected vehicle carrier the Sepang Express has landed at the Ports of Auckland. It will undergo a controlled, deck by deck discharge of vehicles…
Strike at Lyttelton Port suspended
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has reached an agreement with the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) to extend the withdrawal of strike notices until Tuesday March…
Lyttleton Port strike action begins
Lyttleton Port workers have walked off the job and industrial action could last up to 12 days. Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) members announced the…
Jami-Lee Ross named opposition transport spokesman
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has been promoted as senior whip and new opposition spokesman for transport and infrastructure. He replaces Papakura MP Judith Collins who moves…
Fuso Financial gives Angel Transport
For family-owned and operated Angel Transport, brand loyalty, quality, and a flexible finance package have kept the business flying high and leading the way with its…