Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
TIL Logistics reports first-half loss
New Zealand freight company TIL Logistics is posting a $15.7 million loss in its first financial report. The business joined the NZ stock market last year…
National leadership won by ex-transport minister
Former transport minister Simon Bridges has won the National Party leadership. Bridges, who won the post after two ballots, told media the Labour-led coalition is taking…
Northport welcomes rail investigation
Marsden Point-based Northport is supporting the Government’s $3 billion provincial growth fund. The port company says it “welcomes” plans to invest in roading and infrastructure projects…
Details about port working group revealed
The working group that will investigate whether Northport is a suitable replacement for the Ports of Auckland is starting to take shape. Released alongside a raft…
Storm hits South Island freight
Work is underway to repair freight lines hit between Blenheim and Christchurch after recent storms. Cyclone Gita caused landslips which closed the State Highway and the…
Regional rail boost in $3bn fund
The reopening of the Wairoa-Napier line for logging trains is among key projects to benefit from the government’s $3 billion provincial growth fund launched today. Regional…
Big ships drive Port of Tauranga growth
Increased container volumes, log exports and transhipped cargo is boosting results at the Port of Tauranga. The company continues to grow with 12.8% increased revenue to…
Port staff give strike notice
Lyttelton Port workers have given notice of a 24-hour strike after mediation failed to resolve concerns over safety and pay. Last effort mediation on Wednesday ended…
Project bidder exits Auckland City Rail Link
Months of delays have hit Auckland's $3.4 billion City Rail Link (CRL) project following the withdrawal of a preferred bidder from the process. It will cause…
Air New Zealand reports $232m interim profit
Growth in short-haul flights and trips across the Tasman and Pacific are factors in Air New Zealand’s strong interim $232 million after tax profit. The half-year…