Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Transport involvement in Biosecurity Week
Biosecurity Week has a focus on the Port of Tauranga with staff, transitional facilities, associated industries such as transporters and other logistical operators, and biosecurity experts…
‘No’ from Ardern to Auckland port expansion
Ports of Auckland's proposal to extend a wharf 13 metres into the Waitemata Harbour is opposed by prime minister Jacinda Ardern. After meeting Auckland mayor Phil…
Collins takes transport lead for National
Well-known politician Judith Collins has been handed responsibility for transport in a post-election reshuffle of National’s portfolios. As the largest party in parliament, National leader Bill…
Big changes earmarked for Ports of Auckland
A new plan outlining the Ports of Auckland’s future includes the removal of all of Marsden Wharf and part of a wharf known as ‘B1’. The…
Driverless tech tested by new partnership
Autonomous vehicle technology is being put to the test at a 2023-hectare California proving ground under a new partnership between the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and…
Rail up and running after quake
Freight will begin running again between Blenheim and Christchurch, KiwiRail has announced. Two return freight services will operate each night, Radio New Zealand reports. Running the…
Rail back on the cards for Gisborne?
The new government’s focus on the regions and rail could benefit Gisborne. Gisborne Rail Co-operative spokeswoman Gillian Ward says reintroducing the rail line would benefit the…
Emirates plans autonomous vehicles at airports
Emirates airline intends developing a driverless vehicle fleet, initially for cargo carrying. It’s likely this will be trialled at Dubai international airport, operating within the airport…
Fuel tax likely to push courier costs up: Bracewell
Outgoing Freightways managing director Dean Bracewell is predicting the new government’s regional fuel tax for Auckland will push courier prices up. The prediction comes on the…
Airport’s infrastructure challenges raised at AGM
Shareholders at Auckland Airport’s annual general meeting have made it clear they want better access to the precinct. Chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden told the…