Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Government’s port study “doesn’t really change anything”
The new Labour-led government’s decision to put together a study that will look at the Ports of Auckland’s future isn’t a concern for the company. Labour’s…
Fleets support real-world emissions tests
The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA) has shown its support of changing the way fuel consumption and emissions figures are measured and represented. The peak body…
From warehouse floor to national manager
This story first appeared in the October issue of Dieseltalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE When school leaver Mike Brears joined the Gough Group…
New government must focus on transport
Industry leaders are urging the new Labour-New Zealand First-Green government to keep pace with fixing the country’s transport system. Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley…
Trucks to go from Port Otago?
Trucks visiting Port Otago could eventually be a thing of the past. The port is championing rail as a preferred option for getting freight to and…
Council talks port relocation
The next steps have been taken in Auckland Council’s plans to relocate the Ports of Auckland. That’s despite uncertainty about where moving Auckland’s port operations to…
CentrePort to demolish Statistics House
Stats New Zealand will be on the hunt for a permanent new home following CentrePort’s decision to demolish the quake-damaged Statistics House. The building was badly…
Infrastructure exec nominated to join Auckland Airport board
The latest nominee to join Auckland Airport’s board as a director has an impressive background in infrastructure development. As the company embarks on its ambitious 30…
KiwiRail wins top business support award
KiwiRail has won the supreme award at the AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards.. The awards recognise and celebrate organisations and individuals that deliver…
Mixed import results for commercial vehicles
The number of new commercial vehicles imported into the country took a tumble in September. Light commercials under 3500kg GVM dipped to 2558 in September, compared…