Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Fastway Couriers celebrating driver and canine partnership
As part of the company's first "Courier Day" where Fastway's head office staff leave their desks and get behind the wheel, the business is also celebrating…
Peters makes last ditch port stand
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has taken a swipe at suggestions the Ports of Auckland should be moved to the Firth of Thames. Speaking at…
Fuel pipeline disruption easing
Airline fuel allocations at Auckland Airport are moving from 30% to 50% from today and Air New Zealand is expecting to operate its regular schedule today…
Eurocargo hits the sweet spot for honey producer
Many honey lovers are likely unaware of the lengths honey producers go to for ensuring top quality produce. Beehives need to be regularly moved from location…
Land Rover Discovery tows 110-tonne road train
The sight of a seven-trailer truck being pulled by an SUV sounds far-fetched – but a Land Rover Discovery is proving otherwise. To celebrate the arrival…
Exports grow economy 0.8% in June quarter
New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8% in the June 2017 quarter, following a revised 0.6% increase in the March quarter. “Strong export and domestic…
Parties answer critical road transport questions
This story first appeared in the September issue of Dieseltalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE With the election just around the corner, it is…
Coastal shipping and road transport maintaining fuel supply
Four vessels will deliver fuel to ports around New Zealand between now and Saturday ensuring continuity of supply according to the oil industry. As the pipeline…
Business as usual for airfreight exporters
According to Export New Zealand despite the aviation fuel shortage at Auckland Airport, it is business as usual for overseas-bound airfreight with perishable goods receiving the…
Providing real-time global supply chain visibility
Third-party logistics provider (3PL) C.H. Robinson is launching a supply chain technology that provides real-time global visibility across all modes and regions in one platform called…