Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
SkyBus on route towards a million passengers
The CBD to Auckland Airport express bus operator SkyBus is enjoying 11% annual passenger growth with more than 900,000 users in the past 12 months…
Freight is rolling again on Main North Line
More than ten months after the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, freight is rolling again today on the South Island’s Main North Line The first train carrying goods…
Fixing Auckland transport needs a three-pronged plan
The Auckland Business Forum is calling on the next Government to change how the city has traditionally tackled its transportation problems. "If we could duplicate across…
Isuzu makes Brisbane parts facility Oceania distribution hub
Isuzu Australia Limited’s (IAL) 15,000 square metre parts facility in Brisbane has been transformed into the company’s regional distribution hub in the Oceania region. The warehouse…
Diesel imports increase 41% to meet demand
Continued growth in diesel for land transport saw overall energy demand in New Zealand rise for the fifth consecutive year according to a MBIE report, Energy…
Sydney NSW trialling on-demand public transport
Commuters in Sydney, NSW will be able to choose a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter transfer minibus in the first series of some on-demand public transport trials. The new…
KiwiRail starting up first post-quake freight service
KiwiRail says the first freight services to run again on the rail line between Picton and Christchurch will begin September 15. The line was out of…
Meat and dairy lift manufacturing export volume
The volume of meat and dairy product manufacturing rose in the June 2017 quarter, according to Stats NZ. Sales values also increased, coinciding with high prices…
Diesel train fleet heading to Mozambique
Mozambique will be the new home for eight sets of diesel engine units and carriages formerly used by Auckland Transport's passenger rail operation. The fleet of…
New pilot vessel arrives at CentrePort
A New Zealand-made pilot vessel has arrived at CentrePort, bringing better capabilities to help future shipping navigate Wellington’s harbour. The ship is named Te Haa, meaning…