Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Christchurch Airport reporting 50% profit lift
Christchurch Airport (CIAL) is reporting an increased net profit, revenue, and total declared dividends resulting from record passenger numbers and strong property growth. CIAL’s net profit…
Volume of ASEAN vehicle imports double since 2013
New Zealand’s two-way trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was $15.2 billion in the June 2017 year. According to Stats New Zealand, goods…
Bracewell departing Freightways, new ceo appointed
After a 34-year career with Freightways, and 18 years as its managing director, Dean Bracewell is stepping down from his current position on December 31, 2017…
Mt Messenger bypass decision pleases road transport sector
The Government’s announcement to proceed with option C for the Mt Messenger Bypass has the full support of the road transport sector. Road Transport Forum chief…
Ports of Auckland posts $60m profit
Record numbers of cars and construction materials coming into the Ports of Auckland have helped the organisation post a $60.3 million for the year ended June…
Peters’ port plan rubbished
New Zealand First’s plan to move all Ports of Auckland operations to Northport by 2027 and end car deliveries by 2019 have been rubbished by industry…
Allow extra time for airport journeys
Changes to several intersections along the South-Western motorway (State Highway 20A) are causing delays around the airport. The New Zealand Transport Agency is encouraging drivers travelling…
Strategic partnership to boost Trans-Tasman trade
New Zealand supply chain collaborator, Kotahi, and Australian supply chain manager, Pro Kinetics, are creating a strategic partnership to strengthen their businesses and trans-Tasman trade. Pro…
Kaikoura earthquake costs KiwiRail $40 million
KiwiRail’s operating surplus for the 2017 financial year suffered a $40 million loss from the aftermath of the Kaikoura earthquake. KiwiRail also absorbed a $9 million…
Record Northport throughput provides $10m surplus
Record cargo throughput at Northport has netted a tax paid $10 million surpluses for joint venture owner Marsden Maritime Holdings Ltd for the year ended 30…