Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Port operations certificate launched by Mito
A new training programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Port Operations (Level 3) qualification has been launched by Mito. The programme, designed for entry…
Tauranga-Hamilton-Auckland rail service viable: Greens
A passenger rail service between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga starting in 2019 will be trialled by the Green Party – if it is in government. The…
Rail safety campaign targets headphone wearing pedestrians
Pedestrians wearing headphones are the focus of a new rail safety campaign. Rail Safety Week raises awareness about using devices such as smartphones and headphones, which…
Bison launches new container lift system
Container tech company Bison’s latest product aims to make life easier for shipping and logistics operators. The C-Lift P32 is a portable container lift system that…
Freightways boosts annual profit
Courier company Freightways boosted annual profit with its express package and business mail division doing well. It’s also targeting earnings growth for the current financial year…
NZ Post halts audio recording on new EVs
Following discussions with its lawyers, NZ Post has decided to stop the audio recording of workers using new electric delivery vehicles. It follows a complaint from…
Political parties power up transport promises
NZ First and the Green Party are stepping up the rhetoric over vehicle electrification. Making the government’s fleet totally zero emissions by 2025-26 in NZ First’s…
A $5.9 billion funding shortfall forecast for Auckland transport investment
A $5.9 billion funding shortfall is expected for Auckland’s transport investment during the next 10 years. The shortfall would have to be met from the government…
Accelerate fix for Auckland’s transport: Barnett
Immediate steps should be taken by the next government to establish a single integrated transport strategy, delivered within 10 years. So says Auckland Business Forum chairman…
New chief executive for South Port
Nigel Gear has been appointed South Port's new chief executive. Gear is currently the port’s commercial manager, replacing Mark O’Connor who has held the role for…