Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
DHL opens advanced health logistics site in Auckland, adding 20% capacity
DHL Supply Chain has opened what it calls New Zealand’s "most advanced" life sciences and healthcare logistics facility as part of a NZ$90 million investment that…
Transport rule review will cut red tape, freight group says
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) says the Government’s move to consult on modernising land transport rules is "long overdue" and should remove unnecessary red tape that slows operators and drags on productivity.
Move Logistics trims first-quarter loss as cost cuts lift margins
Move Logistics Group says trading in the first quarter of FY26 showed further improvement, with cost reductions and efficiency gains lifting margins despite a weak economy…
Port Nelson lifts full-year profit as cargo holds steady at 3.2m tonnes
Port Nelson has posted a net profit after tax of $7.1 million for the year to June 30, up $900,000 on 2024, as overall cargo volumes…
Watch: World-first liquid-hydrogen refuelling at Christchurch Airport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHY2zAKjIqE&feature=youtu.be A New Zealand–Australian consortium has completed what it says is a world-first liquid-hydrogen refuelling of composite aviation tanks at an international airport, paving the way…
Logistics firm backs NZ Food Network’s bigger Christchurch hub
National food rescue charity, the New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), has expanded its South Island operations with a new distribution centre in Hornby, Christchurch with the backing of local logistics business, Waireka Group.
North Island road freight awards honour sector standouts
Outstanding contributions to the road freight sector were recognised at Transporting New Zealand’s 2025 North Island Road Freight Industry Awards in Napier on October 11, with honours spanning safety, innovation, training and leadership.
Work starts on major Rolleston transport upgrade
Construction has begun on the State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements, a multi-stage roading project the Government says will boost safety and unlock growth in Canterbury’s…
Watch: Freight train hits stranded truck at Waikanae level crossing, inquiry under way
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is investigating after a northbound freight train struck a heavy road vehicle at the Elizabeth Street level crossing in Waikanae…
KiwiRail names two new directors
KiwiRail directors Rob Jager and Bruce Wattie will complete their service on October 31, with two new directors appointed from November 1, Rail Minister Winston Peters says.