Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Petrol and vehicles boost May imports
Imports of petroleum products and motor vehicles pushed total imports to $4.8 billion in May 2017, up $635 million on the same time last year. Stats…
The Warehouse trials EV two-hour delivery service
The Warehouse is trialling a two-hour delivery service in Auckland using an electric vehicle (EV) which it hopes to expand nationwide. The retail group was facing…
Increasing Autumn and Spring Tourism boosting economy
Increased tourism numbers in Spring 2016 and Autumn 2017 grew the New Zealand economy by providing more revenue for transport and rental operators as well as…
Integrated transport system for Canterbury
An integrated approach to transport planning and infrastructure investment in Canterbury will see central and local government working closely together. Transport Minister Simon Bridges is in…
Channel dredging brings certainty to Port Otago
The granting of a 25-year maintenance dredging and disposal consent for the Otago harbour channel will allow Port Otago to cater for increasingly bigger ships on…
Port of Tauranga’s millionth container milestone
The Port of Tauranga is today marking a significant milestone, as the one millionth container passes through its terminal. “The Port of Tauranga is the largest…
Auckland Airport announcing 30th airline partner
Auckland Airport says Norfolk Island Airlines inaugural flight on Sunday, June 18, signalled the arrival of its 30th commercial passenger airline partner. The addition of Norfolk…
Ports of Auckland “best seaport” finalist
Ports of Auckland has been selected as a finalist for the Best Seaport in Oceania, the only New Zealand port to make the finals. For the…
Cummins delivering electrified powertrains in 2019
Cummins is announcing that it will begin delivery of electrified powertrains in 2019, including battery electric and plug-in hybrids. "These are just the first steps as…
Port response to Holden NZ boss
Responding to comments made by Holden New Zealand managing director Kristian Aquilina to Auto Media Group last week, Ports of Auckland says the current wharf congestion…