Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
NZI appoints transport and logistics manager
NZI has appointed Daniel McIntyre as transport and logistics manager, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the insurer’s support for the freight sector.
New rail line opens in Auckland, touted to unlock freight and faster trains
Auckland’s Third Main Line — a 6.5km third track between Wiri and Middlemore — has opened, with ministers saying it will be a "game changer" for…
Bitumen import terminal milestone marked at Marsden Point
From left: Higgins general manager Andrew McRae, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Channel Infrastructure chief executive Rob Buchanan.
Construction to begin on safer new Auckland rail station bridges
Final designs for new pedestrian bridges at Glen Innes, Takanini and Te Mahia stations have been released ahead of construction starting later this year. The new…
$802m battery electric train fleet coming to Lower North Island
A new fleet of 18 battery electric trains will replace ageing diesel locomotives on the Wairarapa and Manawatū lines, following the signing of a contract with…
Weatherell Transport trials fully electric semi-trailer
Weatherell Transport has begun trialling a fully electric semi-trailer, supplied by Fruehauf. The Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe trailer features a high-voltage battery system, an electric refrigeration unit…
Supply chain consultancy Middlebank appoints Philip Walsh as associate
Supply chain and value chain management consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group has appointed experienced executive Philip Walsh as an associate, strengthening its advisory capability in finance, operations and logistics.
NRC: Freight must be a priority in Auckland transport reforms
Auckland’s freight needs must be treated as a priority and not “an afterthought” under sweeping reforms to the city’s transport governance, the National Road Carriers Association…
Democracy back in the driver’s seat for Auckland transport, ministers say
The Government has unveiled sweeping changes to how transport is run in Auckland, shifting most powers from Auckland Transport (AT) to Auckland Council and creating a…
Letter of intent signed for new Cook Strait rail ferries
Ferry Holdings has secured a preferred supplier for two new Cook Strait rail-capable ferries and signed a letter of intent to begin final technical negotiations, Rail…