Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
First fast-track project approved: Auckland port wharf expansion gets green light
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first project under the Government’s new Fast-track Approvals Act. The…
Freightways lifts profit 12.9%, declares higher dividend
Freightways Group has posted a solid full-year result despite a contracting economy, with net profit rising 12.9% to $80.1m for the 12 months to June 30…
Interislander retires Aratere ferry after 26 years of Cook Strait crossings
The Interislander ferry Aratere has made its final Cook Strait journey, officially retiring after more than two decades of service. The vessel departed Picton at 11am…
KiwiRail reaches $144m settlement with Hyundai over cancelled iReX ferries
KiwiRail has agreed to pay South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard $144 million to settle the cancellation of the Interislander ferry replacement project, Project iReX. The…
Court clears Lyttelton Port to proceed with restructure after union challenge
The Employment Court has lifted an injunction halting a major restructure at Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), clearing the way for the port to proceed with plans…
Napier Port lifts profits on strong container volumes
Napier Port has reported a sharp rise in earnings for the June quarter, with growth driven by higher container volumes, yield management and tight cost control…
FedEx launches import tool to streamline customs for Kiwi businesses
FedEx has launched a new import tool aimed at helping New Zealand businesses navigate the complexities of international trade. The FedEx Import Tool gives importers greater…
Transporting NZ backs Rail Safety Week, urges drivers to lift their game
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says freight companies have a vital role in preventing accidents at level crossings as TrackSAFE Foundation’s Rail Safety Week…
Hillside Workshop rolls out 500th rail wagon
Dunedin’s Hillside Workshop has produced its 500th rail wagon since starting production in March 2024, marking a major milestone for KiwiRail’s South Island operations.
Aratere set for final Cook Strait sailing
Interislander has confirmed the Aratere will make its final scheduled Cook Strait sailing on August 18, marking a major step towards the company’s new rail-enabled ferries…