Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Northland tipped for revival with rail link, dry dock and fuel hub
Northland is being positioned as New Zealand’s next economic powerhouse, with Government ministers outlining proposals for a commercial dry dock, expanded fuel storage, a rail connection…
KiwiRail to mothball Ohai Line as coal freight ends
A large portion of the rail line between Invercargill and Ohai is set to be mothballed, with KiwiRail confirming the move follows the planned closure of…
Mainstream acquires freight firm PBT in major logistics move
New Zealand freight and logistics firm Mainstream has acquired PBT, one of the country’s longest-standing transport operators, in a move that strengthens its national supply chain…
Swissport opens new cargo centre at Auckland Airport
Swissport has officially launched operations at its new, state-of-the-art Auckland Cargo Centre, expanding its air freight footprint in New Zealand and across the Asia-Pacific region. Strategically…
FreightInsure launches embedded insurance for NZ freight industry
A new embedded insurance platform has launched in New Zealand, offering freight customers a more flexible way to cover goods in transit as part of the…
Mainfreight chairman urges New Zealand to think bigger
Mainfreight chairman Bruce Plested has challenged New Zealand businesses to lift their sights beyond the domestic market, using the company’s 2025 annual shareholders meeting to highlight the wealth gap between New Zealand and countries like the Netherlands, and to push for greater ambition at a national level.
Transport operator pleads guilty to manslaughter over fatal Remuera truck incident
A business owner has admitted to manslaughter after an unroadworthy 20-tonne truck he was driving rolled downhill and fatally struck a construction worker during roadworks in…
Mercedes-Benz hands over NZ vans distribution to Keith Andrews Group
Mercedes-Benz Vans has signed a major agreement with Keith Andrews Group, shifting responsibility for van distribution and servicing operations in New Zealand to the commercial vehicle…
Opioids and amphetamines rise in Kiwi workplaces – TDDA report
New data from The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) shows New Zealand workplaces are facing a spike in opioid and amphetamine use, with regional hotspots showing steep…
Supply chain players warned: hefty fines for pushing truck drivers to break the rules
Supply chain companies face fines of up to $25,000 if they pressure truck drivers into breaching transport rules, the national road freight association has warned.