Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Logistics specialist teams up with Waipuna Hospice to boost operational efficiency
Waipuna Hospice has partnered with Middlebank Consulting Group (MCG) to review its logistics and supply chain operations as the charitable healthcare provider looks to improve efficiency and sustainability.
KiwiRail’s new locomotives advance South Island testing
KiwiRail’s new DM locomotives are one step closer to entering service, with two prototype units recently completing testing across the South Island rail network. The locomotives…
Move Logistics’ turnaround strategy ‘on track’
Move Logistics says it has achieved its financial targets for the year to June 30, citing strong progress across its turnaround strategy despite tough market conditions…
Commercial vehicle imports down 17% in year to June
Imports of vehicles for the transport of goods (including trucks, vans, and utes) fell 17% in the year ended June 2025, compared with the year ended…
Road freight industry records decline in workplace injuries
The road freight sector is celebrating a marked decline in workplace injuries, which industry leaders say reflects a growing focus on safety and wellbeing across freight…
Major transport builds lead $6b infrastructure rollout
Billions of dollars in government-backed construction projects are set to get underway across New Zealand before the end of the year, with a major share focused on…
Tesla Semi put to the test in long-haul EV freight pilot
Global logistics company ArcBest has successfully completed a real-world trial of a long-range electric Tesla Semi, testing its performance over intercity routes in the western United…
Transport and logistics lead job market demand as listings drop
Transport and logistics roles attracted the highest average number of applications in the second quarter of 2025, despite a cooling job market and falling listings across…
Speirs Finance completes $200m capital raise to support business growth
Speirs Finance Group has secured $200 million through its first public term asset-backed securities (ABS) issue, with strong support from institutional investors across New Zealand and Australia.
New Interislander freight fees kick in
KiwiRail is introducing a series of price increases for Interislander commercial vehicle users, including a 2.78% general rate rise which took effect from July 10. The…