Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Receivers appointed to Airwork, Freightways monitors Parcelair partnership
Freightways says it's keeping a close eye on its aviation partner Airwork Holdings, after receivers were appointed to the NZ-based aircraft leasing and logistics business. The…
Union warns against privatising Cook Strait ferries
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is warning the Government not to pursue privatisation of the Cook Strait Interislander ferry service, calling the idea a…
Govt drops key freight study, sparking backlash from industry
The Government has scrapped a major national freight study that industry leaders say is vital for informed decision-making on New Zealand’s transport network. The Ministry of…
Mainfreight celebrates Australian market milestone, tariff turmoil ahead
Mainfreight’s Australian business has overtaken New Zealand as the company’s largest contributor to profit and revenue, following a year of growth despite challenging global market conditions…
Port powers up solar array on car handling facility
The Port of Auckland has activated its first large-scale solar energy system, marking a milestone in its move toward electrification and lower emissions. “The solar panels…
New skills board to steer training in transport and logistics
A new Industry Skills Board which includes automotive, transport and logistics will give employers more say in how apprentices and trainees are trained — part of…
Watch: Fonterra and KiwiRail strengthen freight operations on North Auckland line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0CX6pKTwCM Fonterra is moving 16 wagons of product a day along the North Auckland Line following its reopening last September.The key freight route was brought back…
Bluebridge’s new ferry arrives in Wellington
Cook Strait ferry operator StraitNZ Bluebridge has officially welcomed its newest vessel, Livia, which docked in Wellington shortly before 9am on Thursday. The vessel arrived at…
Freight leader Scott O’Donnell joins KiwiRail board
Freight and logistics specialist Scott O’Donnell has been appointed to the KiwiRail board, a move Rail Minister Winston Peters says will strengthen the company’s freight capabilities.
Ferry infrastructure scope confirmed as port, rail agreements reached
Ferry Holdings, the Crown-owned company charged with negotiating procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries, has confirmed core infrastructure agreements with CentrePort, Port Marlborough and KiwiRail.