Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
New Zealand Couriers appoints Scott Hedgman as GM
New Zealand Couriers has named Scott Hedgman as its new general manager, with the appointment effective from July 1.
Prological appoints logistics veteran
Prological Consulting, a leading supply chain consultancy operating across Australia and New Zealand, has appointed industry veteran Sean Ledbury as director, effective July 1.
Hydrogen awards recognise transport leaders
Three leading New Zealand transport businesses have been recognised at the recent 2025 Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards, honouring their contributions to innovation, training and fleet development in the transition to zero-emission transport.
Multibillion-dollar South Island freight and manufacturing hub announced
A new multibillion-dollar industrial development in Invercargill is set to boost South Island’s economy, creating a high-capacity freight and manufacturing ecosystem and unlocking thousands of jobs…
KiwiRail charged over Interislander Aratere ferry grounding
Maritime New Zealand has laid two charges against KiwiRail under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, following a year-long investigation into the grounding of…
Bascik Transport set for nationwide expansion
Christchurch-based Bascik Transport has confirmed a major expansion strategy and will establish a countrywide freight network following its acquisition of Wellington-based Jets Transport. The freight specialist…
$30m fund opens to bolster coastal shipping resilience
Applications are now open for a $30 million fund aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections, with the Government positioning the initiative as a key…
Cook Strait ferry link ‘hanging by a thread’
New Zealand’s vital Cook Strait ferry link is under growing pressure, with all three Interislander ferries currently impacted by mechanical failures, weather damage, or safety audits…
New national livestock transport council aims to drive sector progress
A major step forward has been taken for New Zealand’s livestock transport sector with the establishment of the National Livestock Transport & Safety Council (NLT&SC).
Robotics rollout cuts processing times for Auckland logistics firm
DSL Logistics has cut its processing time by nearly a third after introducing robotic automation at its Auckland distribution centre — boosting operational efficiency, improving staff…