Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Govt appoints new board leadership at KiwiRail
KiwiRail has new board leadership with the appointment of Sue Tindal as chair and Jeff Kendrew as deputy chair, effective from July 1. Rail Minister Winston…
Customer demand driving fleet sustainability push, Teletrac Navman report finds
A new global report by Teletrac Navman has revealed customer expectations are now the most influential factor in the freight industry’s shift toward alternative energy, with…
Southern Link inland port gathers steam
Southern Link, a major inland port development near Mosgiel, is accelerating towards its October 2025 Stage One opening as partners Port Otago and Dynes Group outline…
Napier Port posts $20.2m half-year profit
Napier Port saw rising container volumes and tight cost controls drive a 40.8% increase in net profit for the six months to March 31. The NZX-listed…
Interislander confirms retirement date for Aratere
KiwiRail has confirmed that the Aratere will officially retire no later than August 30, ending a 25-year run on the Cook Strait. The confirmation comes three…
$604m rail boost for freight and commuters
Freight operators and train commuters are set to benefit from a $604.6 million investment in New Zealand’s rail network as part of Budget 2025. Rail Minister…
$3b investment to create NZ’s largest inland port in Otago
A $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, in a move expected to future-proof South Island freight logistics and significantly boost export capacity for the region's primary industries.
Freight industry calls for exemption from congestion charging
Goods vehicles should be exempt from congestion-style time-of-use road charges, Transporting NZ told MPs on Monday.
Port of Auckland rolls out NZ’s first electric empty container handler
The Port of Auckland has introduced the country’s first electric empty container handler aimed at cutting emissions from heavy port machinery.
Dom Kalasih: Government’s ferry delays start to bite
Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait, rising…