Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Strategic deal to boost kiwifruit exports
Port of Tauranga, Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership aimed at growing cargo volumes through the country’s busiest port. The deal…
Six international shipyards invited to participate in Cook Strait ferry tender
Six international shipyards have been invited to take part in a closed tender process for the design, build and delivery of two new Cook Strait ferries, marking a key milestone for government-owned company Ferry Holdings Limited.
Port of Auckland installs new driver toilets after industry feedback
Port of Auckland has opened new toilet facilities for truck drivers following calls from transport companies and industry representatives for better amenities. “A new toilet block…
Auckland Airport planning cargo revamp, fruit and veg exports soar
Fresh produce exports from Auckland Airport surged over summer, with avocados leading the charge and plans for a major new cargo precinct now underway to support…
Mainfreight signals full-year profit beat despite tariff headwinds
Mainfreight expects to exceed market forecasts for both revenue and profit in the year to March 31, 2025, despite uncertainty caused by ongoing US-China tariff negotiations…
Port of Tauranga to introduce $8 truck entry fee from July 1
A new $8 plus GST fee for trucks entering Port of Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui wharves will come into effect from July 1, despite industry concern about…
Cummins to unveil next-gen powertrain at 2025 Brisbane Truck Show
Cummins will debut its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain for the first time in Australia at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, bringing together engine, transmission, axles and…
Rail Minister defends Aratere retirement as cost-saving
Rail Minister Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere is focused on the long-term future of Cook Strait rail operations…
Road freight survey reveals deep concerns over economy and roads
New Zealand’s road freight industry is warning of tough times ahead, with most operators expecting little improvement in their financial situation over the next year. The…
Industry responds to removal of Interislander’s Aratere
KiwiRail’s decision to retire the Interislander ferry Aratere has prompted a range of reactions from freight and maritime groups. Road freight body National Road Carriers (NRC)…