Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Auckland Airport overcharging by $190m, says ComCom
Auckland Airport is set to rake in $190 million in excess profit from its aeronautical charges, the Commerce Commission has concluded in its final report into…
Govt confirms two new rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries for 2029
The Government has announced plans to deliver two new rail-enabled Interislander ferries by 2029, in a move Rail Minister Winston Peters says will secure the future…
National road freight survey closing soon
New Zealand’s road transport operators are being urged to make their voices heard, with the landmark 2025 National Road Freight Survey set to close at noon…
Global trade expected to accelerate despite US tariffs – DHL report
Global trade is set to grow at a faster pace over the next five years, even as the US signals a return to protectionist policies under…
Transporting NZ backs ‘freight-focussed’ Manawatu regional deal proposal
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the deal’s five priority projects would support the…
StraitNZ Bluebridge secures new vessel for Cook Strait
The Stena Livia vessel Cook Strait ferry operator StraitNZ Bluebridge is set to bolster its fleet with the acquisition of a new vessel out of Europe…
Scania reports record global sales in 2024
Scania delivered a record-breaking year in 2024 with the Swedish truck manufacturer surpassing 100,000 vehicle deliveries for the first time alongside financial growth despite economic headwinds…
Sime Motors NZ supports mental health with charity auctions
The New Zealand transport and automotive industry is getting behind Sime Motors NZ in a series of Trade Me auctions to support the Mental Health Foundation…
Coda Group sells key assets to ACFS Port Logistics NZ
New Zealand-based logistics provider Coda Group has sold its Auckland 3PL Transport, Auckland Freight Station (FAK), and Rolleston distribution centre to ACFS Port Logistics NZ Limited…
South Port lifts profit on cargo volume surge
Increased bulk cargo volumes have driven a sharp improvement in South Port’s financial performance for the first half of the 2025 financial year, as the NZX-listed…