Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Penske Australia & NZ renews motorsport partnership
Shell V-Power Racing Team drivers Brodie Kostecki and Will Davison with the MAN TGX 26.640. Penske Australia & New Zealand has announced the renewal of its…
Transport sector sees 79% surge in liquidations in 2024
The transport industry saw a 79% year-on-year rise in business liquidations in 2024, according to the latest Centrix January Credit Indicator report. The road freight, postal/courier…
Govt launches global search for new Interislander ferries
The Government has kicked off an international search for shipbuilders to construct two new medium-sized ferries to replace the ageing Interislander fleet, Rail Minister Winston Peters…
Dashcam footage shows NZ Post truck causing milk tanker rollover
Dashcam footage shared online captures the moment a NZ Post truck swerved into the opposite lane on State Highway 1 near Topuni, Northland, on Monday, forcing…
First electric trains for Pukekohe
Passenger trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station for the first time in two years with the rail electrification project now complete. Services began on Monday operating…
Ombudsman intervenes to release KiwiRail board letters
Resignation letters from KiwiRail board members have been disclosed following Ombudsman intervention. It reveals Government ministers announced the resignation of former chairman David McLean two days…
Middlebank and SimPPLY partner to tackle Australia, NZ supply chains
Supply chain and value chain management consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group is partnering with Australian digital spend management firm SimPPLY to help local customers optimise freight and logistics operations.
Industry welcomes new transport minister
New Zealand's road freight bodies are praising the work of outgoing Transport Minister Simeon Brown while welcoming his successor Chris Bishop who takes on the portfolio.
MTA urges Chris Bishop to continue transport progress
"Keep your foot on the gas." That’s the message from the Motor Trade Association (MTA) to newly appointed Transport Minister Chris Bishop, urging him to continue the progress made by his predecessor, Simeon Brown.
Bishop to take over transport portfolio
Chris Bishop is set to take over the key role of Transport Minister, with incumbent Simeon Brown heading off to tackle the troubled health system.