Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Mondiale VGL acquisition targets Southeast Asia
Asia Pacific freight firm Mondiale VGL has acquired Singapore-based Interunion, a principal provider of air, sea and land transportation, warehousing, logistics and domestic transportation in Southeast…
Dom Kalasih: Our view on the Cook Strait ferries
KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry Kaiarahi was back in service on time after its planned maintenance outage, and this week the Aratere was cleared by Maritime NZ to return to service.
Move Logistics CEO to step down
Move Logistics Group chief executive Craig Evans has tendered his resignation, effective October 24, 2024.
Northport freight expansion denied resource consent
https://vimeo.com/666633934/58e5b87327 A multimillion-dollar expansion plan in Northport covering 11.7 hectares for additional container storage, handling and transportation has had its application declined by independent commissioners. Northport…
Rail to play ‘significant role’ in NZ’s future, says industry
Rail has an "exciting future" in New Zealand's transport network, with record investment and increasing passenger numbers, a rail summit has heard. Almost 150 people from…
NZ transport funding needs ‘Smart RUC’, says report
Dr Matthew Birchall New Zealand's fuel tax-based transport funding model is "fundamentally broken" and a new system based on actual road usage, time of day, and…
Northland transport operator sentenced for tax fraud
A Northland man who had control over a freight business has been sentence to four months of community detention with 100 hours community work after pleading…
Billy Clemens: Contentious transport decisions will affect journey times
Billy Clemens Keeping traffic moving is a priority for Transporting New Zealand, and it’s been a big week on that front. Heavy trucks operate efficiently…
TAIC report criticises KiwiRail’s safety systems following derailment
KiwiRail needs to fix problems with its systems and training for responding to foul weather and stay up to date with how well third parties maintain…
Maritime NZ extends port regulatory role
A significant shift in New Zealand’s port health and safety has taken place with Maritime NZ now becoming the primary regulator for the country’s 13 major…