Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Lyttelton Port posts record $35 million profit
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has reported a record net profit after tax of $35 million for the 2025/26 financial year, up 40% on the previous year's $25m result.
Rail Safety Week campaign urges Kiwis to ‘be a trainspotter’
KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ have launched a new rail safety campaign encouraging motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to "be a trainspotter when you cross" as Rail Safety…
Linfox, Bunnings add electric Volvo prime movers to fleet
Linfox and Bunnings have expanded their long-running partnership with the introduction of two battery electric Volvo FM prime movers to support freight operations in Melbourne.
Port of Auckland reaches major milestone on Bledisloe North wharf
Construction of Port of Auckland's new Bledisloe North wharf has reached a major milestone, with the first precast concrete deck panel installed as work enters its…
City Rail Link to open on September 13
Auckland's long-awaited City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on September 13, marking the completion of one of New Zealand's largest transport infrastructure projects. Transport…
Glenn Dobson: The hidden risk of NZ’s transport hiring recovery
New Zealand's job market is in recovery mode. Job ads are up 13.1% year-on-year, with the biggest gains in transport and logistics, along with construction, trades…
Engineering technology to connect students with transport careers
Engineering technology is one of nine new industry-led subjects set to be taught as part of New Zealand’s senior secondary qualification system.
Hall’s restructures transport leadership team
Hall's has restructured its transport leadership team, appointing Damon Bryant to the newly expanded role of fleet and network optimisation general manager and recruiting Brian Wilson…
Drury and Paerātā rail stations open
Two new railway stations serving South Auckland have officially opened, with passenger services beginning as the Government continues to expand Auckland's rail network ahead of the City Rail Link opening.
Mainfreight reports 78% profit jump in trading update
Mainfreight has reported a 17.7% increase in revenue and a 78.1% lift in profit before tax for the first 16 weeks of the new financial year…