Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Govt’s draft transport plan ‘getting basics right’, says road freight industry
Roading investment and pothole repairs have been highlighted in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport which earmarks more than $20 billion over the next three years.
NZ’s first aviation setting hydrogen trial begins
Hydrogen will be used to fuel Air New Zealand’s electric tugs and service vehicles at Wellington Airport as part of a trial to explore zero emissions aviation. …
Freight disruption as SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closed for repairs
The Government is encouraging New Zealanders to "support, visit, and explore" Northland, as the closure and detour of SH1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is underway to…
KiwiRail posts $407m loss as Interislander project write-offs hit
KiwiRail has posted a net deficit after taxation of $407 million for the six months to December 31, with the state-owned firm taking a big hit…
Air NZ and Singapore Airlines JV extended
The New Zealand Government has authorised Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines to continue their joint venture alliance for another five years until March 2029 Air…
March 13 submissions closure on NZ Post acquiring PBT courier assets
A “Statement of Issues” for NZ Post’s application to acquire certain courier business assets of PBT has been released by the Commerce Commission. The commission is…
IFF grants for automotive apprenticeships
Much needed grant funding from the Inspiring Futures Foundation (IFF) is bridging the skills gap to help reduce a national shortage of more than 1000 automotive…
Christchurch Airport reports strong FY24
Christchurch Airport’s half-year result which will deliver to the city a higher interim dividend than forecast from a total operating revenue of $115.5 million for the…
AIAL appoints infrastructure leader as Air NZ opposes billion-dollar development
Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) has appointed engineer Susana Fueyo Suarez as Chief Infrastructure Officer as it ramps up its most significant upgrade with major projects…
Port of Tauranga reports profit amid challenging trading conditions
Port of Tauranga Limited has reported a $47.2 million profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The company says its earnings were impacted by…