Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Pacifica Shipping introduces battery swap e-trucks
Coastal shipping operator Pacifica Shipping is introducing fully electric battery swap trucks to create one of New Zealand’s lowest emission supply chains for heavy freight. The…
Freightways delivers $40.9m half year profit
Freightways has posted a net profit of $40.9 million for its half year result with express package volumes up "marginally" on the year prior but a…
Move posts $10.7m loss as freight ‘headwinds’ hit
Move Logistics Group is reporting a net loss after tax of $10.7 million for its FY24 half year result, with inflationary cost pressures and subdued customer…
Port of Auckland lifts first half net profit to $21.2m
Port of Auckland has delivered an underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of $21.2m for its half year results, up $400,000 compared to last year's result. The council-owned…
Maersk opens $150m Hamilton cold store facility, targets Asia-Pacific growth
Transport and logistics giant Maersk has opened its new $150 million cold storage facility at Ruakura Superhub -- the company's biggest infrastructure investment in New Zealand. The 18,000 square…
Inter-island ferry advisory group formed
A ministerial advisory group made up of transport and logistics experts has been formed to help direct the future of KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service.
Refrigafreighters to open first Waikato depot
Temperature-controlled transport, storage, and distribution operator Refrigafreighters is putting down roots in the Waikato region, with its first depot to open at Ruakura Superhub in late…
Food prices trending down but freight disruption a factor
Lower food prices due to bumper crops can be seen in data showing sharp declines in the prices of many veggies in January, but freight disruptions…
Transport sees boost in job applications
The transport industry has witnessed a surge in job applications while the construction and roading sector has come out on top as a high paying sector…
KiwiRail begins termination of ferry deal with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
KiwiRail says it has now started discussions with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to enter a termination agreement for the contract on two new Interislander ferries. It…