Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
KAM Transport’s Paul Fincham honoured for training leadership
KAM Transport Wellington branch manager Paul Fincham has received MITO's Outstanding Contribution to Training Award at the 2026 Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road Freight Industry Awards.
New Energy Transport takes delivery of first Volvo electric truck
Australian zero emissions road freight operator New Energy Transport (NET) has taken delivery of its first Volvo FH Electric prime mover, with consumer goods giant Unilever signing on as the company's foundation customer for electric heavy road freight operations in Sydney.
Chinese firms diversify supply chains as AI investment accelerates
Chinese businesses are prioritising supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence and expansion into new markets as they adapt to an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, according to…
Transport Well launches industry feedback initiative
Transport Well New Zealand is launching a new initiative aimed at giving everyone in the transport and logistics sector the opportunity to raise the issues affecting their businesses and workplaces.
Volvo opens automated Sydney parts distribution centre
Volvo Group Australia has officially opened a new 21,000sqm parts distribution centre in Sydney, doubling its parts storage capacity and introducing the first automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) in Volvo Group's global network.
Pacifica to cease operations as Swire Shipping ends coastal service
Swire Shipping has confirmed it will cease operating its Pacifica coastal shipping service at the end of July, bringing to an end New Zealand's only locally…
Port unions renew call for local control of Lyttelton Port
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) are urging Christchurch City Holdings Ltd (CCHL) and Christchurch City Council to reject a takeover bid by global port operator DP World for Lyttelton Port.
Transport industry backs NZTA’s major projects pipeline
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) has welcomed the publication of NZTA's Major Transport Projects Pipeline, saying it will improve the resilience, safety and productivity of…
Mark Cairns to step down as Freightways chair
Freightways Group chair Mark Cairns has advised the board of his intention to resign as a director and chair. The company says Cairns will remain in…
Auckland Transport trials recycled tyres in road surfacing
Auckland Transport (AT) has begun trialling a new asphalt product incorporating recycled tyre material, as it looks to reduce waste and emissions from road construction. The…