Freight & Logistics
Ports, rail, shipping, air freight and the logistics companies moving New Zealand’s goods.
Transport industry leaders honoured at Parliament
Leaders in New Zealand's road freight industry have been recognised at Transporting New Zealand's annual industry awards, with seven individuals and organisations honoured for their contributions to safety, innovation, training and leadership.
NZ transport publishing pioneer Trevor Woolston dies
Tributes are flowing following the death of New Zealand transport publishing pioneer Trevor Woolston, whose career helped shape the country's trucking media and transport events industry for more than four decades.
Port unions raise concerns over Tōnui proposal for Lyttelton Port
Photo credit: Lyttelton Port Company The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) have voiced concerns over the Tōnui…
KiwiRail warns of rising rail thefts across Wellington region
KiwiRail and New Zealand Police are urging the public to report suspicious activity around rail corridors as thefts of railway infrastructure continue to disrupt services across the Wellington region.
PTV Logistics helps HelloFresh cut delivery kilometres
Logistics software provider PTV Logistics says its route optimisation technology has helped HelloFresh Australia and New Zealand reduce delivery kilometres and operating costs across its growing home delivery network.
DP World-backed consortium pitches new future for Lyttelton Port
A consortium comprising global port operator DP World and three Ngāi Tahu rūnanga has put forward a proposal to lease the operations of Lyttelton Port, arguing it would unlock investment for the South Island's largest freight gateway while keeping key assets in public ownership.
Transport Well NZ launches inaugural industry conference
Transport Well New Zealand Charitable Trust has announced its inaugural transport industry conference, aimed at bringing together operators, regulators, industry experts and drivers to discuss the…
Transport industry welcomes cross-party support for infrastructure plan
Transport and infrastructure industry groups have welcomed the Government's decision to support all 16 recommendations in the National Infrastructure Plan, saying the cross-party backing provides a…
Transport funding reform ‘has to happen’, Bishop says
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the Government is moving towards electronic road user charges as part of a major reform of New Zealand’s transport funding system…
Team Global Express partners with NZ Food Network
Team Global Express has partnered with New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) to provide logistics support for the charity's nationwide food distribution network.