In the June issue of TransportTalk, we cover a landmark development for the livestock transport sector with the formation of the National Livestock Transport & Safety Council (NLT&SC) — a unified industry body established by the country’s peak road freight associations.
Bascik Transport is going nationwide. The Christchurch-based freight specialist has confirmed a major expansion strategy following its acquisition of Wellington-based Jets Transport, with a new network set to span key centres in both the North and South Island.
The Government has unveiled a refreshed Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund to better support decarbonisation across freight and logistics.
In further regulatory news, the Government is also launching an ambitious overhaul of New Zealand’s land transport rules to cut compliance costs and align regulation with modern freight demands.
Also in this issue, the road freight industry pushes back against a 77% hike in access charges at the Port of Auckland; UD Trucks confirms the return of its medium-duty Condor range; and national tyre recycling scheme Tyrewise beats early expectations for tyre collection and processing.
And don’t forget to check out our regular columns and statistics pages which keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends and insights.
