In the August issue of TransportTalk, we lead with Keith Andrews Group taking over distribution and servicing operations for Mercedes-Benz Vans in New Zealand.
It’s a shift the brand says will strengthen its local presence while retaining the existing dealer network and adding capability for the eSprinter and other models.
We cover Transporting New Zealand’s warning that supply-chain players — from ports and processors to cargo owners and dispatchers — face hefty fines if their actions pressure truck drivers into breaking the rules.
We report on the industry scrutiny over a fatal Auckland truck crash which has been in the headlines with the National Road Carriers Association arguing systemic failure allowed an unroadworthy truck to keep operating. The case has reignited calls for tougher entry standards and stronger enforcement.
Our special feature on warehousing and logistics spans new cargo capacity in Auckland, automation in distribution, investment in automation-ready sites, regional hub plans and SME-friendly import tools.
We also feature FreightInsure which is bringing embedded, pay-as-you-go goods-in-transit cover to New Zealand — letting shippers add per-consignment protection at booking and streamlining claims.
Plus, transport parts supplier TWL is launching Omikron Auto Detailing products nationwide, with operators praising results that help make big rigs shine.
Dive into the August magazine for the full stories, plus the latest data, opinion and industry moves.
