In the May edition of TransportTalk, we look at the options being explored for economic recovery and the role of transport, freight and infrastructure in those proposals.
As major road and rail projects get back underway around the country, the road transport industry is seizing the opportunity to put other major roading projects back on the table with the Government ready to kick start more shovel-ready jobs.
Other bodies such as Infrastructure NZ say “once-in-a-generation opportunities” can come of the COVID-19 crisis which will transform New Zealand for decades to come.
Truck dealers along with the rest of the transport and construction industry also got back to work under alert level 3.
We hear from firms such as Isuzu Trucks NZ and Keith Andrews Trucks about how they managed the shift from lockdown and how they operate under the new working conditions as they follow the health and safety rules associated with the pandemic.
Air cargo is another issue that’s presented problems for New Zealand’s freight industry as international flights came to a screeching halt. We look at how this is being tackled and how cargo space in the belly of planes is providing a vital economic connection for the remainder of international flights landing and taking off at Auckland Airport.
Refining NZ has started a review of its business operations saying its current operating model is not sustainable amid low oil margins and international competition. The way forward could be solely focusing on importing fuel to secure New Zealand’s supply instead.
Plus, Napier Port container traffic is up but it also reports some impacts, a new partnership emerges for NZ coastal shipping, Freightways wins a contract with the Government’s $330m air cargo scheme and Trucks & Trailers seals the deal with Prestige Commercial Vehicles.
And don’t forget to take a look at our regular columns and statistics pages that keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
