In the April edition of TransportTalk, we report on TR Group’s launch of its first 50-tonne hydrogen-powered prime mover — a milestone for zero-emission freight in New Zealand.
Built in partnership with Global Bus Ventures and powered by green hydrogen from Hiringa Energy, the truck offers diesel-like performance with none of the emissions.
We also cover the latest investment by Hall’s Group in a new Waikato cross-dock and storage facility, reinforcing its cold chain footprint in the upper North Island’s logistics corridor.
Allied Petroleum is trialling a new renewable diesel blend made from used cooking oil — the first test of its kind in New Zealand, supported by Mobil and the HW Richardson Group.
Plus, the freight sector responds to the Government’s revised Cook Strait ferry plan, which will see two new rail-enabled vessels delivered by 2029. Stakeholders say the move is a step forward but warn the schedule must hold.
Also in this issue:
- StraitNZ Bluebridge expands its fleet with the Stena Livia
- ACC faces industry backlash after axing its truck safety levy discount
- UD Trucks rolls out fixed-price service plans for its Quon range
- Sime Motors hits its $150,000 fundraising target for mental health
- O’Connor Warren tops the Trans-Tasman broker rankings
And don’t forget to check out our regular columns and statistics pages for the latest industry trends and insights.
