In the August edition of TransportTalk we report on the release of the country’s first-ever national freight and supply chain strategy.
The initiative aims to improve the productivity and resilience of our ports, freight and shipping sectors. It received 83 submissions and more than 500 pages of feedback through the public consultation process and we look at some of the major issues raised and targets proposed.
Transportation expert Sarah Kaufman, executive director of New York University’s Rudin Centre for Transportation, is the keynote for this year’s T-Tech conference at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 26 and 27. We look into some of the key topics that will be discussed.
Mainfreight recently delivered a June quarter trading update and we hear about its freight outlook and how it expects to tackle tougher economic conditions.
NZ Post has reported back after a year-long trial of the country’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck. We hear how the Hyundai Xcient fuel cell model performed and what the next freight task is for the vehicle.
Plus, Mack Trucks NZ appoints its new national sales manager; Mercedes-Benz gives NZ updates on its hotly anticipated battery electric eActros; Volvo Trucks takes an electric order from Waste Management and Teletrac Navman releases another AI-powered camera to improve driver safety.
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.
