In the February issue of TransportTalk, we report on preparations being made in the freight industry as warnings are raised about supply chain disruptions due to the spread of Omicron and the impact it could have if parts of the workforce have to self-isolate.
This also includes a review from Massey University’s supply chain management school which got responses from 60 leading supply chain specialists in New Zealand and what they think the outbreak could mean for the industry.
In other news, we report on Action Manufacturing signing a deal to buy the New Zealand operations and assets of heavy vehicle trailer manufacturer MaxiTRANS from Australia Trailer Solutions Group NZ for around $5.7 million.
The Ministry of Transport is seeking feedback on potential changes to the road user charges (RUC) system including mandating electronic RUC technology for commercial vehicles. We look at what these changes could mean and also hear from technology providers EROAD and Teletrac Navman about their views on the review.
Meanwhile, industry body Transporting NZ has released a report on why it reckons road freight trumps rail. It says the report aims to question the Government’s recent multi-billion dollar investment in rail.
Also, TransDiesel has appointed its new chief executive; Scania NZ is celebrating its number one market share for heavy trucks in 2021; transport training provider MITO marks a new era and we get reaction to the Government’s plan for Auckland light rail and a new Waitemata Harbour crossing.
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.
