In the June edition of TransportTalk, we report on the country’s first fully automated third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse getting built in Drury, South Auckland.
Cardinal Logistics is investing more than $450 million into the project and expects the first stage of development to be finished later this year.
In other news, fuel supplier Waitomo Group has signed a deal with Z Energy to buy its Mini-Tankers and bulk commercial fuel delivery businesses. Read more about it in this issue.
We report that Fuso New Zealand is offering a “while stocks last” rebate on its electric light-duty eCanter which significantly reduces the entry cost for operators.
We talk to Ray Meade, chief executive of newly formed Asia Pacific freight giant Mondiale VGL, as the company considers an initial public offering.
And a fuel industry bill which will mandate minimum stockholding regulations is being welcomed by members of the road freight sector.
Plus, Scania NZ welcomes a new managing director; the transport industry finalises its sideloader safety guide and Kenworth wins the inaugural Truck of the Year Australasia prize.
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.
