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Govt to consider ‘special economic zones’, including Marsden Point
Marsden Point could become part of a "special economic zone" (SEZ) aimed at ensuring New Zealand’s fuel and energy resilience as well as attracting overseas investors…
Truck driver appreciation week kicks off
It’s time to acknowledge the hard-working men and women of the New Zealand road transport industry. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 17 to…
2016 ends with near 10% growth
The new vehicle market in New Zealand has seen its best year ever, with registrations for the year hitting an all-time record of 146,753 vehicles. The…
Huge half year for Mainfreight
Strong domestic freight volumes in New Zealand, and increased sales in Asia, Australia and the USA, will see Mainfreight exceed full-year sales of $2 billion in…
Scania pushes the trolley out for trucks
Scania and Siemens are preparing trials of overhead ‘trolley-bus’ electrically-powered trucks, which will be equipped with a ‘pantograph’ power collector, mounted behind the cab.The pantograph is…