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Freight & Logistics

Pacifica Shipping introduces new coastal shipping network

Pacifica Shipping has confirmed plans to phase out its New Zealand coastal freighter Takutai Chief while the Moana Chief will operate on a new fixed-day weekly rotation covering major ports.

Freight & Logistics

Future uncertain for Pacifica Shipping’s Takutai Chief coastal freighter

Pacifica Shipping's New Zealand coastal freighter MV Takutai Chief could be removed from service less that two years since its launch due to a downturn in trade…

Freight & Logistics

Pacifica Shipping launches new Auckland-Lyttleton service 

Coastal shipping operator Pacifica Shipping has expanded its service between Auckland and Christchurch with the launch of a new twice-weekly schedule.  The increased frequency underlines Pacifica’s…

Decarbonisation

Pacifica Shipping introduces battery swap e-trucks

Coastal shipping operator Pacifica Shipping is introducing fully electric battery swap trucks to create one of New Zealand’s lowest emission supply chains for heavy freight.  The…

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Freight & Logistics

Pacifica Shipping’s second freight service set to launch 

Pacifica Shipping has confirmed the launch date of its second New Zealand coastal freight service beginning this month. The 1300 TEU container vessel MV Takutai Chief…

Freight & Logistics

Pacifica Shipping confirms second freight service

Pacifica Shipping is introducing a second vessel into its New Zealand coastal shipping service which is expected to be operational by September this year.  The vessel…

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