shipping
Toyofuji pulls the plug on shipping used EVs, excluding Nissan Leaf
Shipping company Toyofuji has halted shipping used electric vehicles other than the Nissan Leaf, although only under specific conditions. In a notice released late last year…
NZ Defence Force deployed to protect Red Sea shipping
New Zealand is deploying a six-member Defence Force team to the Middle East region to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon…
NZ sees freight impact due to Gaza conflict
New Zealand retailers are facing a new round of supply chain challenges with the current conflict in Gaza spilling into the Red Sea region, resulting in…
Global shipping prices easing but demand down
Global shipping prices are now trending down with the volatile Baltic Dry Index falling nearly 50% in August. ANZ agri economist Susan Kilsby says it’s “now clear…
Napier Port earnings impacted by shipping disruption
Napier Port is posting half year revenue of $50.7 million, down 3.6% due to lower trade volumes and the reduction in vessel calls following supply chain…
Loss of coastal tankers ‘a severe blow’, says union
MT Kokako The removal of two New Zealand coastal tankers by petrol companies is “disappointing” and has damaged New Zealand’s maritime industry, say unions representing ship…
MOL to stop shipping used EVs
One of the world’s largest shipping companies has confirmed it will stop carrying used electric vehicles including those coming to New Zealand. In response to questions…
Shipping line may stop transporting second-hand EVs
One of the world’s largest shipping companies may stop carrying older electric vehicles which could impact New Zealand’s used import market.