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OPINION: It's hard to fathom what basic errors were made at Government level.
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New supply chain trouble looming as Tauranga port plan gets stuck
A year of work progress lost in unsuccessful Government scheme bids.
Opinion | Resolving our supply chain crisis
OPINION: Maritime Union secretary says it's time for a coastal shipping and port strategy.
Bluebridge ferry owner sold to US investment bank
The buyer has reportedly paid over $500 million.
Freight companies accused of acting as a cartel; court action launched
As of April 8 this year, cartel conduct is punishable with up to seven years in prison.
Train Games: EU's scattergun approach threatens success of overnight rail travel
It's difficult to promote sustainable rail travel if you don't have enough actual trains.
Trade disruptions set to hit consumers hard in 2022
Two new reports highlight extent to which pandemic has raised costs for global trade.
Interislander ferry Aratere won't be running at full steam until next year
Until the ferry gets a new engine part installed, it will run on reduced power.
Billion-dollar payoff: Value of NZ's place in Southern Link trade route
Southern Link places New Zealand in the middle of a global value chain for the first time.
New coastal cargo shipper promises more services to come
Company intends to use secondary ports such as Nelson, Whanganui and New Plymouth.
Tauranga port optimistic for stronger FY2022 earnings
Good news for Tauranga port's shareholders at annual meeting.
The urgent case for a dedicated NZ coastal shipping revival
Time to muscle up New Zealand's response to the world freight chain blowout.
Supply chains under pressure: Interislander down to one ferry due to maintenance
KiwiRail says it's unlucky timing and an unprecedented situation.
A storm at sea: Solving the crisis in container shipping
Are three dominant alliances behind the global tangle in container shipping?
Auckland port congestion major challenge to NZ supply chain, Maersk says
Maersk takes steps to try to ease national supply chain pressure point at Auckland.
DHL Express freight surge into NZ - including Covid-19 vaccines
The surge in airfreight is putting pressure on staff for the rest of the year.
Northport urged to develop wharf to meet rail link
The port is spending $8m as the upgraded rail line is tipped to spur a boom in the region.
Andrea Fox: Gibson's exit symptomatic of shambolic Ports of Auckland
OPINION: A tale of two port CEO resignations.
Suez Canal blockage: Egypt seizes Ever Given, demand $1.2b compo
Suez authority wants payment for salvage work, stalled canal traffic and transit fees.
'Price of everything' set to increase: Consumers face pain at the checkout
Fears price hikes will be felt most greatly by those with the least money.
'Worst I've seen in 40 years': Shipping container shortage critical
Seafood importer says exporters face 'enormous financial problem' with no end in sight.
Kiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding shows
Freight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.
Truck carrying Evergreen container causes traffic jam in China, goes viral
It has not been a good week for the world of freight and logistics.
'It's bad': Mystery as to how long giant ship will block Suez Canal
New attempts made to free the vessel and reopen vital waterway but it's still stuck fast.
Lift your game: Goff to Ports of Auckland
Mayor puts in writing council quest for independent review of port automation project.
'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.
Cherry Christmas: China Airlines swoops in to get NZ fruit to market
Airlines about to lift thousands of tonnes of cherries to Asia.
More ships eye Northport for congestion relief
Christmas cargoes from Northport have started the truck trek south.
Warning for motorists: What trucks' Christmas convoy is doing to State Highway 1
Up to a dozen trucks are leaving Whangārei hourly for Auckland for the next week.
Christmas freight jam: Will Gisborne be our latest container port?
Gisborne port cleared for start of $140m upgrade.
Trucks to clog SH1: More than 1000 containers Auckland-bound
From 6am Friday, a dozen trucks an hour will head from Northport to Auckland.
'Disastrous': Nightmare before Christmas - presents stuck at sea
Retailer has been told his container won't be unloaded until Christmas Eve.
New Transport Minister has eyes on freight fiasco
Soaring freight costs to add $300 to an Aucklander's annual bill for imported goods?
Aviation's growth area: DHL expands, Air NZ wins more freight work
Freight firm boosted, Air NZ wins more Govt support for cargo and new routes.