BDBDFreight and logisticsLack of rail capacity letting down MainfreightMainfreight managing director Don Braid says he will take on more trucks and ships in the lead-up to what he expects to be record 09 Nov 10:01 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsMainfreight first-half profit rises 27pcMainfreight posted a 27 per cent gain in profit as margins improved in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe.08 Nov 09:11 PM
Freight and logisticsFreightways profit up 9.9 per centCourier and information management company Freightways has reported an upbeat start to the 2017 financial year.26 Oct 11:48 PM
Freight and logisticsUber's self-driving truck deliveredAn Uber-owned self-driving start-up completed its first commercial haul last week.25 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Megaship makes maiden visit to TaurangaThe largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made it’s maiden visit to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch04 Oct 08:21 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandDefence force battles 45C heatA Kiwi team is battling sweltering and dusty conditions in the Middle East.27 Aug 11:53 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland, Napier Port unveil new alliancePorts of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.02 Aug 09:58 PM
Freight and logistics$25m package to improve Napier port accessA $25 million package of three road access improvements to Napier port has today been announced by the Government as one of the first 26 Jul 09:50 PM
Freight and logisticsTainui keen to berth up partners for inland portTainui Group Holdings last week announced it was seeking expressions of interest from a range of world class port operators for Ruakura25 Jul 08:00 AM
AgribusinessMonster container ship bound for NZThe biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.11 Jul 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga chair slams Auckland 'super-port' ideaTauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.04 Jul 11:50 PM
Freight and logistics'Super port' needed for growthStudy of Auckland's port needs says future sea freight business should be moved to a new "super port" in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsAuckland port boss: We should have been more openPorts of Auckland boss says the company is working to repair its image here after fallout from failed attempts to extend a wharf.22 Jun 02:51 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsFliway: Loss of big customer will hurt earningsFliway expects the loss of a large customer will hurt revenue and earnings next financial year.12 Jun 10:15 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsMainfreight profit rises 6.3pcMainfreight reported a 6.3 percent gain in full-year profit as improved trading in New Zealand.25 May 10:14 PM
Freight and logisticsRobot waterfront workers the new contendersAdvanced algorithms select the most efficient pathway for autonomous carriers to move containers across this wharf.01 May 11:55 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail starts talks for new fundingKiwiRail is starting negotiations for a new funding package it hopes will run from 2017 to 2020 and is looking for a small number 26 Apr 07:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ gets knock back in cartel caseThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won an air cargo cartel appeal against Air New Zealand.21 Mar 10:35 PM
AirlinesKiwi Airlines to crowdfund $2m for new planeKiwi Airlines has announced its plans to raise up to $2 million to purchase a second aircraft.07 Mar 02:30 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsPorts of Auckland buys Waikato land for new hubThe port wants to give Waikato exporters better access to international markets.10 Feb 09:45 PM
Freight and logisticsTrucking sector begging for new driversA shortage of truck drivers is causing disruption to productivity and efficiency of many businesses.25 Jan 10:00 PM
Freight and logisticsSlow boats from China getting even slowerEven with fuel at its cheapest price in almost a decade, the ships that carry goods around the world have been cutting speed.17 Dec 09:30 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsFreightways shareholders scrutinise 7.5pc rise in directors feesA 7.5 percent increase in directors' fees came under scrutiny by Freightways shareholders today - a trend evidenced at other annual general meetings this year.29 Oct 01:00 AM
Freight and logisticsMainfreight co-founder Graham diesMainfreight co-founder Neil Graham has died, aged 71 - just days after talking of Rugby World Cup plans.30 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail to pay $110,000 over work accidentIt is thought to be one of the highest emotional harm payments awarded in this country.17 Sep 04:07 AM
Freight and logisticsFemale truckers filling US driver shortageTrucking companies see women as a large untapped labour pool that may ease a growing driver shortfall.07 Sep 02:16 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsKiwiRail announces $167m net lossHowever, it had a much better 12 months to June 30 than a year earlier, improving EBITA 17 per cent to $91 million.28 Aug 02:22 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsFreightways delivers profit increaseFreightways lifted annual profit by 4 per cent on increased sales from express packages, business mail and information management.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirwork's jet fleet grows to 17Airwork will spend between $95 million and $105 million on expanding its Boeing 737 fleet during the next year.02 Jul 01:00 AM
Freight and logisticsHefty costs come with port constraintPorts of Auckland's inability to expand could push up the price of cars and freight, while cruise ships could bypass Auckland.28 Jun 10:00 PM
