Freight and logisticsShipping industry poised for upheavalFedEx is about to find out whether its world-class operation for moving a crush of e-commerce parcels is the bulwark that protects it from the likes of Amazon and Uber - or an expensive anchor that makes it hard to adapt.17 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandPressure mounts on post-quake alternative routeMotorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.04 Dec 02:41 AM
AgribusinessMilk tankers to get access to KaikouraFrom Monday milk tankers and other essential freight will be given access in and out of Kaikoura.02 Dec 08:50 PM
Freight and logisticsKaikoura Earthquake to cost Govt up to $3bThe Kaikoura Earthquake will cost the Government up to $3 billion, the Treasury estimates.30 Nov 02:34 AM
Freight and logisticsFreight rates rocket post-quakeLonger freight routes between the islands and through the northern South Island have prompted freight company Toll NZ to hike its rates.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsNapier Port big winner from quakeFreight destined for Wellington's CentrePort was quickly diverted to Napier Port after the Kaikoura earthquake.21 Nov 08:45 PM
Freight and logisticsFreight costs spike 18pc post quakeThe changes to the freight routes in and out of Canterbury have seen an 18 per cent increase in cost.16 Nov 07:49 PM
Freight and logisticsWellington to Lyttelton ferry on cards?KiwiRail is reportedly looking into whether it can ferry people and freight from Wellington to Lyttelton.16 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloatedPlans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandMonths to repair Kaikoura highways - BridgesRestoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.15 Nov 12:23 AM
Freight and logisticsShipping solution after damage to SH1Freight companies are turning to sea to deliver goods to the South Island in the wake of the week's earthquake.14 Nov 09:19 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsCentrePort disrupted by quake damageCentrePort has suspended operations as it deals with damage to its buildings and liquefaction from last night's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.14 Nov 01:39 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsQuake disrupts port and freight servicesThe 7.5 magnitude earthquake last night has disrupted operations the port operations of four cities and limited freight and courier services.14 Nov 12:10 AM
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
