This excellent article from the Shipping Gazette helps to explain the enormous supply chain difficulties being faced this year. Start…
Government scraps plan for KiwiRail diesel trains
The Government has honoured a campaign pledge to keep electric trains running and has committed an extra $35 million to…
New railway line to Marsden Point being investigated by KiwiRail
KiwiRail to investigate Marsden Point railway – Photo / File KiwiRail has started work on geotechnical investigations along a section…
Quake-hit Wellington wants biggest ships
The November 2016 quakes put Wellington’s container cranes out of action for 10 months. Now CentrePort is looking at investing…
Shipping emissions talks stall in London
Two weeks of talks in London on what measures the global shipping sector should take to reduce its climate impact…
‘Unplugged’ shipping forging a new era
in International Shipping News 17/10/2018 One thing that has become clear to anyone within the maritime industry is how quickly things change.…
Green light for Tauranga Northern Link, more SH2 safety improvements
The Tauranga Northern Link has been taken off the chopping block, with the NZ Transport Agency confirming it will build…
Swire Shipping World First using eBL
Swire Shipping has become the first company to send containerized grain from one country to another powered entirely through electronic…
Napier Hits Back
Napier has been criticised for its growth plans. Credit: Port of Napier NAPIER PORT The owner of New Zealand’s Napier…
NZ air pollution report: Heat sources a persistent problem
People heating their homes and using their vehicles are the biggest causes of poor air quality in New Zealand, according…