September 20, 2021 Report from RNZSupermarkets have been stocking up and South Island construction companies are bracing for more shortages…
A perfect storm for container shipping
The Economist08:54, Sep 13 2021 Shipping giant Maersk says it enjoyed an ‘exceptional’ quarter thanks to soaring demand for cargo,…
Container depots continue to struggle from shipping disruption
Monday, 23 August 2021, 1:47 pmPress Release: ContainerCo COVID19 Lockdowns across New Zealand are expected to create further pressure on an…
Cargo ships line up at Port of Tauranga as supply chain issues bite
Continuing issues in the international supply chain and reduced capacity in Auckland is causing a build-up of marine cargo traffic…
Port of Tauranga congestion: Extra rail services to move ‘container mountain’
Containers at the Port of Tauranga waiting for processing. Photo / FileBay of Plenty Times Extra rail services have helped…
Transport Minister open to hearing ideas from meet of sectors in choked freight supply chain
By: Andrea Fox Herald business writerandrea.fox@nzme.co.nz Container handlers and freight, port and shipping operators will next week have another crack at…
Freight costs rising as companies hit with shipping container return penalties
Calls are mounting for the government to step in and lobby shipping lines over the rising cost of freight. Photo: AFP…
Ocean container losses topple annual average in 2 months
in International Shipping News 10/02/2021 The World Shipping Council issued an eye-opening report last July. What seemed like a steady stream of…
Ports Of Auckland Management COVID-19 Story “embarrassing”
The Maritime Union says claims by Ports of Auckland that Government quarantine regulations are to blame for their failures are…
US port shutdowns could affect NZ exports: freight group
Potential port shutdowns in California could hamper New Zealand export shipments to the US, adding New Zealand’s freight congestion woes.…