Nona Pelletier, Senior Business Reporter@NonaPelletier nona.pelletier@rnz.co.nz Inventory levels have been kept high adding to costs when warehouses fill up and new storage…
Mood of the Boardroom: Port navigates the Covid storm
It would take a brave soul to predict when the shipping space and supply chain choke gripping NZ Inc will…
Vaccination deadline missed by 138 border workers
By Sarah Robson for rnz.co.nz Frontline border workers at airports, ports and MIQ had until 1 October to get their first…
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,…
Port worker vaccine exemption time running out
File photo. Critical borders workers who must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of the month are able to…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Only half of ‘high risk’ contracted port workers vaccinated – Chris Hipkins
Just half of contracted port workers deemed high risk have been vaccinated, despite a legal order in place. Covid-19 Response…
Covid-19: Union calls for mandatory testing after container ship crew members test positive
The New Zealand Merchant Service Guild is calling for mandatory testing for all incoming boat and ship crews, to protect…
Truck Drivers Need To Be In Line For Vaccine
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 8:55 amPress Release: Road Transport Forum To ensure continuity in the supply chain, the road freight industry…
Will the pandemic open new doors?
in International Shipping News 15/02/2021 If our industry can adapt and innovate like we have done throughout COVID-19, imagine what we can…
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…