in International Shipping News 22/05/2024 The crew of MV Moana Chief, a New Zealand-flagged vessel operating under Pacifica Shipping (Pacifica), was awarded…
New NZ coastal barge on it’s way
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Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options
The MV Shiling cargo ship was only temporarily repaired when it was allowed to set sail from Wellington, then lost…
Taxpayer investment in salvaging coastal shipping founders
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Ministry Of Transport’s Freight And Supply Chain Strategy Is Pragmatic Say Freight Industry Bodies NRC And NTA
Friday, 18 August 2023, 2:10 pmPress Release: Joint Press Release The Ministry of Transport’s Freight and Supply Chain Strategy released today…
First Goods Trains Welcomed As Ruakura Inland Port Set To Transform Freight Moves Across Upper North Island
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 12:16 pmPress Release: Tainui Group Holdings Ruakura Inland Port – a newly minted, 9ha customs-controlled cargo facility…
World Shipping Council Releases Containers Lost At Sea Report – 2023 Update
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual report on containers lost at sea, revealing positive developments in container…
A shift to coastal shipping and rail could cut NZ’s freight transport emissions – why aren’t we doing it?
By Patricio Gallardo of The Conversation Photo: 123rf.com Analysis – According to a recent study, coastal shipping produces a fifth of the…
‘Emergency style’ transport plan worked on by govt in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
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Michael Wood can’t afford the distraction: our transport networks are poked
Chris Hipkins has appointed Michael Wood as Minister for AucklandPlay VideoROBERT KITCHIN/STUFFChris Hipkins has appointed Michael Wood as Minister for…