by Transporttalk July 9, 2025 The Government has scrapped a major national freight study that industry leaders say is vital…
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
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Ministry Of Transport’s Freight And Supply Chain Strategy Is Pragmatic Say Freight Industry Bodies NRC And NTA
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First Goods Trains Welcomed As Ruakura Inland Port Set To Transform Freight Moves Across Upper North Island
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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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Chris Hipkins confirms fuel excise cut, public transport support to be extended until June
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Michael Wood can’t afford the distraction: our transport networks are poked
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Storms ahead for supply chains – NZ needs a resilient, nation-wide plan
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Shipping delays are costing business $1.7 billion in lost revenue a year
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