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Electrifying transport: why New Zealand can’t rely on battery-powered cars alone
By Soheil Mohseni, Alan Brent and James Hinkley of Opinion – The transport sector accounts for 47 percent of New Zealand’s…
Three months before Christmas, companies plan early for freight delays, higher costs
Businesses already have Christmas front of mind, hoping Covid-19 won’t be a grinch again. File photo of Containers at Ports…
Two interislanders out of service – shortages in South Island possible
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Govt cautiously floats transformative transport plans
Analysis: In a major ‘green paper’, the Government has floated a bold transformation of New Zealand’s transport system in order…
Auckland’s Port Future: New port location to be decided by 2023, minister says
The Government will make a decision before the 2023 election on the location of a new port to replace Auckland’s, said…
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…
Safety fears over 2700 truck trips from giant container ship in Northland to Auckland
There are safety and congestion fears for the road north of Auckland, after news a container ship diverted to Northland will result…
Trucking Industry Looks Forward To Working With New Transport Minister
Monday, 2 November 2020, 2:08 pmPress Release: Road Transport Forum Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett says the trucking industry…
Firth of Thames best home for a new port for 100-plus years: Auckland Business Chamber (and Cubic agrees)
By: Andrea Fox Herald business writer andrea.fox@nzme.co.nz Just when you thought not another report could be wrung out of Auckland’s port…