The Maritime Union says claims by Ports of Auckland that Government quarantine regulations are to blame for their failures are…
The seafarer crisis — a shipping problem being passed from port to port
A major maritime crisis is getting so bad some seafarers are injuring themselves just to get home. The problem is…
Southern manufacturing companies facing uncertainty
Southland manufacturers are among many nationwide struggling to get supplies into the country in a timely fashion so production can…
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.…
Shipping vessels skip Auckland as cargo congestion continues
A shipping line is diverting one of its regular services away from Auckland because of its massive port cargo snarl-up.…
Northland rail line back in action after upgrades completed
The running of a test train last week means the rail line between Whangārei and Swanson in West Auckland is…
Import waiting time reduces, but port’s search for skilled staff continues
New Zealanders are continuing to wait long periods for imported goods but delays at Auckland’s port are reducing, as the…
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…
Transport and food two keys to reduce our carbon footprint
OPINION: Momentum is gathering in New Zealand’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change. Chair of the…
Making shipping cleaner – is LNG the answer?
in International Shipping News 01/12/2020 As the global maritime sector tries to switch to liquified natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel…