Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has rubbished a trucking association report that says moving Ports of Auckland north would be impractical.…
Volkswagen launches world’s largest low-emissions LNG car transport ship
Volkswagen isn’t just trying to reduce emissions in its cars. The automaker has launched the first of two LNG-powered overseas cargo ships that…
Shipping is Waiting for the Global Economy to Bounce Back
Hellenic Shipping News 27/06/2020 The recession currently underway globally is bound to have a negative impact on demand for ships. However,…
Biofouling Survey For Cargo Vessels Arriving In New Zealand
A Biosecurity New Zealand-organised biofouling survey will involve compulsory hull checks for up to 40 arriving cargo vessels. The ships…
Government looking behind schedule on road safety targets
The government is being accused by the Opposition of failing to deliver on its road safety targets. National’s transport spokesperson…
Auckland port keeps shore leave ban for overseas cargo ship crews
Cargo ship crew arriving in Auckland from overseas ports are being told to stay on board their vessel to prevent…
Coronavirus: Ships could have shore-leave tightened after new Covid-19 cases
The Government may tighten shore-leave controls on crews of visiting ships as it toughens Covid-19 border restrictions after two women were released from…
Auckland’s port seeks consent for deeper channel – POAL
A deeper channel needed to safeguard Auckland’s vital international supply lines Ports of Auckland has applied to Auckland Council for…
Obituary – Sandy Gibson
Iain MacIntrye – Shipping Gazette Well-renowned, former senior shipping executive, Sandy Gibson, passed away on June 12 aged 75 years.…
Conservation concerns over Northport proposal
What would shifting much of Auckland’s freight shipping operation do to Whangārei’s harbour? Conservationists say the risks are like throwing…