It would take a brave soul to predict when the shipping space and supply chain choke gripping NZ Inc will…
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…
Vaccination deadline missed by 138 border workers
By Sarah Robson for rnz.co.nz Frontline border workers at airports, ports and MIQ had until 1 October to get their first…
‘Dramatically more powerful’: world’s first battery-electric freight train unveiled
Wabtec shows off locomotive amid fresh attempt by some US lawmakers to slash carbon emissions from rail transport The world’s…
Two interislanders out of service – shortages in South Island possible
September 20, 2021 Report from RNZSupermarkets have been stocking up and South Island construction companies are bracing for more shortages…
A perfect storm for container shipping
The Economist08:54, Sep 13 2021 Shipping giant Maersk says it enjoyed an ‘exceptional’ quarter thanks to soaring demand for cargo,…
Port worker vaccine exemption time running out
File photo. Critical borders workers who must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of the month are able to…
Container depots continue to struggle from shipping disruption
Monday, 23 August 2021, 1:47 pmPress Release: ContainerCo COVID19 Lockdowns across New Zealand are expected to create further pressure on an…
A storm at sea: Soaring prices and rampant unreliability in global shipping
The spot price paid by customers for ocean-going container shipping has now risen by about 500 per cent over 2019…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Only half of ‘high risk’ contracted port workers vaccinated – Chris Hipkins
Just half of contracted port workers deemed high risk have been vaccinated, despite a legal order in place. Covid-19 Response…