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Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems
Data Analytics

Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems

Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Roading improvements welcomed
Supply Chain

Roading improvements welcomed

Road freight operators say the new works will ease bottlenecks, but they want four-lane routes to match future traffic growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
Freight cost rises inevitable
Supply Chain

Freight cost rises inevitable

Higher truck operating costs, including fuel and road user charges, are set to feed through to shoppers as freight firms lift prices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Sep 2018
New electric forklifts provide safe warehouse solutions
Supply Chain

New electric forklifts provide safe warehouse solutions

Small businesses can now access safer, cleaner warehouse lifting gear as a new electric forklift range promises lower running costs and more uptime.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018
Royal Wolf acquires leading container and storage company
Supply Chain

Royal Wolf acquires leading container and storage company

The deal expands Royal Wolf's New Zealand footprint to 16 locations and boosts its container fleet as demand for portable storage grows.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Jul 2018
New course addresses driver shortage
Supply Chain

New course addresses driver shortage

Female enrolments at Manukau Institute of Technology’s new transport course are helping tackle a driver shortage that has hit freight operators hard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
Pre-engineered housing and construction report
Housing

Pre-engineered housing and construction report

Warehouses are set to drive an 8% annual rise in the global pre-engineered building market through 2022 as e-commerce booms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
Fatal interactions between forklifts and people
Risk & Compliance

Fatal interactions between forklifts and people

A New Zealand freight firm has been fined NZD $506,300 after a worker was crushed by falling pallets during forklift unloading in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Hydrogen-powered clean, green and efficient forklifts debut
Manufacturing

Hydrogen-powered clean, green and efficient forklifts debut

Customers could cut forklift downtime to minutes as hydrogen fuel-cell models promise cleaner operations and quicker refuelling at Australian sites.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 24th Jun 2018
Time running out to enter the 2018 Australasian Fleet Safety Awards
Supply Chain

Time running out to enter the 2018 Australasian Fleet Safety Awards

Fleet operators have just over two weeks to showcase work that cuts crashes involving at-work drivers before the June 15 deadline.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Rail freight plan has its limitations, road transport expert argues
Supply Chain

Rail freight plan has its limitations, road transport expert argues

Trucks are still likely to dominate freight because perishable goods and last-mile deliveries favour faster, door-to-door road transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week
Supply Chain

Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week

Truck drivers are urging other road users to avoid blind spots and sudden braking as New Zealand marks Road Safety Week.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
So, how do you feel?
Real estate

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted
Urban Planning

Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted

Drivers in Northland still face a busy SH1 corridor, as councils and hauliers warn the planned works fall short of rising traffic needs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Fuel taxes have consequences
Supply Chain

Fuel taxes have consequences

Higher fuel taxes could raise freight costs, with road carriers warning households will pay more unless extra revenue funds roads.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Property and construction workers in particularly short supply
Construction

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply

Demand for construction professionals is likely to keep outstripping supply this year, as New Zealand presses ahead with its housing push.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Apr 2018
KiwiRail enjoys a strong half year result despite challenges
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail enjoys a strong half year result despite challenges

A 39% jump in half-year operating surplus shows freight and passenger demand held up, even as earthquake and weather disruptions hit services.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Manawatu Gorge road option needs future-proofing
Supply Chain

Manawatu Gorge road option needs future-proofing

Road freight operators warn the replacement route must avoid repeats of months-long disruption and cope with heavy trucks on steep grades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line
Supply Chain

Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line

Heavy rain has forced a temporary closure of the rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch after 31 slips damaged track and road access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017