NZTD News

Today marks a significant milestone for Horowhenua and the lower North Island as we celebrate the first year since construction began on the Ōtaki to north of Levin Road of National Significance project, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

“A year ago today, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and I joined our delivery partners in Manakau to turn the first sod, marking the start of construction on this crucial project. Twelve months later, local communities can already see the scale of strong progress being made o...

Turners Trucks & Machinery Auckland has completed its relocation to an expansive new purpose-built facility in Drury, strategically positioned just off State Highway 1. This significant move represents a major milestone for the company and signals its commitment to enhanced customer service and operational efficiency. 

The new facility spans an impressive 18,000 square meters, making it almost twice as large as the company's previous location in Wiri.This substantial expansion provides numerous operational advantages and demons...

Volvo Trucks has received the prestigious industry award for its full electric range. This is the company's eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognizing electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before.

Volvo Trucks new electric range wins “International Truck of the Year 2027” award.

Offering a driving range of up to 700 km*, Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric line-up has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2027...

Diesel prices are on the rise again with continuing conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine constricting oil supplies.

So what’s happening, and what steps should transport operators be taking?

Key factors are:

• Iran’s restriction on shipping through the Straits of Hormuz
• Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure
• Houthi forces restricting shipping through the Red Sea
• Attacks on a Saudi Arabian oil pipeline launched from Iraq

Diesel prices in the UK have rea...

Smart supply chains

This week I had the pleasure of getting out for some member visits. I caught up with members in Palmerston North whose business has grown dramatically over the past decade, and it was good to reflect on their success. 

For me, that success came down to several things: bold decision-making, innovation and efficiency, a customer value proposition that offers a real point of difference, a strong understanding of market changes, and having the right people to run a good ship....

Bascik Transport has acquired a shareholding in Hog Haulage Ltd, strengthening the relationship between two established New Zealand transport businesses.

This investment represents an exciting step forward for both companies and provides an opportunity to build on the strong working relationship already established between Hog Haulage and Bascik Transport.

The partnership will allow both businesses to leverage their combined experience, resources and industry knowledge, while continuing to provide reliable and ef...