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Last week I said I’d share more about our view on fuel supply resilience given the closing down of the refinery at Marsden Point. 

Our view is there is a good case that we should be more confident about supplies, not less, and we will get the fuel we need when we need it. 

Many people that have raised concerns seem to be unaware that we were already reliant on overseas imports with about one third of our supply coming from Asia and Oceania. 

Even more importantly, the refinery ultimately clos...

Auckland’s road congestion is a growing crisis, with a 2021 report estimating that congestion costs the city $2.6 billion per year by 2026. As it stands, Aucklanders collectively lose 29 million hours annually in traffic, amounting to an average of 17 lost hours per person. For the freight industry, the impact is even more devastating: truck drivers face mounting inefficiencies, with companies spending $130 million annually to mitigate delays caused by congestion. This inefficiency restricts the number of trips freight opera...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says a report from EY and ARUP for Auckland Transport on the $2.6 billion cost of traffic congestion emphasises the need for time of use charging that takes freight considerations into account.

Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says reducing congestion will have big benefits for freight efficiency, labour productivity, and emissions reduction.

“The report estimates that congestion in Auckland is costing our trucking memb...

In a significant development for New Zealand's logistics and transportation industry, Hilton Haulage has announced its acquisition of Austin Transport Services Limited. The deal, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, represents a calculated expansion of Hilton Haulage's operational footprint into the economically vital Nelson Tasman region.

This strategic move signals not only growth for one of New Zealand's respected transportation companies but also potentially transforms the competitive landscape in the Top of the So...

Marlborough’s first Inland Port has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in regional trade and transport infrastructure. The new inland port, operated by QuayConnect, Port Nelson’s logistics division, is strategically located in Riverlands to support the growing freight demands of the region. The facility will enable more efficient freight movement, reduce transport costs, streamline supply chain logistics and support economic growth.

Developed in partnership between key industry stakeholders, the Marlbor...

March is a big month for the road freight industry with the largest survey in a decade being held to find out what are the key issues for transport operators and all the industry players. 

The 2025 National Road Freight Survey has been organised by national road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand.

CEO Dom Kalasih says the online survey, which is being run by independent surveying firm Research New Zealand, is designed to help all parts of the industry share their priorities with policy makers and ...