NZTD News

Kiwi temperature-controlled logistics company Big Chill Distribution, together with Tainui Group Holdings, today marked the official opening of a new purpose-built cool storage facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. 

The 32,200 square metre facility on 3 hectares of Waikato-Tainui land will hold up to 16,500 pallets of chilled and frozen food ready for distribution to retail and food service businesses by Big Chill’s network of 180 temperature-controlled trucks and trailers.

Big Chill was acquired by ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.6% month on month in January, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7% in the month. The Heavy Traffic Index is holding up better in per capita terms.

The Light Traffic Index rose 0.6% m/m in January, while the Heavy Traffic Index rose 2.7% m/m. Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of demand, and in particular consumers’ willingness to spend, as opposed to production. 

Typically, the light traffic data provides a 6-month lead on mom...

According to KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy, KiwiRail has now started discussions with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to enter a termination agreement for the contract for the build of two new Interislander ferries.

This follows the Government’s decision last year not to provide further funding for the Inter-Island Resilient Connection (iReX) project. 

The Government has announced that it will appoint a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) to provide independent advice and assurance to Ministers on the future...

A key part of the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is celebrating industry success.

The Awards and Networking Event will be held on Wednesday 13 March at 6pm and is a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues while celebrating the industry’s success across the technology, maintenance, and safety sectors.

Awards nominations are open until 11.59pm on Friday 16 February for the following categories: 

· PartsTrader Technology Award. Awarded to the company...

LDX, a newly formed company of TDX, proudly announces the appointment of Mark Weaver as the General Manager - Linde. In this newly created role, Mark will oversee LDX operations as the exclusive distributor for Linde Material Handling in New Zealand.

Mark Weaver brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having held numerous leadership roles, most recently as the General Manager of SteelServ for the past four years. His operational skills, combined with his experience in business and people management, make him a v...

DAF Trucks Vlaanderen has been awarded ‘Factory of the Future’. This prestigious accolade acknowledges the impressive transformation of DAF’s Belgian cab and axle factory in Westerlo into a state-of-the-art, technologically advanced facility that is among the most modern of its kind in the world.

Each year, the Belgian technology federation Agoria grants ‘Factory of the Future’ certificates to a selected number of pioneering and sustainable production facilities in Belgium. Agoria represents more than 2,000 companies a...