NZTD News

National Road Carriers members know that I’ve been investing a lot of time in raising the profile of the importance of the freight task to the economy. This week I joined Kathryn Ryan on her Nine till Noon morning show to discuss how we’ve fallen behind Australia on freight and supply chain strategy – and the impact that’s having on our economy.

At first glance, that might seem a step removed from the practical realities of getting goods delivered. After all, isn’t it obvious? Of course we need an efficient freight sys...

At EROAD Fleet Day National Road Carriers (NRC) announced it has teamed up with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the freight sector – the shift to low and zero emissions heavy vehicles. Together, they are relaunching NRC’s widely used Cost Model, a business tool that has proven invaluable to thousands of freight operators nationwide, equipping them with clear insights into the real cost of running their business. It has enabled informed decisions arou...

Inconsistent approach to managing risk remains a challenge

Media interest this week demonstrates what a challenging and weird environment we live in now.

We had good news with the Minister of Transport announcing that the cost of managing traffic on state highway maintenance projects has fallen from 15.8 per cent to 8.8 per cent.  From what the previous Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, said in November last year there was about a quarter of a billion dollars being spent ann...

The landscape of New Zealand's heavy transport industry is poised for a seismic shift as electric trucks are now directly competing with their diesel counterparts on both price and weight. Spearheading this change, Etrucks has announced it is the new New Zealand distributor for Deepway, introducing a BEV semi-tractor that brings the long-awaited goal of price parity within reach. This development, coupled with the launch of new ultralight electric models, signals a pivotal moment for the nation's push towards decarbonised lo...

Christian Levin, CEO of Scania and Traton Group, has issued a stark warning that Europe's leading truck manufacturers are in danger of failing to meet the ambitious 2030 CO2 reduction targets.

The primary culprits, according to Levin, are not technological shortcomings but significant failures in infrastructure and prohibitive economic conditions that are hindering the widespread adoption of electric trucks.

Levin's cautionary statement was made as the Volkswagen-owned Swedish truck maker announced its second-qua...

Mercedes-Benz Vans has entered a partnership with Keith Andrews Group to manage the distribution and servicing operations in New Zealand. This transition lays the foundation for a strong and sustainable future for the business and its operations. 

Leveraging Keith Andrews Group’s proven expertise and deep understanding of the local market, the new distribution model will ensure customers in New Zealand continue to receive the exceptional service and experience they expect of the brand.

"This transition marks...