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Highlights of the week  

Last Friday we co-hosted a Road Freight Decarbonisation Update with Linfox at its Māngere headquarters. We heard from a diverse range of stakeholders and experts including: Hiringa and Electric Autobus on energy supply; Go Backload on logistics efficiency; Tyrewise on managing end-of-life tyres; EECA on supporting uptake of low-emission technologies; and Linfox on reducing its carbon footprint across the business, some of which included: solar energy production, lighting, ...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the announcement by Aberfeldy Shipping that it will launch a dedicated coastal freight service in December, hailing the move as a major boost for domestic supply chains and the maritime industry.

The service, operated by Aberfeldy Shipping will utilise two multi-purpose vessels, the MV ICS Silver Lining and MV Himala, linking regional ports with major import and export hubs.

The vessels will be operated by New Zealand crews working under Kiwi terms and conditions, cr...

DAF Trucks Australia has the most significant overhaul of its product line in over 30 years. The New Generation DAF range is a complete ground-up redesign that comprises of four distinct models: the compact XB for urban distribution, the versatile XD for regional work, the hardworking XF for long-haul freight, and the premium Australian-made XG for high-productivity linehaul. 

Starting with the entry point, the New Generation DAF XB is purpose-built for metropolitan environments. Powered by the PACCAR PX-7 engine ...

The first sod has been turned on the Waikare Gorge realignment project between Wairoa and Napier, which will lead to a safer and more resilient highway for freight and communities, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“The nearly 4km realignment, on State Highway 2, will ultimately support economic growth across the East Coast,” says Mr Bishop. 

“Currently, the state highway travels through Pūtōrino, and down into Waikare Gorge. This section of road through the gorge is prone to slips and the gorge bridge w...

KiwiRail's new standalone Sustainability Report provides a transparent account of its progress, challenges and future priorities as it works towards a lower-emissions, more resilient future for Aotearoa New Zealand. 

KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says the report demonstrates meaningful progress while also acknowledging where more work is needed to meet the company’s targets. 

"Rail has an important role to play in supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's transition to a lower-emissions economy, but sust...

Chris Hipkins has directly contradicted his own candidate and List MP on the Woodend Bypass, says National Transport Spokesperson Chris Bishop and MP for Waimakariri Matt Doocey. 

Asked directly this morning whether Labour would match National’s commitment of $800 million in Crown capital towards starting the Belfast to Pegasus Road of National Significance including the Woodend Bypass, Chris Hipkins rejected the idea and wrongly said National had cancelled the project. 

“Chris Hipkins is wrong and has ...