NZTD News

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 1.5% month on month in July, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) recovered much of its June fall, rising 6.1%. 

Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of the state of demand, as opposed to production. It typically provides a 6-month lead on momentum in the economy – variation in it reflects discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespeople etc. The trend in light traffic remains flat,...

Safety improvements on State Highway 1, near Cambridge, are almost complete, bringing some changes for road users.

Construction in the area got underway in March 2024 and includes a new turnaround bay just north of Hickey Road, road widening and the installation of side and median safety barriers.

As part of the finishing works, the right-turn out of Hydro Road onto SH1 will be permanently closed. Contractors will be on site from Monday 19 August to begin this work for an expected period of 3 weeks.

During ...

As part of its major upgrade of the entrance to Queenstown alongside Frankton’s Bus Hub improvements, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and its alliance partners in Kā Huanui a Tāhuna will be closing sections of the BP roundabout overnight from this Sunday, 11 August.

Each section/leg will close for around ten nights from 11 August through to mid-September. 

“This will enable key utilities like gas, electricity (high and low voltage), broadband, water/stormwater pipes to be layered into 16 trenches runn...

Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has released its interim report for the period of January to June 2024, showcasing a robust financial performance in the second quarter with significant growth in sales and earnings. The company's Group net sales saw a 9 percent increase to SEK 55.4 billion, up from SEK 51.0 billion in the previous year.

During this period, Scania reported an adjusted operating income of SEK 8.0 billion, compared to SEK 7.0 billion in the previous year, with an adjusted operating margin of 14.5 percent...

Back in April principal economist Brad Olsen from NRC partner Infometrics said hopes of a soft landing for the New Zealand economy "are disappearing.

"Sitting here is August, seeing how much the freight sector has slowed down, it is hard not to agree.

Just this week shivers were sent throughout the supply chain with...

Microlise’s digital solutions are set to streamline delivery processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and support sustainable practices at Foodstuffs South Island.

31st July 2024, New Zealand: Microlise Group, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, has today announced a transformative contract with Foodstuffs South Island, a prominent player in New Zealand’s retail sector. This initial 5-year contract involves 130 vehicles servicing 200 stores, handling 3,500 deliveries each month across household name...