LDV, described as the distributor of New Zealand’s largest range of commercial vehicles, has enhanced its customer offering with an extensive seven-year warranty package. The company says that the new warranty is a commitment to Kiwi families and businesses to keep them moving, ‘delivering peace of mind for years to come’. Any LDV vehicle purchasedContinue reading “LDV seven-year warranty ‘keeps businesses moving’”
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Solving rail issues…
Track maintenance easier with the Vac-Ex T-VAC 2 Contamination of rail ballast, which is the material that forms the trackbed of railway lines is a significant problem that can affect the stability and safety of the track, as is replacing existing power and cable utilities. Previously this work was done using a skid-mounted system thatContinue reading “Solving rail issues…”
Robotic independence in logistics
Mobile robots in logistics can be seen to work throughout an entire supply chain from manufacturing processes, to reaching consumers and shops. IdTechEx’s report, Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery 2024-2044, provides an in-depth overview of the role of new robot technologies at each stage of the chain, highlighting mobility, flexibility, and scalability asContinue reading “Robotic independence in logistics”
Sign of positive outlook…
DHL Express expects a 12% shipment increase this peak season DHL Express, described by the company as the world’s leading international express service provider, is expecting a 12% shipment increase this peak season, signalling robust international demand and a positive outlook for New Zealand’s economy. The peak season runs from now until the end ofContinue reading “Sign of positive outlook…”
Infrastructure boost
Multimillion dollar green steel logistics facility to support future projects A new multimillion dollar green logistics facility in South Auckland will help boost access to steel construction materials needed for New Zealand’s major infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Latest Government data shows more than $120 billion has been forecast to be spent on infrastructure by theContinue reading “Infrastructure boost”
The road ahead…
NRC secondee programme strengthens governance capability National Road Carriers (NRC) recently launched a new leadership initiative aimed at transport operators with an interest in governance. Building a strong pipeline with depth of board succession is an essential part of the Association’s long-term strategy to grow board capability. The NRC Board Secondee Programme offers future transportContinue reading “The road ahead…”
Modern Hornby warehouse
offers flexible options and competitive rent A prime logistics facility in Hornby, Christchurch is available to lease, with the opportunity to benefit from flexible solutions and competitive rental rates. The facility, at 15 Sir James Wattie Drive, was constructed in 2009 and provides modern 100% NBS, high stud warehousing with existing pallet racking, significantly reducing fitContinue reading “Modern Hornby warehouse”
Reduce the wrap…
Aurora technicians, machinery – the first step to reducing film by up to 40% You are most likely using far more pallet wrap that you need to, according to Aurora sales and marketing manager Braden Goddin. “With today’s on-machine pre-stretch technology, there’s a high chance you could reduce your pallet wrap usage by up toContinue reading “Reduce the wrap…”
Transforming storage and fulfilment…
Founded in 1967 in New Zealand, Douglas is one of the country’s largest privately-owned pharmaceutical companies and described as a respected name in the global pharmaceutical industry. As well as producing prescription drugs, Douglas develops, manufactures and distributes a wide range of consumer health and wellness products. The company says as New Zealand’s leading supplierContinue reading “Transforming storage and fulfilment…”
Workplace safety…
New Zealand’s first IANZ accreditation for oral fluid collection The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) is announcing its latest achievement as the first drug and alcohol testing and collection company in New Zealand to receive IANZ accreditation for oral fluid collection. This new accreditation is in relation to Section 2 of the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZSContinue reading “Workplace safety…”
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