New Hillside Workshops officially opened KiwiRail’s revitalised Hillside Workshops are providing the modern facilities that will help KiwiRail deliver safe and reliable freight services to its customers, KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy says. The Dunedin workshops were officially opened by Rail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. Reidy says the workshops, whichContinue reading “On track…”
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Same footprint…
Expanded warehouse capacity, efficiency with high-density storage sdolution Coghlan, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider says it has revolutionised its warehouse operations by implementing Dematic’s ColbyRack high-density storage and mezzanine solution. Designed and installed by Colby Storage Solutions’ distributor, Storage Ideas, the innovative setup has boosted storage capacity, optimised workflows, and cut operational costs, all withoutContinue reading “Same footprint…”
‘Investment Boost’ targets manufacturing growth
Budget 2025 launches Investment Boost, a major new tax incentive to encourage businesses to invest, grow the economy, and lift wages, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Economic growth is how we raise living standards, create higher-paying jobs and fund the growing cost of the public services Kiwis depend on. “To achieve that growth, New ZealandContinue reading “‘Investment Boost’ targets manufacturing growth”
WorkSafe changes:
‘Welcome step’ to modern, supportive regulation The change in focus for WorkSafe New Zealand is “long overdue and should assist employers” in keeping workers safer while having fewer concerns about being punished, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). The changes – including a new letter of expectations, a restructured funding model, and a legislativeContinue reading “WorkSafe changes:”
Are chemicals safely stored in the warehouse?
Chemical warehouse explosions in Tianjin Port, China and the Lebanese Beirut Port killed nearly 400 people, Injured thousands, left many more homeless and caused massive property damage. The common element is the absence of safe warehouse practice, particularly identifying and safely managing non-compatible chemicals and the avoidable loss of emergency responders unaware of what theyContinue reading “Are chemicals safely stored in the warehouse?”
Lifting solutions…
Centra Forklifts now exclusive NZ distributor of Flexi articulating forklifts Centra Forklifts (NZ) Ltd – distributor for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks – is one of the oldest established forklift companies in New Zealand and now the company is adding what it describes as another premium brand to its range, announcing the exclusive local distributorship for Flexi articulating forklifts. “We see this as a greatContinue reading “Lifting solutions…”
Delivering trusted hygiene…
Kärcher’s autonomous robot delivers smarter, zero effort, total compliance cleaning Delivering medicines, vaccines, and medical devices demands more than cleaning – it requires a trusted partner for hygiene, compliance and seamless operations. Healthcare Logistics chose Kärcher to deliver exactly that. “With strict protocols and audits, Healthcare Logistics needed an automated floor cleaning solution to maintainContinue reading “Delivering trusted hygiene…”
New tracks…
Slow economy impacts KiwiRail as it repositions for growth A national freight downturn in a soft domestic economy, and a series of one-off events, contributed to a fall in KiwiRail’s bottom line in the half year to December 31, 2024. However, good progress was made in delivering on the company’s transformation plan and investments which togetherContinue reading “New tracks…”
AGVs and forklifts:
The perfect partnership for smarter, safer warehouses In today’s fast-paced logistics landscape, modern warehouses are embracing automation to overcome labour shortages, boost efficiency, and enhance safety. automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are rapidly becoming indispensable in these environments, seamlessly complementing human-operated forklifts to create a balanced, high-performance system. AGVs are programmed vehicles that follow predetermined orContinue reading “AGVs and forklifts:”
Greater local presence…
SSI Schaefer strengthens ANZ offering with new office SSI Schaefer, a global player in intralogistics and automated warehouses, has announced the opening of its new office in Sydney, Australia, at Norwest Quay in Norwest Business Park, North West Sydney. The new office “reinforces SSI Schaefer’s commitment to Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and positions SSIContinue reading “Greater local presence…”
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