How Linde and Fonterra power dairy success Fonterra is a household name for all New Zealanders. The dairy co-operative is owned by thousands of farming families across the country and supplies ingredients included in many food products around the world. In Australia, too, its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Mainland, Western Star, Perfect Italiano,Continue reading “‘Legendairy’ Collaboration…”
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Transporting New Zealand backs speed limit changes
National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government announcement reversing speed limit reductions on 38 sections of the state highway network, saying the changes will reduce journey times and help avoid dangerous behaviour by frustrated drivers. Speed limits on 49 further sections of state highway will be put outContinue reading “Transporting New Zealand backs speed limit changes”
Robots take Port of Tauranga in fresh direction
New Zealand’s largest port, Port of Tauranga, has extended the life of several current systems and processes through the deployment of robots – saving the port money and time, and providing additional time to work through future plans. Thomas Wansbone, Port of Tauranga financial controller, says the robots, developed by Quanton – New Zealand basedContinue reading “Robots take Port of Tauranga in fresh direction”
Tolls get the thumbs up from key associations
The Government’s decision to introduce tolling on the three new roads: Ōtaki to north of Levin, Takitimu North Link and Penlink, is the right thing to do to ensure funding is available for ongoing maintenance and renewals, says Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett. “When it comes to the stewardship of our roading infrastructure,Continue reading “Tolls get the thumbs up from key associations”
The future of grocery retail demands logistics automation
As grocery retailers try to meet consumer demands for convenience, freshness and sustainability, embracing intralogistics automation has become a necessity. As the way we shop for groceries is evolving, grocery retail intralogistics is undergoing a remarkable transformation: automation has transcended novelty to become a necessity. “Automation is not just a trend,” says Kai Tuomisaari, VPContinue reading “The future of grocery retail demands logistics automation”
Aviation industry globally to take flight
Seco-Warwick is described as one of the key partners in the aviation sector. In 2024, the group delivered dozens of solutions contributing to the increase in the worldwide production of aviation components. Despite the looming global crisis, the aviation market, valued at US$300-400 billion in 2021, is expected to grow to $500-600 billion by 2031,Continue reading “Aviation industry globally to take flight”
Land shortage set to constrain retail, DC growth
A growing shortage of industrial-zoned land in the Auckland region could limit the scale of New Zealand’s big-box retail sector expansion, according to industry experts. The warning comes as hundreds of millions of dollars are set to be invested in developing some of NZ’s largest retail infrastructure projects at a South Auckland site over the nextContinue reading “Land shortage set to constrain retail, DC growth”
Don’t pick up…
Teletrac Navman survey says mobile phones greatest impact on safety According to a recent survey conducted by Teletrac Navman, a Vontier company and a connected mobility platform for industries managing vehicle and equipment assets, 70% of businesses have experienced the effects of distracted driving incidents. Notably, 68% of survey respondents identified mobile phone use asContinue reading “Don’t pick up…”
Forklift future…
Hyster NZ sold to Adaptalift Group Sime Motors NZ has announced it has entered into an unconditional sale and purchase agreement for the sale of its Hyster New Zealand business to Adaptalift Group. The transaction is scheduled to complete on February 28, 2025. “When our parent company, Sime Darby Berhad acquired Toyota forklifts as partContinue reading “Forklift future…”
View ahead…
Four 2025 trends shaping warehouse automation and intralogistics As a global warehouse automation player, with technologies and integrated lifetime customer support, Swisslog is always looking at what is moving the industry forward. Here Dan Ulmamei, managing director, Swisslog Australia and New Zealand looks into four trends shaping the future within industry. As we enter 2025,Continue reading “View ahead…”
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