Category Archives: Freight & Distribution

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…”

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…”

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”

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”

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”

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…”

Pack King has just opened a new container full of its powered floor crane range, ideal for many types of businesses, distribution centres and warehouses. “The last two containers went in a flash,” says the company. Since their introduction a few months ago, they have completely sold out twice. “If you’ve ever used a manualContinue reading “Pack King re-stocks and is ready to supply”