New Waikato-BoP supply chain study promotes action over words
New action plan claims to reflect freight industry consensus on priority needs.
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Maersk to start dedicated NZ coastal shipping service
Two-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.
Continuous Disclosure: How to manage the supply chain shock
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GDP preview: Early bets in on path of economic growth
Economists say the first quarter was tough as Omicron kept people home.
Sir Richard Branson reveals pandemic brought Virgin empire to its knees
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Lower kiwi dollar keeps export prices strong despite falls
The ANZ Commodity Index shows export prices rose in currency-adjusted terms.
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Buckle-up, the full force of the economic storm may still be ahead.
High flying Mainfreight warns normal transmission will resume
Mainfreight delivers top dollars to shareholders, the tax man - and its team.
Mainfreight will pay $94.2m in team bonuses after delivering record profit
Mainfreight will pay a discretionary staff bonus totalling of $94.2m.
Why Govt probe on Manukau as future port could be putting cart before horse
The Budget allocation for port project is still under wraps.
Liam Dann: Economy has 'headroom' to handle challenges
Kiwis are getting gloomy but S&P Global Ratings retains confidence in NZ economic outlook.
Budget experts deliver their verdicts: Missed opportunities and no plan for growth
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$4.8b landlord Goodman makes $748.6m, up 18%
Developments to add 100,000sq m of space, generating a further $21m annual rent.
Ruakura Superhub attracts logistics giant Maersk
Container logistics leader joins giant Ruakura development.
Construction almost complete on Napier Port's new $175m wharf
The 350m wharf has taken more than two years to build and cost less than anticipated.
'Order Gib now': PlaceMakers warns of price rises and product shortages
PlaceMakers said that no Pink Batts were being distributed from their factory this week.
Mainfreight rallies to help Ukrainian staff, refugees; closes Russian operations
Ukrainian drivers' decision to defend their country has led to shortages across Europe.
Buyer right to question the value of muffler on swanky Japanese sportscar, tribunal says
Questions raised over advertising used to sell a Nissan GTR "Black Edition" vehicle.
Waffle or workable? Cynicism, praise for Govt supply chain paper
Heavy on decarbonisation, light on pressing issues, says sector.
Former KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy to return to the job
Union welcomes return of a steady hand.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Market close: Prices up despite lurking grey clouds
Sharp rise despite lockdowns, rising interest rates, talk of US recession.
Tauranga port gets Environment Court date, chair runs up timing red flag
Port says export volumes will stall from 2024 if build doesn't start this year.
Exporters on alert, containers short in China lockdown fallout
Risk of container congestion at NZ export ports if Shanghai lockdown upset persists.
Andrew Barnes: How Auckland transport can earn the moral authority to get locals out of their cars
Time to make AT more accountable for – and practically familiar with – its decisions.
'Staggering': Why the long wait for supplies in NZ is about to get worse
Lockdowns of Chinese truck drivers and factory staff hitting production, orders.
Auckland Council mulls leasing out port, charging rent
Land and port operations could be separated in bid to improve returns to council.
Liam Dann: How China's Omicron showdown will cost Kiwis in inflation fight
Lockdown is curbing Chinese demand for fuel and putting downward pressure on oil prices.
Seized: Oligarch loses $140m superyacht that visited Auckland
Cook Islands-flagged vessel seized as sanctions noose tightens around oligarchs.
Pressure piles on Auckland port to lift its game
New CEO inspires confidence but not much improvement expected until next year.
Supply chain crisis: Soaring costs hammer companies, some may go bust
Plumbers will definitely run out of some products, market warned.
Northport readies to lift container ship business
Northport responds to supply chain pressure and shipping company requests.