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Should Auckland’s port relocate to Northland?
Supply Chain

Should Auckland’s port relocate to Northland?

Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey
Robotics

UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey

The survey cut inspection time to a day per tank and reduced scaffold-related risks, as the ship sat in Singapore for ABS checks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems
Data Analytics

Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems

Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Fuel taxes have consequences
Supply Chain

Fuel taxes have consequences

Higher fuel taxes could raise freight costs, with road carriers warning households will pay more unless extra revenue funds roads.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future
Supply Chain

Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future

Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Geopolitical macroeconomic factors, global trade flows and their impact on New Zealand
Supply Chain

Geopolitical macroeconomic factors, global trade flows and their impact on New Zealand

Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth
Supply Chain

Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth

Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Port decision to cut fumigation gas wins plaudits
Supply Chain

Port decision to cut fumigation gas wins plaudits

Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?
Auckland Council

Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?

A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
New lightweight universal rope guide
eCommerce

New lightweight universal rope guide

Crane operators can cut rope wear and maintenance time with a low-cost replacement that fits almost any small or mid-sized hoist.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017

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Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises
Customer Relationship Management

Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises

Rising customer complaints against online retailers reflect the perils of overly ambitious delivery services, says Tryzens.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally
Clean technologies

Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally

Calix claims its exhaust scrubbing technology can go as far as making the global shipping industry carbon negative.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019