The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF) is calling for a more balanced approach to proposed access fee increases at the Port of Auckland, warning of significant flow-on effects for sup – ply chains and consumers. The Port has confirmed it will impose a 77% increase in vehicle booking system (VBS)ContinueContinue reading “CBAFF urges balance on ‘steep’ Port of Auckland fee”
Category Archives: Freight
Smart time-of-use charging will enable more efficient goods delivery
Getting time of use charging right for road freight is critical says National Road Carriers Association (NRC), responding to the Government’s announcement it will introduce legislation this year to enable time-of-use schemes to be developed on our busiest roads. NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says road freight delivers 93% of goods in New Zealand and gettingContinueContinue reading “Smart time-of-use charging will enable more efficient goods delivery”
Freight body warns of Port of Auckland price hikes will hit businesses, consumers
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is warning that sustained Port of Auckland (POAL) price hikes will hurt businesses and consumers across the country, unless accompanied by significant port productivity gains. POAL recently announced increases in port access fees and other charges effective January 2025 and 2026, following on from substantialContinueContinue reading “Freight body warns of Port of Auckland price hikes will hit businesses, consumers”
NZ TO FACE LESS FREIGHT DISRUPTION IN 2023
New Zealand’s supply chains have been hit by numerous disruptions over the past couple of years due to the pandemic. Now experts and industry practitioners warn that while disruptions may be on the decline, 2023 will see significant costs and price escalations. Massey University’s Supply Chain Risk Analytics Network (SCRAN) has just released its 2023ContinueContinue reading “NZ TO FACE LESS FREIGHT DISRUPTION IN 2023”
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