Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers

A Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for businesses and…

Freight access protected during critical Tiniroto Road repairs

Improved access arrangements for urgent Tiniroto Road repairs are a positive step after initial closure plans threatened major disruption…

Freight productivity measures will support jobs and economic growth

The road freight sector and wider economy will benefit from the Government removing barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise…

Transporting New Zealand calls for urgent repairs on Tiniroto Road, Gisborne

The deteriorating condition of Tiniroto Road in Gisborne is creating serious safety risks and costs for freight operators and other road…

Transporting New Zealand calls for payload increases to mitigate diesel price hikes

Transporting New Zealand says transport regulations should be urgently amended to allow certain trucks to carry higher payloads, as diesel…

Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support

A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New…

Road freight sector watching oil prices as Middle East conflict continues

The road freight industry will be monitoring the risk of fuel supply issues and rising oil prices closely, as conflict in the Middle East…

Ferry update answers road freight sector’s burning questions

An industry update organised by Transporting New Zealand outlined how the new ferries and landside infrastructure will be delivered in…

Long-term Infrastructure Plan welcomed by road freight sector

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure……

Transporting New Zealand praises driver licensing changes

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is backing the Government’s changes to the driver licensing scheme, saying the changes…