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…

Transporting New Zealand warns of costs and delays after closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge

NZTA have advised that State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will likely remain closed for several weeks, following extensive damage…

Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support

The Government has proposed that existing roads could be tolled and that heavy vehicles could be forced onto toll roads.

Road freight sector sees reasons for optimism heading into 2026

Many trucking operators will be relieved to see the end of 2025, but there are emerging signs that conditions are beginning to improve in…

Transporting New Zealand cautiously welcoming new super-ministry announcement

The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) must be adequately resourced to deliver the Government’s ambitious…

Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight

Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened.

Transporting New Zealand hails two-lane Pekatahi Bridge replacement

A new two-lane bridge will be built on SH2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, replacing the existing, decrepit one-lane Pekatahi Bridge.