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Road freight sector facing barriers in efforts to decarbonise
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says that an industry survey commissioned by Ministry of Transport shows that road freight businesses are committed to emissions reduction, but support from government and freight customers will be essential overcoming regulatory and cost barriers. The survey reported that 89% of road freight operator respondents have already started emissions…
Transporting New Zealand supports moves to free up traffic at key times
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Transport Minister Simeon Brown today. Interim CEO Dom Kalasih says congestion charging, or “time of use schemes” have proven highly useful in reducing traffic snarl-ups in many cities when used properly,…
Coalition of transport groups calls for re-think on Thorndon Quay raised pedestrian crossings plan
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has joined with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the Automobile Association, the New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association and the Bus & Coach Association in calling for Wellington City Council to reconsider plans for five raised crossings to be incorporated at signalised crossings along a 1.7km…
Cost pressures on trucking firms continue to rise
News, Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Cost pressures continue to bite for the road freight industry, with repairs and maintenance, depreciation and interest, insurance, and wages all rising over the March quarter, according to Transporting New Zealand’s Cost Index, released today. The Transport Cost Index, prepared for Transporting New Zealand by Grant Thornton, shows road freight costs have risen by 6.03…
Ferry grounding demonstrates importance of a resilient Cook Strait connection
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Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Interim CEO Dom Kalasih says the grounding of the Cook Strait ferry Aratere on Friday night demonstrates the urgent need for KiwiRail and the Government to replace the aging Interislander fleet, and ensure adequate maintenance of its existing vessels. “It’s fortunate that this incident didn't result in any injuries.…
Port of Auckland profit drive will hit businesses and consumers
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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 substantial…
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