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Official truck loading code under review
News | Transporting New Zealand
Transporting NZ has raised a number of concerns about proposed new sections for the truck loading code.

Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
A Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for businesses and consumers, while being out of step with comparable overseas schemes.

Planes, trains and automobiles… and don’t forget ships
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Rail and coastal shipping play important roles, but previous attempts by government to shift freight between modes have been ineffective, inefficient and costly.

Freight access protected during critical Tiniroto Road repairs
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
Improved access arrangements for urgent Tiniroto Road repairs are a positive step after initial closure plans threatened major disruption to freight and the local community.

Freight productivity measures will support jobs and economic growth
Press releases | Transporting New Zealand
The road freight sector and wider economy will benefit from the Government removing barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise diesel use.

Silver lining of a crisis
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
Over the last 72 hours I’ve sensed a quantum leap in attention and urgency to VDAM reform as officials advise their Ministers on what can be done about the fuel price crisis.
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