Import costs soar as global supply chain buckles under strain

Auckland retailer Tony Gallagher has just six pallets of flat pack furniture in his warehouse instead of the usual 70 at this time of the…

Auckland port delays see big freight ship diverted to Northport

The freight backlog at Ports of Auckland is turning into a serious safety issue according to truckies, with hundreds of freight containers…

Talk to business – request to new Government

The trucking industry wants to see Labour engage better with the business community in its second term of Government, says Road Transport…

Looming global container shortage a threat to NZ trade

Consumers and businesses will be facing shortages over Christmas after major shipping lines halted new bookings from Asia on record global…

Trucking industry looks forward to working with new Transport Minister

Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett says the trucking industry congratulates Michael Wood, who has been today announced as…

Concerns over drug-driving as trucking industry worried about cannabis legalisation

The trucking industry is raising concerns about the move to legalise cannabis, claiming it'll mean more drugged drivers and accidents on…

Greg Pert new RTF Board chair

Tranzliquid Logistics director and owner Greg Pert, from Tauranga, has been appointed chair of the Road Transport Forum Board of Directors.…

Auckland cannot become a city of two halves

Auckland cannot become a city of two halves because there is no infrastructure resilience, Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick…

Fears nation’s economy at risk due to Auckland Harbour Bridge transport disruption

The chorus of complaint is getting louder over Auckland’s damaged Harbour Bridge with it closed from 9pm tonight until 5am Wednesday…

Trucks and roads the key to economic survival

While it is great to see the Government listening to professional road users and committing to a greater spend on State Highway…