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International developments deliver clear benefits, but we’re in the waiting place
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
A more productive freight system benefits the safety, economy, and our climate goals, but the Government isn't even making temporary improvements.
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.
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.
Never waste a good crisis
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
With our large coastline, New Zealand has a huge exclusive economic zone, and there is absolutely the potential for more oil to be discovered somewhere in it.
Market response shows just how essential road freight is
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
It’s been another week dominated by fuel price rises and increasing pressure on freight operators. Despite these record cost-pressures, trucks continue their essential work.
Fuel market challenges and what happens next
Friday blog | Transporting New Zealand
The Government's Fuel Response Package suggests transport operators should start implementing fuel-saving measures in the 'precautionary' phase, but they already are.
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