With exports constituting nearly 90% of New Zealand's wine sales, exposure to external market influences such as US tariffs and UK taxes has resulted in growers and producers now facing an uncertain outlook, a concern which is further compounded by a slowing global economy and...
New Zealand white wines have made a serious splash in China, riding a surge in demand that pushed imports up 136% by volume in July, as shipments from France, Australia and Chile slumped. According to the latest customs data, imports of New Zealand wine surged in...
New Zealand’s Parliament Transport and Infrastructure Committee recently announced an inquiry into New Zealand's ports and maritime sector. This inquiry will examine the current state, challenges, and future opportunities of the sector in order to improve the performance of the sector overall and help benefit export...
With the number of containers handled by the Port of Melbourne forecast to grow from 3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in 2019 to close to 9 million TEU by 2050, and with the majority of this being delivered at Webb Dock, infrastructure improvements...
Auckland Airport has announced the development of a new cargo precinct. With over 85% of New Zealand's air cargo market currently spread out across the airport, this $30.7 million investment into the airport's transport network will future proof Auckland's cargo capacity and increase efficiency as all...
The New Zealand Government has injected a NZD$8.2million contribution towards the development of Port Otago. Due for a July completion of its own new NZD$13.5 million rail siding on the Port Chalmers Container Terminal, this project will improve rail capacity, reduce turnaround times and connect seamlessly...
With 80% of New Zealand's wine grown and produced in Marlborough, the new Riverlands facility 'Honomai' is ideally positioned to become an invaluable resource for the region's exporters, importers and logistics operators. Consisting of a 5,000 square metre warehouse and storage space for 350 empty and...
New Zealand (NZ) wines have once again recorded growth in the United States in 2024, marking their 16th consecutive year of expansion in this export market. Among the top ten countries supplying wine to the U.S., New Zealand was the only nation to post a...
Following a review of the Good Clearance Fees, the New Zealand Cabinet has approved changes to fees and levies for goods crossing New Zealand's border. These changes are being implemented to ensure the efficient flow of trade and protect against the risks present in border activities...
A consortium, comprising the Northland Regional Council, Port of Tauranga and Tupu Tonu has conditionally agreed to buy out minority shareholders in Marsden Maritime Holdings to simplify the NZX group's ownership and bring full control of Northport [Marsden Point] under a single ownership umbrella. This new...