India and New Zealand have signed a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will create new opportunities for New Zealand exporters in a market that has previously been difficult to access due to steep import duties. This FTA will see tariffs eliminated or reduced on 95%...
The September quarter saw New Zealand's international trade performance rebound strongly, with total exports reaching NZ$25.0 billion, up from NZ$22.3 billion in the same quarter last year. This upswing reflects stronger demand, and possibly favourable global commodity conditions for key export items such as agricultural goods,...
The Port of Lyttelton in New Zealand's South Island is upgrading its technology systems with the rollout of OneStop Modal and a new vehicle booking system across Lyttelton Port Company's City Depot and Midland Port operations. This digital upgrade aims to deliver greater transparency and real-time...
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...