All “Logistics” topics

Civil construction sector in crisis, new survey shows

James Paul talks to Jim French of Teletrac Navman about the state of the civil construction sector and why local supply chain challenges may persist. The 2024 Construction Industry Survey, an annual collaboration between vehicle and asset management provider Teletrac Navman and industry association Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ), reveals a civil construction sector in crisis, resulting from a lack of work in the market. 

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Empty container depots: A quiet revolution

Empty container depots, like so many other activities in logistics, are an under-appreciated link between importer and exporter. Representing the “dehire” point for an importer, the depot receives each container individually, before cleaning, repairing, and storing it, ready for an export booking. 

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Cybersecurity in logistics: Protecting the digital supply chain

Cybercrime is set to cost global economies more than $20 trillion U.S. dollars by 2026. The logistics industry has been forced to adapt to an increasingly digital world. New technologies like AI and automation promise to streamline operations and enhance operations, but digitisation creates vulnerabilities as cybercriminals seek to exploit these advances for their own financial gain. 

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18,000 skilled workers urgently needed for logistics sector

The workforce shortage of around 4,700 employees in New Zealand’s logistics and freight sectors is expected to widen to about 17,900 people by 2028 (a nearly 290 per cent increase), according to a report conducted on behalf of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council Hanga-Aro-Rau (WDC).

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Cyclone was a true test of Kiwi resilience

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island earlier this year, the strong winds and widespread flooding caused major disruption to the roading networks and core services throughout the Hawkes Bay, Auckland and Northland regions. In many regions key transport routes were completely cut off, isolating communities and hindering access to vital services. This created immense challenges for emergency response teams, as well as for residents attempting to evacuate or seek assistance. The disruption to the roading network also had significant economic consequences, impacting transportation of goods and services, and causing delays in supply chains.

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Operation Pacific Vaccinate

Getting COVID-19 vaccines to remote Pacific communities with limited infrastructure at ultra-low cold chain standards required close collaboration between a number of Government agencies, commercial providers, and the Pacific Island nations being supported.

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Ruakura Superhub set to rumble

The Ruakura Superhub is set to officially open on 15 September. The event will cap off 15 years of planning and development for the 490-hectare estate which was returned to Waikato-Tainui as part of the settlement with the Crown in 1995.

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E-commerce in New Zealand: Where next?

The pandemic has pushed kiwis to shop online more than ever before and parcels moving through NZ Post’s network are up an astonishing 25 per cent year-on-year. Peter Jones discusses latest e-commerce trends and offers thoughts on where this rapid growth is heading.

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