17.01M
Tonnes transported annually on the NZ rail network
Updated:
What we have previously worked on
New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy
The Ministry has led the development of the Aotearoa New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy, which provides long-term strategic direction for our freight and supply chain system. The strategy was released on 18 August 2023.
New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy
Assessment of the Long-Term Requirements for a Resilient Cook Strait Connection
The Ministry is undertaking an assessment of the long-term requirements for a resilient connection across Cook Strait to connect people and enable freight movements. The Cook Strait is a strategic link in New Zealand’s transport system and must be safe and resilient for the public and freight sector.
Assessment of the Long-Term Requirements for a Resilient Cook Strait Connection
Green freight project
CLIMATE CHANGE — EMISSIONS WORK
Informing the Government’s strategic approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road freight in New Zealand.
Green freight project
Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy
Delivering a freight and logistics strategy for the upper North Island that includes whether to move the location of the Port of Auckland.
Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy
Review of Vehicle Dimensions and Mass
Reviewing the rules that govern the size and weight of vehicles that can travel on New Zealand roads.
Review of Vehicle Dimensions and Mass