Advertise with us
DOWNUNDERVOICESAustralia · New Zealand · World
Back to Trade & Logistics
Trade & Logistics

19 August 2026

Freight industry calls for 'Minister of Supply Chain' ahead of election

Downunder Voices Newsroom

Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

FacebookEmail
Freight industry calls for 'Minister of Supply Chain' ahead of election

The National Road Carriers association says the sector is worth $59 billion a year and needs someone to coordinate and streamline the sector.

About this report

Downunder Voices provides an independently written summary and community perspective based on information published by the original source. The original publisher remains responsible for its reporting.

Join our community

Follow Downunder Voices

Join thousands of readers following news and community stories from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Follow on FacebookSubmit your story

More from Trade & Logistics

View category
SOHAR Port and Freezone records cargo growth in first half of 2026Trade & Logistics

19 August 2026

SOHAR Port and Freezone records cargo growth in first half of 2026

SOHAR Port and Freezone delivered strong first-half 2026 performance, recording total cargo throughput of 52 million metric tonnes, a 52% increase compared to the same period last year. The results reflect the adaptability of SOHAR’s integrated port and freezone model across a diversified cargo portfolio and a challenging international trading environment. Ship-to-ship cargo handling reached 24. 38 million metric tonnes, reflecting sustained demand for SOHAR’s maritime services. Container throughput increased 40% to 545,000 TEUs, driven primarily by higher transshipment activity, while breakbulk cargo nearly doubled to 1.

Source: Container NewsOriginal source

Read Next

View latest