Its findings reveal that shifting suitable inter-regional road freight to coastal shipping and rail would save up to 147 million litres of fuel annually, which is equivalent to a 16-day buffer of national diesel demand ....
This once again highlights just how critical a complementary role coastal shipping actually plays within the global system ... This transforms coastal shipping from merely an alternative into a critical solution.
Associate Transport MinisterJames Meager has confirmed $400,000 towards a national digital platform to improve supply chain efficiency and coordination across ports, in partnership with PortConnect ....
The Government is committed to building the resilience of New Zealand's coastal shipping network, through six critical investments to deliver a more productive economy and ensure essential supplies can reach communities in times of crisis.