Transport unions renew calls for Marsden Point refinery to be restarted
Two of New Zealand’s main transport unions are urging the Marsden Point refinery be returned to functioning status, if necessary through Government ownership.
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Coastal shipping rebound offers a bright future
Supply chain problems will soon be relieved by the rapid scaling up of New Zealand’s coastal shipping capability.
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New Maersk coastal service a breakthrough for New Zealand shipping
New Zealand coastal shipping is experiencing a once in a generation shift, with the announcement of another new coastal shipping service with feature two New Zealand crewed vessels.
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ITF: Common sense and international solidarity prevail as Ports of Auckland abandons failed automation drive
The world’s largest global transport union, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), has joined the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) in supporting the decision by the Ports of Auckland to abandon its costly automation programme.
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Trans-Tasman shipping could boost trade and jobs
The election of a Labor Government in Australia could provide potential benefits for trans-Tasman shipping.
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Transport workers welcome international support for Fair Pay Agreements
Two of New Zealand’s leading transport unions have welcomed international support for the proposed Fair Pay Agreements (FPA’s).
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Maritime Union calls for ex-CEO to be dumped from port directorships
It is indefensible that former CEO Tony Gibson still holds directorships with companies associated with Ports of Auckland Limited.
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Workers vindicated as Ports of Auckland abandons automation
The Maritime Union says its longstanding opposition to automation at the Ports of Auckland has been vindicated after the project was canned.
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