Industry backs government freight strategy moves

Industry backs government freight strategy moves
The proposed Freight Advisory Council will be composed of leaders from across the freight sector. (Image: Getty)
Rebecca Howard
The Government’s plans to launch a freight action plan, update the national freight demand study, and establish a freight advisory council were well received.The move would strengthen supply chain resilience, said Justin Tighe-Umbers, chief executive of the National Road Carriers Association.“As an exporting nation that depends on imports, New Zealand is at the end of the world’s supply chains. Ensuring our domestic and international supply chains operate well is essential for our global competitiveness and sustained economic...

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