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NZCCO Submission on the Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024-34
We agree fully with the first sentence of the Minister’s foreword – New Zealand’s economic prosperity is indeed underpinned by a transport network that enables people and freight to move around ... continue reading
NZCCO Submission on Fast Track Approvals Bill
We support this Bill. A fast-track decision-making process for infrastructure and development projects that are considered to have significant regional or national benefits is long overdue. continue reading
Submission on Auckland Council LTP proposal to lease the port
The Port of Auckland is a critical component of New Zealand’s supply chain. It is the second largest container port and the second largest port for bulk volumes. It is also New Zealand’s largest ... continue reading
Submission on Auckland Council LTP proposals on port land
The Port of Auckland is a critical component of New Zealand’s supply chain. It is the second largest container port and the second largest port for bulk volumes. It is also New Zealand’s largest ... continue reading
NZCCO encouraged by progress on Port of Tauranga wharf extension project
The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners is encouraged by the partial approval for the Port of Tauranga berth extension project. The port has received provisional resource consent for Stage 1 of ... continue reading
Cargo Owners Need to See Bang for Bucks in Latest POAL Price Hike
The organisation representing New Zealand’s largest cargo owners says POAL’s recently announced price rises and new charges need to be accompanied by equally significant increases in ... continue reading
NZCCO underwhelmed by long-awaited Freight and Supply Chain Strategy
The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners is underwhelmed by the long-awaited New Zealand Freight and Supply Chain Strategy released on Friday by the Ministry of Transport. “It is difficult to see ... continue reading
Submission on strengthening the resilience of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system
The NZCCO believes that all 13 ports should be regarded as critical infrastructure. Even the smallest ports play a critical role in their regional supply chains. There is some criticism of New ... continue reading
NZCCO Annual Meeting Focuses on the Future Freight Task
The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners’ recent annual meeting was dominated by concern about the lack of a long-term multi-modal strategy for planning and building the supply chain ... continue reading
Submission to Productivity Commission – Improving Economic Resilience
We provide below detailed answers to the questions posed by the Commission, but at a high level, the Council is particularly concerned about the lack of resilience in New Zealand’s road and rail ... continue reading
Submission on RMA Reform – February 2023
Submission from the New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners to the Environment Committee on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill. The Council supports the submissions ... continue reading
Reshaping Streets Regulatory Changes Consultation Document
Reshaping Streets Regulatory Changes Consultation Document The efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the shipping supply chain is critical for New Zealand. As an island nation, ... continue reading
Expression of Support: Northport Eastern Development
The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners wishes to record our support for the Northport Eastern Development project, which we see as an important opportunity to increase freight efficiencies and ... continue reading
Response to New Zealand Freight and Supply Chain Issues Paper – April 2022
Overall the New Zealand freight and supply chain issues paper does a good job of setting out the challenges confronting the supply chain. Much of what is proposed has the full support of the ... continue reading
MFaT Report re UK Logistical and Supply Chain Challenges
An update on current logistics and supply chain challenges faced by exporters to the United Kingdom, in the context of COVID-19 disruption and the ongoing impacts of Brexit. continue reading
Letter of support for POAL dredge
NZCCO support for POAL deepening the Waitemata Shipping Channel The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO) wishes to record its strong support for Ports of Auckland deepening the Waitemata ... continue reading
NZCCO submission Draft Nelson Plan – Port Noise Management
Draft Nelson Plan – Port Noise Management Options Feedback from the New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the options for management of port ... continue reading
Record attendance at NZCCO AGM reflects heightened supply chain concerns
The recent NZ Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO) AGM saw a record number of members and affiliates meet to discuss current supply chain issues and priorities for action. As part of the meeting the ... continue reading
NZCCO submission on the exposure draft for the Natural and Built Environmental Bill
This submission is written on behalf of the New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO). NZCCO has been seeking change to the Resource Management Act 1991 ("RMA") for many years and has been ... continue reading
NZ supply chain congestion issues can be mitigated by Government says Council of Cargo Owners
The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO) has written to the Minister of Transport with a list of key steps that it recommends the Government takes to help mitigate the extreme strain that ... continue reading
Letter to the Minister of Transport re Supply Chain Issues
Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Transport Dear Minister Supply Chain Congestion Concerns The New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners met in Wellington on 26 May. As you will recall, the Council ... continue reading
Climate Change Submission March 2021
This submission is made on behalf of the members of the New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners. The Council comprises the largest companies that own New Zealand’s import and export freight. Many of ... continue reading
NZ Supply Chain Under Pressure
Council has been monitoring with concern the cascading congestion issues that are impacting many of our members. In order to gain a clearer picture of what’s happening, what’s ahead and ... continue reading
NZCCO Releases Manifesto 2020
ADDRESSING THE BARRIERS TO EFFICIENT, RELIABLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE CARGO MOVEMENT August 10th, 2020 The efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the shipping supply chain is critical for continue reading
Name Change for Shippers’ Council Underlines Focus
The NZ Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO), as it is now to be known, has its sights firmly set on championing the national and international supply chain interests of the country’s large exporters ... continue reading
EPA Consultation Submission 2019
This submission is made on behalf of the New Zealand Shippers’ Council. The council is the peak body for New Zealand’s freight owners. We represent a very large proportion of New Zealand’s ... continue reading
NZ Shippers’ Council Statement In Response To 2nd Report of The Upper North Island Supply Chain Working Group re Future Of The Ports of Auckland
The NZ Shippers’ Council considers that any decision to close the current Ports of Auckland continue reading
Shippers’ Council Urges Government to Maintain Investment in Quality Roading Infrastructure
The New Zealand Shippers’ Council welcomes the Government’s decision to green light the Manawatū Gorge replacement road and urges the government not to take its eye off other important roading ... continue reading
Shippers Concerned about Transit Times on VSA Service to US West Coast
The NZ Shippers’ Council has raised concern about the lengthened transit time to ports on the US West Coast. The VSA service to Long Beach has extended from 15 days out to 30 days, with ... continue reading
Shippers’ Council Submission on Customs User Charges
This submission is made on the behalf of the New Zealand Shippers’ Council. The Council is the peak body for New Zealand’s freight owners. We represent a very large proportion of New Zealand’s ... continue reading
NZSC Submission MoT MARPOL Annex VI Consultation
New Zealand’s potential accession to IMO treaty: MARPOL Annex VI: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships. This submission is made on behalf of the New Zealand Shippers’ Council (NZSC). NZSC is ... continue reading
Significant Work Programme Ahead for NZ Shippers Council
The NZ Shipper’s Council recently held its annual Strategy Day - a full day of discussion and strategic planning around supply chain issues of key importance to members. continue reading
New Chair for NZ Shippers’ Council
Simon Beale, Group Shipping Manager, T&G Global, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the NZ Shippers Council. Simon replaces Mike Knowles (Zespri) who stood down after 5 years at the ... continue reading
NZ Shippers’ Council Big Ships Report Underlines Need For New Integrated Supply Chain Strategy
24 January 2018 NZ Shippers’ Council Big Ships report underlines need for new integrated supply chain strategy Increasingly bigger ships will place unprecedented demands on the efficiency of New ... continue reading
Cover Letter to Ministers re Big Ships Report
Cover letter to Ministers Big Ships report 2017_ continue reading
Bigger Ships – What are the Implications for New Zealand?
NZIER report to NZSC – Implications from Bigger Ships (FINAL 5 December 2017) continue reading
Shippers Council Opposes Port Insurance Levy Mechanism
2nd October 2017 The New Zealand Shippers’ Council is concerned that the recent announcement by Port Napier that it will impose an insurance levy charge on transport operators is the ‘thin end of continue reading
NZ Shippers’ Council Statement Re Future Of The Ports Of Auckland
The NZ Shippers’ Council considers that a decision to relocate the current Ports of Auckland operations elsewhere is a major decision that needs to be considered very carefully. A sound business ... continue reading
Passage of the Cartels Bill Applauded by NZSC
The New Zealand Shippers’ Council welcomes the regulatory certainty and competition oversight of international shipping that the passing of the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill continue reading
Largest Container Ship Arrives
5th October 2016 Largest Container Ship Arrives The NZ Shippers Council acknowledge the arrival of the largest container ship to have ever visited New Zealand. Aotea Maersk arrive in Tauranga ... continue reading
Letter to Minister re Cartels Amendment Bill
Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Commerce Parliament Buildings Private Bag 18041 WELLINGTON 6160 Commerce Act (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill Dear Minister Given recent publicity on RNZ ... continue reading
Shippers Call for Urgent Action on Maritime CO2 Emissions
The New Zealand Shippers Council (NZSC) supports a call by the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) for the shipping industry to reach agreement on a market-based measure for carbon reduction - or risk ... continue reading
All Strength to Groser’s Arm
The Shippers’ Council today welcomed media accounts suggesting increased flexibility from key players on dairy and other issues that caused the TPP negotiations to stall at Maui. continue reading
NZ Shippers Council Position Paper Review of the RMA
NZ Shippers Council position paper Review of the RMA Jan 2015 continue reading
NZ Shippers Council Position re Mandatory VGM
NZ Shippers Council position re Mandatory VGM January 2015 continue reading
Submission to the New Zealand Productivity Commission International Freight Transport Services
SUBMISSION TO THE NEW ZEALAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICES 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Shippers Council welcomes the opportunity to submit to the New Zealand ... continue reading