Support New Zealand Coastal Shipping picket in Wellington
Seafarers and community supporters will gather for a peaceful informational rally outside the Wellington Railway Station from 11am Thursday 20 April 2023
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Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
coastal shipping
Maersk decision shows supply chains still at risk
Unions representing ships crews say the withdrawal of a dedicated Maersk shipping service on the New Zealand coast is a step backwards for New Zealand’s supply chain security.
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Coastal shipping should be used in emergency relief effort
The Maritime Union says New Zealand coastal ships should be part of the relief effort to bring supplies to regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Concerns on Wellington ferry terminal upgrade
The Maritime Union is concerned about reports the Interislander ferry terminal upgrades in Wellington and Picton may be scaled back.
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Ports of Auckland gives us resilience
There has been a push to shut down or phase out the Ports of Auckland. We now need to reflect on the advantages of having a local logistics hub that can function even in extreme weather events.
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Great potential for coastal shipping in “green shipping corridors”
New Zealand is extremely well placed to take advantage of the coming revolution in low emission shipping, says the Maritime Union.
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New container service sees New Zealand shipping going from strength to strength
New Zealand coastal shipping is on an unprecedented growth curve as another New Zealand crewed ship comes onto the New Zealand coast.
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Interislander ferries mark 60 years of service
The Interislander ferries are celebrating sixty years of service.
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