Prosecution exposes lack of Government ferry plan
The Maritime Union is calling on the Government to review its decision to dump planned new Cook Strait ferries after the prosecution of a ferry operator.
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Red Sea situation highlights need for New Zealand shipping
The conflict in the Red Sea highlights the need to build up New Zealand crewed and flagged shipping to overcome supply chain disruptions.
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Cutting ferry investment to subsidise property speculators is economic sabotage
The cost of the Government’s tax cuts for landlords will be many times more than the investment required for the much-needed Cook Strait ferry upgrade.
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Withdrawal of proposed service threatens coastal shipping progress
The cancellation of a proposed MOVE Logistics roll-on-roll-off (RoRo) ship due to technical issues was a step backward for New Zealand coastal shipping.
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‘Blue highway’ offers solution to East Coast transport woes
The Maritime Union says there needs to be more regular coastal shipping services to regional ports to ensure supply chain security.
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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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Support New Zealand Coastal Shipping picket in Nelson
Seafarers and community supporters will be gathering for a peaceful informational picket 1030am Sunday 2 April across the road from Haven Road dairy by Port Nelson (213 Haven Road, Beachville, Nelson, 7010).
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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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