Omicron and Supply Issues Limit Economic Advance
Economic momentum stalled at the start of 2022, as Omicron limited economic activity. Infometrics’ March 2022 Quarterly Economic Monitor shows economic activity rose 2.0%pa…
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Better Cargo Status Visibility for Exporters and Importers
TradeWindow, an NZX-listed trade tech company based in Takapuna, has partnered with online cargo management system, PortConnect, to offer another layer of supply chain visibility for…
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NZ Needs Overseas Truck Drivers
New Zealand urgently needs more overseas truck drivers to fill a growing shortage, according to National Road Carriers chief operating officer James Smith. “The…
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affecting Japanese Seafood Supplies
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is choking the staple seafood supplies to Japan and exacerbating the woes of retailers and foodservice operators, who are already reeling…
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SOS to Truck Drivers – Save Our Supply Chain!
An SOS call has gone out to truck drivers to get them back behind the wheel as New Zealand battles staff shortages, according to…
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A Sector-First Sustainability Initiative
Puratos Group, the global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, has launched a first-in-class Life-Cycle Assessments (LCA) initiative to help customers accelerate their…
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Pressure on Supply Chain Affecting the Meat Sector
As the Omicron outbreak continues to cause processing delays, meat companies are warning farmers to be prepared to hold on to livestock for longer….
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Labour Shortage & Shipping Issues Taking its Toll
HortNZ chief executive, Nadine Tunley, has expressed that while traditionally horticulture can be a tough way to make a living, the ongoing pressures of…
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Probe Launched into Supply-Chain Cartel Conduct
Set up to identify and investigate potential cartel conduct, an international probe has been launched looking into global supply chains. The investigation includes the…
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Competition Agencies Look to Identify Cartel Conduct in Global Supply Chains
The Commerce Commission has joined with international counterparts in a working group focussing on the identification of potential cartel conduct in global supply chains….
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