Go Logistics (NZ) Limited

Well Done Brandon and Go Team

Not your average day at the office… Well done, Brandon Hope! 🎉 A finalist at Inghams Group Limited 3rd Annual Supplier Partner Day! Last Tuesday, Go Logistics (NZ) Limited attended the event, with our Key Account Manager, Brandon Hope, representing our Freight Forwarding / 3PL services. The day provided a unique insight into the world of poultry production here in New Zealand. He learnt about the short- and long-term challenges that the industry faces, as well as their commitment to sustainability and more circular economy as NZ’s hunger for fried chicken grows year on year. Brandon Hope also got to try some new up and coming products Inghams Group Limited may be releasing, and he was raving about them to the team at the office. Something to keep an eye out for in supermarkets. Inghams, like Go Logistics is a family run company, and they confirmed their dedication to maintain their core values no matter how big they grow - Something Go Logistics absolutely stands with. During the awards portion of the day, Brandon received finalist for Key Account Manager of the year. He was recognised for going above and beyond and encompassing the core values that Ingham’s holds. We'll be going after that number 1 spot in 2026! Challenge accepted.    We love to see Go Logistics and the team recognised for their outstanding efforts and commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty. We also love seeing relationships with our customers grow into partnerships that will last for many years to come.   Well done Brandon and the Go logistics team for the outstanding effort put in every day and thank you Ingham’s for being a valued partner.   Logistics. Delivered

Growing up in Papatoetoe, Auckland, in the 1970s, I lived near the airport, which was both bad and good: → Bad, in that the noise of landing aircraft – especially the Air New Zealand DC8’s - could drown out the television as they flew overhead. → Good, in that I got to see many different aircraft types as they flew overhead and being an aircraft enthusiast, this suited me just fine. Occasionally, this would include a very distinctive aircraft, the Lockheed P3 Orion. I often thought the long boom at the end of the tail (used for detecting submarines) made the aircraft look like a wasp or hornet! I could not have known as I looked skyward back in the 1970’s that my own company would one day play a part in the final stages of this aircraft’s last journey. For history buffs, the New Zealand government first ordered these aircraft in 1964, and the first delivery to the RNZAF took place in 1966. These aircraft had various life extensions until finally being retired for good in 2023. Fast-forward to 2024, and a Texan company, Reliance Aircraft International, has purchased five of these aircraft to take back to America. They are being disassembled at Whenuapai and Blenheim into approximately 60 x 20’ containers and shipped back to the ultimate destination of Austin. Our specialist Prime Team (aviation/defence/projects), headed by Patrick Gottstein (second from left and ex-German army), has been entrusted with the project, which includes materials handling, crating of parts, and providing equipment to assist in loading the aircraft into containers before sending them off to Port Houston. We expect the project to take between 6 and 9 months to complete. Along the way, we have made some good friends with the team at Reliance USA, who will test and register each part of the Orion for eventual sale to other aircraft users. Originally, more than 20 Air Forces around the world used Orions in their fleets. I suspect many New Zealanders remember these aircraft fondly. Certainly, the engineers involved in this disassembly project feel this way. One said, “We know every bird by heart and have stories about each of them. It is very sad to see them go.” We are proud to play a small part in the last chapter of this magnificent aircraft’s journey. Thank you to Lee and the Reliance team for granting us the opportunity. Specialist projects like this are just one way we fulfil our mission to see  Logistics. Delivered. Chris

Last week, the Auckland City Council announced it would retain ownership of the Ports of Auckland, emphasising that an increase in profits for the principal shareholder, The Auckland City Council, was a significant factor in this decision. According to its projections, this new arrangement is expected to enhance council revenues by approximately $170 million more than the alternative leasing proposal. Background  There had been extensive discussions about potentially leasing the Port to a third party, with DP World frequently mentioned as a likely candidate. While such a lease could provide a substantial capital boost to the council's finances, the proposal faced significant opposition. In March, the Maritime Union staged protests outside council offices, voicing concerns about the dangers of privatising a monopoly. The freight community were concerned about the neutrality of a winning bidder, especially if that bidder also controlled their own freight movements and shipping. Other community members opposed the leasing plan, arguing it would delay any definitive decisions about the Port's future or the development of public spaces along the waterfront. Ultimately, the decision was made not to proceed with the lease. Despite this, the Port remains a geographical monopoly, posing ongoing challenges for the future. "A Model Like Australia" The Ports of Auckland have referenced Australia's model in recent press releases, suggesting a similar path forward. In Australia, port users now incur both the traditional port service charge (or THC fee) and an additional infrastructure fee (or port access fee) per container. These fees, initially modest, have seen substantial annual increases, with the Port of Melbourne recording a 51% rise in 2023 alone. This situation has prompted concerns about a lack of transparency and duplicative charges, leading to recommendations from The Productivity Commission of Australia that these fees should be regulated. What Could This Mean For You?  Limited competition in maritime logistics drives up costs for consumers. Transport operators have no choice about which terminal they use when picking up or dropping off a container, so they must pay whatever price a terminal operator sets. In Australia we have seen the recent sharp rise in Terminal Access Charges (TACs) has directly impacted cargo owners and, ultimately, consumers. It’s our view that voluntary protocols to address terminal operators market power should be reconsidered. The Way Ahead It is inevitable that costs will rise annually at the Ports of Auckland, and these increases will be passed on to port users in New Zealand's biggest city. We suspect other ports will look to follow suit. We will continue to keep you informed as the Port begins consultation with our industry about these upcoming changes. How will this impact your business? Get in touch to learn more.