Change at NZ Shipping Federation

For immediate release The Executive Director of the NZ Shipping Federation Annabel Young, is leaving after six and a half years in the role. She noted that it is a unique position at the centre of an important link in the New Zealand supply chain. Clive Glover, President of the Federation said that the Shipping … Read more

Unions and Employers agree on opportunities in Coastal shipping (2021)

Unions and Employers agree that Coastal shipping is an opportunity “Coastal shipping is ready to accept any challenges from Government and the unions when it comes to increasing the role of coastal shipping in the Kiwi supply chain” said Clive Glover, President of the NZ Shipping Federation today.“We want to work with the government and … Read more

National recognises urgent need for a maritime dry dock

Media Release 02 October 2020 National Party recognises the of urgent need for a new maritime dry dock NZ Shipping Federation congratulates the National Party for its commitment to the construction of a maritime dry dock at NorthPort. “A 250 metre dry dock, capable of servicing vessels trading in New Zealand, is the missing piece … Read more

Deeply disappointing that dry dock is not part of infrastructure announcements

Subject: Media Release: Deeply disappointing that dry dock is not part of infrastructure announcements Media Release Wednesday, 29 January 2020 Deeply disappointing that dry dock is not part of infrastructure announcements “It is deeply disappointing that today’s infrastructure package does not include a dry dock,” says Clive Glover, NZ Shipping Federation President. “The government really … Read more

Fact sheet and issues summary (2019)

New Zealand Shipping Federation Fact Sheet Coastal shipping is a vital part of New Zealand’s transport infrastructure. Recent events have shown that the coastal network is important for New Zealand economic, environmental and social welfare and vital during emergencies when road links are disabled. New Zealand depends on coastal ships. For: delivery of important goods … Read more

Submission on Oil Pollution Levy (2018)

21 December 2018 Oil Pollution Levy Consultation Maritime New Zealand PO Box 25620 Wellington 6146 Sent by email: Submission on Oil Pollution Levy Thank you for the opportunity to make submission on the oil pollution levy mid-point review. Background Coastal shipping is a vital part of New Zealand’s transport infrastructure.Recent events have shown that … Read more

Submission on Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy Working Group (2018)

Full steam ahead

21 December 2018 Working Group on Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy c/- Ministry of Transport By email Sent by email: Submission to Working Group on Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy Thank you for the opportunity to make an oral submission to the Working Group on 14 December 2018 in Auckland and for … Read more