SH30 overbridge open
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The new overbridge opened mid-May meaning trucks above 6-tonnes no longer must take a 12km detour. Downer photo. TRUCKS CAN NOW USE STATE HIGHWAY 30 AT KŌPAKI again, following the opening of a new rail overbridge in late-May. A detour around SH3, SH4 and Kōpaki Road has been necessary for trucks weighing more than six tonnes due to the condition of the old wooden overbridge across the Main Truck rail line. The detour added 12km to the journey. All vehicles are now using the new overbridge, initially with a 30kph
speed restriction as the bridge and approaches are freshly sealed. Waka Kotahi says keeping speed down is essential to help the chip seal bed in. Construction of the new bridge began in 2021 and its completion provides safer and more reliable journeys for communities along SH30 between Te Kūiti and Maniaititi/Benneydale in the King Country region. With the new overbridge now open to traffic, the old one is closed and its ageing timber structure is being disassembled. T&D
New Hamilton hub for DHL DHL SUPPLY CHAIN OPER ATIONS HAVE BEEN expanded with the opening of a new transport hub in Hamilton. The new hub located in Arthur Porter Drive, Te Rapa, further bolsters final-mile delivery capabilities in areas outside of Auckland. Fitted with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, the new transport hub will better meet the needs and expectations of regional customers. “This is the latest addition to our two-year transport network development strategy, following on from the establishment of our Whangarei, Tauranga, and Hawke’s Bay transport hubs,” says Matt Casbolt, Managing Director at DHL Supply Chain New Zealand. “With the addition of our new Hamilton hub and existing network, we are proud to now provide last mile and line haul services to customers in regions and key markets that represent over 50% of the country’s GDP. “Our goal is to continue delivering an exceptional transport service to our customers, enabled by great people, a strong network presence, and partnering with the best transport service providers.” The new hub services customers across all sectors that require a high service standard in deliveries, including consumer goods, life sciences, healthcare, engineering, and IT sectors. The facility brings DHL’s market-
leading compliance, training, and health & safety procedures to this market. DHL’s investment in regional areas is helping to enhance the resilience of supply chains in New Zealand, especially in the wake of recent global supply chain disruptions. As part of this investment, DHL plan to open further hubs later this year and into 2024 to support ambitious growth plans for the New Zealand market. T&D The new DHL Supply Chain hub is located in Arthur Porter Drive.
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