NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
- Written by Cécile L'Hermitte, Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of Waikato
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, the driving time between Napier and Wairoa stretched from 90 minutes to over six hours, causing major supply chain delays. Retail prices rose and shoppers faced empty shelves.
Natural hazards such as earthquakes and flooding can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system. These crises can cause...
