New Zealand consumers could soon pay the price for shipping networks being disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea.
Clive Matthew-Wilson is concerned about the impacts on poorer communities.
The flooding in Auckland is the most recent event to contribute to the supply chain issues.
Experts and industry professionals warn that while disruptions may be declining, 2023 will see significant price escalations.
The growth in advertisements for one industry has grown to "phenomenal" levels.
The company had previously said it would be used by "hundreds of millions" of people.
"Really disappointed and actually apologise to the public that we were unable to deliver."
The giant ship was freed last Monday after it ran aground in the vital canal on March 23, causing a significant traffic jam.
Pictures of the crash went viral on Chinese social media as people drew comparisons between the Suez Canal blockage.
The ministry is in contact with port authorities to understand the impact on our imports and exports.
An incident like the recent blockage of the Suez Canal exposes the weaknesses in this global system.
A revolt is escalating against the NZTA in its role as the watchdog keeping trucks safe on the road.
"The yo-yoing lockdowns have significant impacts on moving freight and COVID outbreaks in Auckland put a large workforce at risk."
One in four companies had trucks parked up because there's no one to drive them.
Instead of hundreds of trucks having to use SH1, this time the cargo can use the upgraded railway.
From Friday, 800 trucks will carry nearly 1200 containers south from Northport.
Injuries are as bad as those from car crashes in many cases.
No "technical issues".
He stepped off the train to have a cigarette.
But they need a lot of taxpayer money to get the trains moving.
