Future of Freight Forum with Duncan Cotterill
Description
Join Duncan Cotterill for an exclusive evening exploring the future of New Zealand's freight and logistics sector.
Set against the unique backdrop of Matchbox Luxury Car Storage in Penrose, this event brings together leading voices from across the industry to share practical insights on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of freight.
Through two focused discussions, we'll explore:
Technology, Data & Electrification: Building a Future-Ready Freight Business
Featuring Johnny Davison (Founder & CEO, Hitrak), James Howard (Senior Projects Manager, Tranzit Group) and Ben Riordan (Carbon Manager, Foodstuffs Co-operative Affairs), this session will examine how freight businesses can leverage technology, data and innovation to improve efficiency, safety and performance, while navigating the transition to a lower-emissions future.Risk, Compliance & Resilience as a Competitive Advantage
Featuring industry experts from BMS, this session will explore how organisations can strengthen resilience, manage risk effectively and turn regulatory and compliance obligations into drivers of long-term business success.
Whether you're focused on operations, technology, sustainability, compliance or business leadership, this forum will provide practical insights and takeaways to help future-proof your organisation.
Agenda
- 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Session One: Technology, Data & Electrification: Building a Future-Ready Freight Business
Moderator: Michael Moyes, Partner, Duncan Cotterill Speakers: • Johnny Davison, Founder & CEO, Hitrak • James Howard, Senior Projects Manager, Tranzit Group • Ben Riordan, Carbon Manager, Foodstuffs Co-operative Affairs Key discussion themes: • Technology procurement and selecting flexible, future-ready solutions. • Using data and technology to improve safety, efficiency and productivity. • Electrification trends, decarbonisation considerations and practical case studies.
- 5:15 pm - 5:25 pm
Q&A
- 5:15 pm - 5:50 pm
Session 2: Risk, Compliance & Resilience as a Competitive Advantage
Speakers: Representatives from BMS (to be confirmed) Key discussion themes: • Turning compliance requirements into business value. • Managing risk, insurance and organisational resilience. • Building stronger, more resilient freight operations.
- 6:10 pm - 6:20 pm
Q&A
- 6:10 pm - 6:20 pm
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