Rail Freight
Connecting New Zealand's supply chain through sustainable, long-haul rail solutions.
CoLoad integrates the efficiency of the national rail network with our agile truck fleet to provide a multi-modal solution that reduces costs and emissions for your business.
Why Move by Rail?
Sustainability
Rail produces 70% fewer emissions than heavy road freight. Choosing rail is a significant step toward achieving your carbon reduction goals.
Superior Capacity
One train can move the same amount of freight as 70 trucks, providing high-volume capacity and reducing congestion on our roads.
Safety & Reliability
Rail is significantly safer than road transport. With dedicated tracks and professional dispatch, your cargo reaches its destination securely.
Our National Network
With strategic container terminal (CT) sites located across New Zealand, our rail solutions reach every major commercial hub.
North Island Sites
- South Auckland
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Napier
- New Plymouth
- Palmerston North
- Wellington
South Island Sites
- Blenheim
- Christchurch
- Ashburton
- Timaru
- Oamaru
- Dunedin
- Bluff / Invercargill
The Power of Multi-Modal
We don't just stop at the railhead. CoLoad specializes in seamless integration. By pairing KiwiRail's long-haul network with our local container transport specialists, we offer true door-to-door connectivity.
Leverage our TMS integrations to track your container milestones across both rail and road modes in real-time.
Specialised Equipment
We supply a full fleet of 20ft, 25ft and 40ft containers designed specifically for rail transport. Our high-cube units provide the perfect balance of volume and weight capacity for the NZ market.
From flat racks, top loading bulkers, open tops to side-opening containers for easy loading, our equipment suits your specific business needs.
Ready to freight smarter?
Join the hundreds of New Zealand businesses already using our multi-modal network.
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