27 August 2025
MEDIA RELEASE
Freightways is set to expand its footprint in Palmerston North Airport’s Ruapehu Aeropark.
Planning consent is now underway for a purpose-built 5,000m2 freight and logistics facility featuring warehousing, operational offices, a public reception area and a breezeway.
Due for completion in 2026, the project is a major step in futureproofing Freightways’ operations to meet the demand for fast, reliable courier and cargo services across New Zealand.
The new facility will offer direct access to Palmerston North Airport’s freight apron enabling rapid transfer of freight to and from aircraft, a critical link in maintaining delivery windows for overnight and inter-island services.
“This expansion will provide the Freightways Express Package Courier companies with the operational space to cater for further growth” said General Manager Freightways Express Package Aaron Stubbing. “The Facility will initially house 36 Contractors, the Lower North Island road linehaul interchange facilities and our Inter Island air operations between Palmerston North and Christchurch. Bringing all the operations together on one integrated site at Palmerston North Airport will improve efficiencies and timely freight delivery.
Palmerston North Airport Chief Executive David Lanham said the development reflects the strength of the longstanding relationship with Freightways Group. “We’ve worked closely with Freightways over many years, and we look forward to seeing their freight and logistics activity grow on our campus.”
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