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Big Chill revenue drags Freightways 19th February 2024 /

Big Chill revenue drags Freightways

Freightways says its Big Chill transport revenue for the six months to December 2023 was down 6% on the same period a year earlier.


Big Chill opens $40m Ruakura Superhub depot 15th February 2024 /

Big Chill opens $40m Ruakura Superhub depot

Freightways’ temperature-controlled logistics operation, Big Chill Distribution, together with Tainui Group Holdings, today officially opened its $40m purpose-built cool storage facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton.


Freightways on track for Sept ASX listing 8th September 2023 /

Freightways on track for Sept ASX listing

Distribution business Freightways says it is on track to be admitted to the ASX on Tuesday 12 September 2023.


…as Big Chill, ProducePronto owner learns cyclone lessons 21st August 2023

…as Big Chill, ProducePronto owner learns cyclone lessons

New capacity in Freightways’ temperature-controlled network will be a “game-changer” after a year marred by Cyclone Gabrielle and Cook Strait ferry disruption, according to the company’s bosses.


Cyclone Gabrielle delivers $2m earnings hit – Freightways 29th March 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle delivers $2m earnings hit – Freightways

Freightways is looking at a circa $2m hit to its earnings before interest, tax and amortisation as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle.


Big Chill owner Freightways reports revenue up 25% 20th February 2023

Big Chill owner Freightways reports revenue up 25%

Big Chill revenue rose 5%, contributing to a 28% jump in revenue in Freightways’ express package division.


Big Chill growth continues for Freightways 22nd August 2022 /

Big Chill growth continues for Freightways

Fresh and frozen logistics business Big Chill helped its parent Freightways maintain momentum in 2022.


Freightways warns of Omicron costs of up to $7m 10th May 2022 /

Freightways warns of Omicron costs of up to $7m

Freightways says the impact of Omicron on its business could be as much as $7m due to lower volumes and higher operating costs due in part to absent staff.


Big Chill “surge” boosts Freightways H1 profit 21st February 2022 /

Big Chill “surge” boosts Freightways H1 profit

The freight carrier, which recently bought Big Chill and ProducePronto, says it is open to complementary acquisition opportunities.


Big Chill adds new $40m Waikato DC 16th February 2022 /

Big Chill adds new $40m Waikato DC

Freightways is investing $40m into a new Waikato cold store to meet growing demand for its fresh and frozen logistics business.


Freightways buys ProducePronto for cool $10m 20th October 2021 /

Freightways buys ProducePronto for cool $10m

The latest deal sees Freightways expand its grip over the express chilled and frozen food transport sector following 2020’s Big Chill purchase.