Logistics | Supply Chain | Ruakura Superhub

Logistics and supply chain management can be a complex and challenging field, but with the right solutions and expertise, you can streamline your business operations and achieve greater efficiency. Ruakura Superhub has a world-class logistics and storage hub located in the heart of New Zealand’s Waikato region. With state-of-the-art technology and a team of experienced professionals, we offer comprehensive logistics and supply chain solutions that can help businesses of all sizes to optimise their operations and drive growth. From warehousing, distribution and freight forwarding, our Waikato freight hub provides end-to-end solutions tailored to meet your business needs.

89 hectares have been reserved for the logistics precinct adjacent to Ruakura Inland Port, with the first 35 hectares currently leasing now as part of Stage 1. The adjacent port facilities will save both time and money to move containers, which along with a ready supply of land and labour, provide significant advantages relative to Auckland and Tauranga.

Strategic Advantages

Situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle, encompassing Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga, Ruakura Superhub offers a strategic advantage for business in New Zealand.

With approximately half of New Zealand’s population and 50% of the nation’s economic activity concentrated in this Golden Triangle, it serves as a thriving economic and freight hub. Moreover, an impressive 65% of the country's total freight flows through this strategic corridor.

Other advantages include:

Lower Cost of Land

In comparison to other urban centres like Auckland and Tauranga, Ruakura Superhub offers a distinct advantage with its lower cost of land. This translates to more affordable rentals and lease rates for businesses, allowing them to optimize their operational expenses and invest in other growth initiatives.
Sustainability

Road to Rail: Ruakura Superhub is committed to sustainable transportation solutions. With direct rail connections, we provide an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional road-only transportation. By shifting freight from road to rail, we reduce congestion, lower carbon emissions, and contribute to a greener future.

Water/Wetland: We recognize the importance of preserving our natural environment. Ruakura Superhub incorporates sustainable practices that promote the preservation and restoration of water and wetland ecosystems. Our commitment to protecting these vital resources ensures a balanced and environmentally conscious approach to logistics.

Power: At Ruakura Superhub, we embrace renewable energy sources to power our operations. Through the utilization of sustainable solar power solutions, we minimize our carbon footprint and actively contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Efficiency and Economies of Scale

Freight matching by loading and unloading at the same location provides efficiencies. Ruakura creates a new and more sustainable transport model for importers and exporters – rather than the current road-based, round-trip transport model, Ruakura will unlock a rail-based, one-way transport model.

This new model will drive lower transport costs and well as fewer trucks on the road, and lower carbon emissions. We are starting to see importers and exporters able to achieve between 10-30% reduction in transport costs. Over time, economies of scale will be delivered further efficiencies through large-scale, high-volume logistics businesses clustering around the inland hub.

Adaptable and Resilient Supply Chain

We offer seamless transportation options, including direct rail and road links to the Port of Tauranga and high-capacity rail and road connections to the Ports of Auckland.

These robust transportation links contribute to a resilient supply chain, ensuring reliable and efficient movement of goods while also providing strategic optionality to the two largest sea ports in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We believe in providing opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Our common user facility offers unique supply chain solutions for smaller operators who may not require a distribution centre of their own.

Our facility allows them to rent plants and equipment, enabling flexibility and cost savings while benefiting from amenities and resources available within our Waikato freight hub.

Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions

Strategic Advantages

Lower Cost of Land

Sustainability

Efficiency and Economies of Scale

Adaptable and Resilient Supply Chain