StraitNZ
StraitNZ (formerly Strait Shipping Limited and Bluebridge) is a New Zealand transport firm that operates roll-on/roll-off freight and passenger shipping across the Cook Strait, between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island, as well as trucking and logistics services across New Zealand.
| Industry | Passenger and freight shipping, freight forwarding and logistics |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Strait Shipping, Streamline Freight, Freight Lines |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Jim Barker and Dennis Dow |
| Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand |
Area served | New Zealand |
| Revenue | NZ$175 million (2021) |
| NZ$45 million (2021) | |
Number of employees | 500 (2021) |
| Parent | Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (2022-present) |
| Subsidiaries | Bluebridge StraitNZ Freight Forwarding StraitNZ Linehaul |
| Website | www.straitnz.co.nz |
Originally a freight-only service, passenger services commenced in 2002 and currently operate under the Bluebridge brand. As of 2021, Bluebridge holds 56% of the market for vehicle freight and 31% of the market for passenger services across Cook Strait.
The company was acquired on March 31, 2022 by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.
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