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The Ministry of Transport has launched a new report, the Transport Network Performance Report, providing a comprehensive picture of how Aotearoa New Zealand’s air, road, rail, port and public transport networks are performing at a national level.

South Port New Zealand (South Port) has marked a significant milestone with its recent half-year financial results, reflecting a period of operational improvements and enhanced efficiency. The port, which serves as a crucial hub for southern New Zealand’s logistics and transport network, has successfully increased the volume of cargo handled while operating with fewer container vessel calls.

Andrew Spelman, Commissioner, Intelligence and Systems, Biosecurity New Zealand answers questions about tracking and monitoring the complete journey of a container.

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Napier Port extends its care and support to everyone affected by the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. We also want to acknowledge and thank all the individuals, organisations and communities who have worked tirelessly over the last few months to support Hawke’s Bay and its people with the initial response and immediate recovery.

After years in the planning, work will begin soon on one of the most significant parts of Eastland Port’s Twin Berth project – the rebuild of Wharf 7.

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The two years of global pandemic have been tumultuous for Port of Auckland. As the centre of New Zealand’s COVID-19 outbreaks it felt the effects of the pandemic more sharply than other NZ ports. COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on its performance and throughput, but there is hope that the port is entering “what is hopefully a better era”.

CentrePort’s central location and natural sheltered deep-water harbour help make it the port of choice for Central New Zealand as a vital logistics supply chain asset for regional businesses and communities.

In August last year, Mick Payze and Mark Oxley, together with Richard Reinen-Hamill and Greg McKeown presented to CILT Northern Section on ‘Auckland Port – Move it or Not?’ and concluded that the port should move to a greenfield site on the Manukau. Now 12 months (plus) on, Mick and Mark, this time joined by Sian John, an environmental scientist, have presented a follow-up.

In June, the Office of the Auditor-General published a report on the main findings and reflections from our 2019/20 audits of port companies. This is their first formal report about port companies.

A diverse portfolio of trades consisting of bulk imports/exports such as fertiliser, stock feeds, fuel, logs, and cement – that accounts for 1.64 million tonnes (90 per cent) of cargo – supports PrimePort’s resilience.

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Robynn Hyde looks into what makes Eastland Port a major contributor to the nation’s exports, the growth of its wharf, and its first major development in over a century.

Soon to be retiring Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Mark Cairns looks back on changes and progress made in 15 years at the helm of Port of Tauranga.