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New Zealand “super port” mooted
01 Dec 2006
Merger talks between various New Zealand ports and the frequently-stated desire of shipping companies to rationalise local port calls, is creating increasing interest in the idea of one “super port”for all global container trade. Establishing such a world-class facility would consequently enable larger vessels than the 4,100 teu currently seen in the country to achieve faster and more efficient turnarounds.
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Opposition grows to ports merger proposal
01 Dec 2006
Port users are beginning to voice concerns about a mooted merger between the New Zealand’s two major container gateways – northern neighbours Port of Tauranga and Ports of Auckland.Shipping companies in particular are fearful that they will lose all bargaining rights if a monopoly is created. Vigorous debate can be expected if the proposal goes, as expected, for Commerce Commission scrutiny next year.Further announcements are expected to be made before the end of then year.
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PATRICKS ON A HIGH
01 Dec 2006
Australian stevedore Patricks has reported that it is now achieving an average rate of 20 boxes per hour delivered to the crane with its ground-breaking automated straddle carrier system. It states it has achieved as high a rate as 30 boxes per hour delivered to the crane but this is peak working rather than the average.
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TIMARU GUNS FOR WESTERN EXTENSION
01 Dec 2006
A consent application has been lodged by PrimePort Timaru to progressively extend the western end of its North Mole container facility. Ultimately creating an overall wharf length of 650 metres, the project will also see the expansion of breakbulk and bulk handling facilities, and construction of a sheetpile wall with land filled and capped in a solid concrete deck.
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AUCKLAND’S AIS GOLD
01 Dec 2006
An automated identification system introduced by the Ports of Auckland has enabled vessels as long as two football fields to be tracked and managed within five metres’ accuracy in the poorest of visibility. Linking VHF transmissions containing the unique identifier, name, course and speed of all vessels over 500 GRT with radar and NaviHarbour port management software, the system displays all relevant shipping movement data on four large screens.
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Auckland box handling boost
01 Dec 2006
Auckland Port Authority has confirmed that expansion of its new Axis Fergusson terminal would add a further 120,000 teu to its total handling capacity.
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Port relief on Maersk schedule
01 Dec 2006
Ports around New Zealand have undoubtedly drawn a collective sigh of relief, with Maersk Line confirming it will continue at the nine local ports it currently serves, albeit with a revised service structure.
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