Swire Shipping New Zealand country manager Brodie Stevens said there is pressure on berthing windows throughout the country, but with attention most notably centred on Ports of Auckland (POAL).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe current Auckland terminal issue \u2014 which is a combination of the reduced terminal footprint due to the planned automation process, a straddle accident late last year, labour shortages at times, high import volumes pre-Christmas, inability to move out empties, etc. \u2014 has had a flow-on effect through other New Zealand ports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can work on the assumption that Auckland is the first port of call for vessels to discharge imports and if they are delayed here, or are late arriving, it has a knock-on effect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Infrastructure projects are underway at POAL and the Port of Tauranga \u2014 the country\u2019s two largest ports \u2014 as well as at other ports around the country. However, Mr Stevens is not convinced those will deliver sufficient future capacity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese enhancements will assist for the next five\u2013ten years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe real challenge is what is the longer-term solution as container export and import volumes will increase.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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