Author: Importer

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 portfor all global…

Port users are beginning to voice concerns about a mooted merger between the New Zealands two major container gateways - northern neighbours Port of Tauranga and Ports of Auckland.Shipping companies in particular…

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…

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…

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…