Lower volumes reported for quarter

Container volumes at Ports of Auckland were down 7.4% for the three months ended 31 March 2009, when compared to the same quarter last year, to 193,882 TEU. The drop follows record high container volumes recorded between July and December last year.

Imported vehicles were down 54.4% (to 19,651 units) compared to the same quarter last year. Total ship calls numbered 406, down from 438.

However, there was some positive news, with March seeing a 5.0% year-on-year increase in full export containers, and international cruise ship calls holding steady at 43 calls for the quarter, compared to 44 last year.

The Port’s container terminals also hit new productivity highs during the quarter, with a 10.9% increase in crane rate and 3.6% decrease in staff hours per container compared to the same quarter last year.

Mr Madsen said the company had announced a range of cost-cutting measures and was gearing itself to make further changes.

First-time callers flood in to Auckland

The Auckland Port will welcome a dozen maiden calling vessels during just a fortnight (between Tuesday 14 and Monday 27 April).

The contingent of first-time callers includes three container ships, three general cargo vessels, three bulk vessels, two car carriers and a Japanese squid fishing boat.

Veterans honoured with lights out

Ports of Auckland's lights clearly visible prior to the start of the Dawn Ceremony.

Ports of Auckland will turn off its lights on ANZAC Day morning (Saturday 25 April) in honour of those who have served New Zealand.

More than 1,000 lights will be turned off for 40 minutes from 6.00am to allow for darkness for the Dawn Ceremony being held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Operations will also stop temporarily while the lights are not on for safety reasons.

General Manager Sales, Marketing and Logistics Craig Sain said the company was this week preparing for the occasion, which has become an annual tradition.

“The Port has been turning off its lights for ANZAC day for more than ten years."

“We are pleased to participate in honouring our veterans and helping create a good environment for our community’s Dawn Ceremony proceedings.”

More information on the operational impacts will be provided to affected customers and port users. If you have questions or concerns please contact Grant Jorey, General Manager Operations at Productivity via email or on 09 309 1264 or Craig Sain, General Manager Sales Marketing and Logistics via email or on 09 309 1263.

The Golden Bay Cement Facitily under construction. Bulk store in foreground, service centre in backgroud.

Construction of the Golden Bay Cement bulk store and service centre is well underway in the eastern seaport.

The bulk store's concrete walls are now being poured to form the horizontal storage building, and the service centre, a state-of-the-art load out facility, is also taking shape. The steel frames are in place, as are the internal silos that will hold the cement prior to transfer into trucks.

Construction began in mid 2008 and will be completed in late 2009. Other major works have included significant piling and completion of a pipeline connecting the bulk store to the ship berth.

The relocation and building of a new facility in the eastern port allows for the redevelopment planned for the Wynyard Quarter or Tank Farm and ensures this essential industry is retained in Auckland.

	eNews Ports of Auckland news and information	17 April 2008


	Lower volumes reported for quarter Container volumes at Ports of Auckland were down 7.4% for the three months ended 31 March 2009, when compared to the same quarter last year, to 193,882 TEU. The drop follows record high container volumes recorded between July and December last year. Imported vehicles were down 54.4% (to 19,651 units) compared to the same quarter last year. Total ship calls numbered 406, down from 438. However, there was some positive news, with March seeing a 5.0% year-on-year increase in full export containers, and international cruise ship calls holding steady at 43 calls for the quarter, compared to 44 last year. The Port’s container terminals also hit new productivity highs during the quarter, with a 10.9% increase in crane rate and 3.6% decrease in staff hours per container compared to the same quarter last year. Mr Madsen said the company had announced a range of cost-cutting measures and was gearing itself to make further changes. Read more


	First-time callers flood in to Auckland The Auckland Port will welcome a dozen maiden calling vessels during just a fortnight (between Tuesday 14 and Monday 27 April). The contingent of first-time callers includes three container ships, three general cargo vessels, three bulk vessels, two car carriers and a Japanese squid fishing boat. Read more Link to shipping movements


	Veterans honoured with lights out Ports of Auckland will turn off its lights on ANZAC Day morning (Saturday 25 April) in honour of those who have served New Zealand. More than 1,000 lights will be turned off for 40 minutes from 6.00am to allow for darkness for the Dawn Ceremony being held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Operations will also stop temporarily while the lights are not on for safety reasons. General Manager Sales, Marketing and Logistics Craig Sain said the company was this week preparing for the occasion, which has become an annual tradition. “The Port has been turning off its lights for ANZAC day for more than ten years." “We are pleased to participate in honouring our veterans and helping create a good environment for our community’s Dawn Ceremony proceedings.” More information on the operational impacts will be provided to affected customers and port users. If you have questions or concerns please contact Grant Jorey, General Manager Operations at Productivity via email or on 09 309 1264 or Craig Sain, General Manager Sales Marketing and Logistics via email or on 09 309 1263. Read more


	Golden Bay facility takes shape Construction of the Golden Bay Cement bulk store and service centre is well underway in the eastern seaport. The bulk store's concrete walls are now being poured to form the horizontal storage building, and the service centre, a state-of-the-art load out facility, is also taking shape. The steel frames are in place, as are the internal silos that will hold the cement prior to transfer into trucks. Construction began in mid 2008 and will be completed in late 2009. Other major works have included significant piling and completion of a pipeline connecting the bulk store to the ship berth. The relocation and building of a new facility in the eastern port allows for the redevelopment planned for the Wynyard Quarter or Tank Farm and ensures this essential industry is retained in Auckland.

Lower volumes reported for quarter

First-time callers flood in to Auckland

Veterans honoured with lights out

Golden Bay facility takes shape