Ports of Auckland corrects market misinformation

Managing Director Jens Madsen said Morningstar research unit AspectHuntley’s recent statement that Port of Tauranga was capable of handling larger ships with lower capital investment than Ports of Auckland was incorrect.

“AspectHuntley’s claim that Ports of Auckland needs to spend $200m on dredging to accommodate the new generation of larger container vessels is untrue.”

Mr Madsen said the Rangitoto channel was already capable of taking the larger vessels, within tidal windows comparable to those regularly applied at a number of other international ports.

“We are fortunate that the Waitemata Harbour has a substantial tidal range and as a consequence the depth of water at high tide is greater than at most other New Zealand ports.”

“Our existing infrastructure and preparations are a step ahead of any other New Zealand port,” Mr Madsen said.

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SeePort reaches new heights

SeePort is Ports of Auckland’s annual open day event, giving Aucklanders the opportunity to get up close and personal with port operations.

This year the event attracted more than 2,000 Aucklanders who took the opportunity to jump aboard a double decker bus for a guided tour of Auckland's port.

"SeePort has been fantastic. We had a great tour guide who was passionate about the port," said one mother from Parnell.

"I had a really good time. My granddad was one of the first people in New Zealand to learn to drive a straddle carrier," a young boy mentioned to a port staff member.

In response to popular demand, Ports of Auckland put on two additional free bus tours during SeePort, both booking out within days.

Exporting in the 'Green Lane'

Five years ago the New Zealand Customs Service introduced the Secure Exports Scheme (SES) to Kiwi businesses.

The scheme grew from the need for increased vigilance and security across international trade in the wake of terrorist attacks, and the need to actively secure New Zealand trade supply chains to key markets.

The SES works on the basis of business and Customs’ partnerships within New Zealand and internationally. It calls for Kiwi exporting businesses to voluntarily implement or enhance security measures that ensure that what they pack and seal for export overseas is exactly what’s stated on their documentation.

The flow-on effect of that – and a major benefit for exporters who are in the partnership – is that their packages are sealed using a New Zealand Customs Service approved seal, and treated as ‘Green Lane’ exports.

In addition, those SES partners trading into the United States of America or Japan will experience minimal delays and costs associated with security interventions by customs administrations in those countries.

If you’re an exporter and want to know more about how you can get your exports in the ‘Green Lane’, visit the Secure Exports Scheme section of the Customs website or call 0800 4 CUSTOMS (0800 428786).

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adidas Auckland Marathon 2009

On Sunday 1 November, the annual adidas Auckland Marathon (plus the Quarter Marathon) will again be passing along Quay Street and Tamaki Drive.

This year, the adidas Auckland Marathon will attract record numbers of close to 14,500 participants, so it is a major event that attracts significant national and international coverage for the Auckland City.

Roads around the Port's main access points will be closed or partially closed to non-essential traffic on Sunday 1 November. To avoid getting caught up in the traffic controls around the event please familiarise yourself with the road closures.

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