Port of Tauranga Prioritises Essential Imports During Covid-19 Lockdown
26 Mar 2020 14:36
Port of Tauranga today announced new measures to prioritise urgent imported cargo during the national lockdown. The measures allow importers to identify imported cargo required for essential services before it arrives in New Zealand so that it can be handled and transported first. The dwell charges deadline for priority cargo has been extended to provide […]
Our response to COVID-19 and what we are doing to keep the supply chain moving
19 Mar 2020 16:36
The Port of Tauranga provides an essential service. Whatever happens over the next few months, we have a duty to ensure that imports and exports can keep moving. For this reason we have implemented extensive measures to protect ourselves, trade and the community. As a valued partner of Port of Tauranga we want to advise […]
Cruise ship to make extended stay in Tauranga
10 Mar 2020 09:14
Regular cruise ship visitor Noordam will be making an extended stay in Tauranga later this week for an unprecedented visit. It is extremely rare for a cruise ship to spend more than one night at Port of Tauranga – but there will be no passengers on board on this occasion. The 286 metre Noordam and its crew will spend five nights in port following schedule […]
Container Volumes Continue to Grow at New Zealand’s International Hub Port
28 Feb 2020 08:32
Profits hold steady and cargo growth still expected long-term Port of Tauranga today announced stable profitability for the first six months of the 2020 financial year, despite total cargo volumes dipping 4.2% to just under 13.3 million tonnes. Group Net Profit After Tax was $48.3 million, which was 1.4% lower than the same period the […]
Port of Tauranga Announces New Commercial Manager
28 Feb 2020 07:13
Port of Tauranga today announced Blair Hamill as its new Commercial Manager, effective 1 July 2020. Blair replaces Leonard Sampson, who was appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer in September 2019. Blair is currently the Chief Global Supply Officer for Zespri International. Blair has worked for the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit […]
Tainui Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga team up to deliver Ruakura Inland Port
27 Feb 2020 15:02
Tainui Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga today announced they plan to develop a 50:50 joint venture to bring the Ruakura Inland Port at Hamilton to fruition within two years. The new joint venture will take an initial 50-year ground lease to establish the inland port, and plans to start port operations at Ruakura following […]
Port of Tauranga Announces New Chief Financial Officer
13 Feb 2020 14:14
Port of Tauranga Limited today announced Simon Kebbell as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 July 2020. Simon succeeds Steve Gray, who retires at the end of June after 12 years as CFO and 32 years with the Company. Simon is currently Port of Tauranga’s Finance and IT Manager, and Company Secretary. He joined […]
Corporate Services Manager Sara Lunam to retire
20 Dec 2019 10:20
Port of Tauranga Limited today announced that Corporate Services Manager, Sara Lunam, will retire from the Company in March 2020. Sara has been with the Company for almost ten years. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, says Sara helped drive the Company to its industry-leading position in safety performance. She has worked with regulators […]
Port of Tauranga Welcomes Next Stage of Port Discussions
12 Dec 2019 16:16
Port of Tauranga is looking forward to participating in discussions on the future of the Upper North Island Supply supply chain. Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said today that he hoped Port of Tauranga’s expertise in operating New Zealand’s largest and most efficient port would be helpful to the decision-making process. “A two port solution is […]
Port of Tauranga Chair David Pilkington Wins Prestigious Business Award
06 Dec 2019 07:37
Port of Tauranga Limited’s David Pilkington has been named Chairperson of the Year in the Deloitte Top 200 Business Awards. David joined the Port of Tauranga Board in July 2005 and has been Chair since 2013. Since then, Port of Tauranga has successfully completed its strategy to become “big ship capable” and is now by […]
Ngā Mātarae Scholarships 2020
08 Nov 2019 14:37
The Trustees of Ngā Mātarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Ngā Mātarae Scholarship Programme. The Trust is a partnership between the Port and Tauranga Iwi with the primary purpose to promote the wellbeing of Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. Applicants intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the […]
Cargo volumes flat at Port of Tauranga in first quarter of financial year
25 Oct 2019 12:17
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s international hub port, today reported a slight decrease in cargo volumes for the first quarter of the 2020 financial year. From 1 July 2019 to 30 September 2019, Port of Tauranga handled nearly 6.8 million tonnes of cargo, a 1.1% decrease on the same period last year. Log exports dropped […]
Port of Tauranga welcomes Upper North Island Supply Chain Study’s second report
03 Oct 2019 13:55
Port of Tauranga today welcomed the long-awaited second report of the Upper North Island Supply Chain Study. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said a two port solution was workable, subject to land-side infrastructure development, and would address concerns about economic land use in Auckland. Mr Cairns agreed with the working group’s observation that […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Changes to Senior Management Team
19 Sep 2019 09:04
Port of Tauranga today announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Gray will retire in June 2020 for health reasons. Steve has served as CFO for the past 12 years and been with the Company for 32 years. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, says Steve has been instrumental in the Company’s success and he […]
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Port of Tauranga Limited’s Credit Rating to “A-/A-2” on Consolidation of Strategic Position; Outlook Stable
28 Aug 2019 09:54
On 27 August 2019, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) raised their long-term issuer credit rating on Port of Tauranga Limited (POT) from “BBB+” to “A-“. S&P have also affirmed POT’s “A-2” short-term rating. This upgrade to POT’s long-term credit rating reflects POT has consolidated its competitive position within New Zealand on the back of […]
Growth in Cargo Volumes Contributes to Increased Profit for Port of Tauranga Limited
28 Aug 2019 08:33
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2019 Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported record cargo volumes and increased profits for the year to 30 June 2019. Port of Tauranga continues to consolidate its position as New Zealand’s international hub port, with transhipment increasing 11.2%. The Port handled more than 26.9 […]
Port of Tauranga and Port Ruakura LP announce rail service partnership for Ruakura
15 Aug 2019 10:40
Port of Tauranga and the TGH-subsidiary Port Ruakura LP today announced a long-term partnership to support the development of the planned Ruakura Inland Port at Hamilton. The agreement allows Port of Tauranga’s cargo trains running between MetroPort Auckland and Tauranga to service Ruakura Inland Port, giving Waikato-based importers and exporters direct access to fast international […]
Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns wins Leadership Award
23 May 2019 08:28
Port of Tauranga’s outstanding returns to shareholders were highlighted last night when Chief Executive Mark Cairns received the prestigious Caldwell Partners Leadership Award at the 2019 INFINZ Awards. The INFINZ (Institute of Finance Professionals) Awards recognise innovation and excellence in the financial and capital markets sector (https://www.infinz.com/Site/INFINZAwards/). The expert judging panel noted Port of Tauranga’s […]
Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy
29 Apr 2019 12:11
Port of Tauranga today responded to the interim progress report on the Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy released on Saturday. The Chief Executive of New Zealand’s largest port (handling 43 per cent of New Zealand’s total export volumes), Mark Cairns, said the progress report raised a number of themes and issues in the port industry and New Zealand freight […]
Port of Tauranga Posts Strong First Half Performance
18 Feb 2019 08:48
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2018 Port of Tauranga (NZX.POT), New Zealand’s largest port, today reported a strong start to the 2019 financial year, with increased cargo volumes contributing to a 4.0% increase in Group Net Profit After Tax to $49.0 million. Highlights Total trade increased 8.8% to nearly 13.6 million […]
Oji Fibre Solutions & Port of Tauranga Renew Long Term Operating Agreement
19 Dec 2018 10:01
Oji Fibre Solutions and Port of Tauranga have today confirmed their long term relationship has been extended with the renewal of their Operating Agreement for a further 10 years. Oji Fibre Solutions is New Zealand’s major manufacturer of market kraft pulps, container board and packaging products. The company has committed to consolidating the majority of […]
Ngā Mātarae Scholarship 2019
21 Nov 2018 13:13
The Trustees of Ngā Mātarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Ngā Mātarae Scholarship Programme. The Trust is a partnership between the Port and Tauranga Iwi with the primary purpose to promote the wellbeing of Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. Applicants intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the […]
New Zealand’s International Hub Port Sees Strong Cargo Growth in First Quarter of Financial Year
17 Oct 2018 15:26
Port of Tauranga today reported first quarter trade volumes grew 8.3% on the same period last year. From 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018, the Port handled more than 6.6 million tonnes of cargo. The increase was driven by log exports, which were 14.7% higher compared with the previous corresponding period, and transhipped containers, […]
Cargo Growth Produces Record Year for Port of Tauranga
24 Aug 2018 08:32
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2018 Port of Tauranga’s hub port strategy is gaining momentum, with growing cargo volumes and increased transhipment driving record results in the year to 30 June 2018. New Zealand’s largest, fastest growing and most productive port saw container volumes increase 8.9% to nearly 1.2 million TEUs[1], while […]
Tauranga Container Terminal Reopens After Fire
10 Aug 2018 16:13
Port of Tauranga’s container terminal at Sulphur Point has reopened following a large fire in a workshop and adjacent offices. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to the port late this morning after the fire broke out. Crews quickly contained the fire to the two buildings. The terminal was temporarily closed to traffic […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Change to the Board of Directors
07 Mar 2018 11:00
The Chair of Port of Tauranga Limited, David Pilkington, today announced the appointment of a new Director, Alison Andrew, effective 1 April 2018. Alison is currently Chief Executive of Transpower, having joined in 2014. She has held a number of senior executive roles across various industry sectors, most recently as Global Head of Chemicals for […]
Port of Tauranga Hub Port Role Intensifies
23 Feb 2018 08:37
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 Port of Tauranga continues to grow as an international hub port, resulting in increased trade volumes and profits for the first half of the 2018 financial year. Highlights Revenue for the six months to 31 December 2017 increased 12.8% to $141.4 million and net profit […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Retirement of Director
19 Dec 2017 14:43
The Chair of Port of Tauranga Limited, David Pilkington, today announced the retirement of Director, Bill Baylis. David noted that Bill joined the Board in 2006 and during his 11 years as a director has made a very strong contribution to the outstanding growth that the Port has enjoyed over that time.
Port of Tauranga Limited Announces Change to the Board of Directors
31 Oct 2017 09:30
The Chair of Port of Tauranga Limited, David Pilkington, today announced the appointment of a new Director, Robert McLeod. Rob joined the Board of Quayside Holdings Limited in November 2016. Rob is currently on the Board of Sanford Group, and has been a past Board Member of ANZ National Bank, Tainui Group Holdings, Sky City […]
Port of Tauranga Sees Strong Quarterly Growth on Back of Increase in Trade
19 Oct 2017 13:02
Port of Tauranga today reported first quarter trade volume growth of 15% on the previous corresponding period. Overall container numbers grew 26%, due to a significant increase in transhipment (containers transferred from one ship to another at Tauranga) in the three months to 30 September 2017. Log volumes increased by 13% compared with the same […]
A Year of Records for Port of Tauranga
25 Aug 2017 08:38
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2017 Port of Tauranga is confirmed as New Zealand’s largest, fastest growing and most productive port as container volumes increase 13.8% to a record of nearly 1.1 million TEU[1]; ships with a capacity of between 7,500 and 11,500 TEUs calling weekly following channel deepening Highlights: Annual container […]
Port of Tauranga Receives National Biosecurity Award
03 Aug 2017 11:07
Port of Tauranga is honoured to receive the inaugural Industry Award in the national Biosecurity Awards announced last night. The Awards recognise leadership in support of New Zealand biosecurity. Awards judge Dr John Hellstrom, MPI Director-General Martyn Dunne, Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Mark Cairns and Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy Port of Tauranga […]
Port of Tauranga Sets New Zealand Container Throughput Record
20 Jun 2017 12:04
Port of Tauranga today celebrated a new record of more than one million TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units) processed in a year – a first for any New Zealand port. The milestone cements Port of Tauranga’s position as the busiest container port in New Zealand. The one millionth TEU crossed the wharf on 6 June […]
Port of Tauranga On Track for One Million Containers (TEUs)
23 Feb 2017 10:16
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2016 Half year net profit rises to $41.9 million from $38.6 million as the country’s premier freight gateway benefits from rising cargo volumes and continues to set standards for port productivity Highlights: Revenue for the six months to 31 December 2016 rises 2.8% to $125.3 million […]
The Trustees of Ngā Mātarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Ngā Mātarae Scholarship Programme
04 Nov 2016 14:31
The Trustees of Ngā Mātarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Ngā Mātarae Scholarship Programme. The Trust is a partnership between the Port and Tauranga Iwi with the primary purpose to promote the wellbeing of Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. Applicants intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the harbour […]
Port of Tauranga Completes Major Five Year Expansion Programme & Targets $140 Million Capital Return to Shareholders
22 Aug 2016 08:58
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2016 Strong container volumes offset a fall in log exports Highlights: Net Profit After Tax down 2.4% to $77.3 million following increase in depreciation charges and downturn in log volumes Parent EBITDA rises 2.2% to $125.7 million as strong growth in container traffic offsets a decline in […]
Hub Port Strategy Builds Tauranga Freight Volumes
25 Feb 2016 14:39
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2015 Underlying earnings rise as strong growth in container volumes offsets drop in log exports; harbour dredging clearing the way for larger ship visits to Tauranga by year end. Highlights: Total trade for the six months to 31 December 2015 up 1.1%[1] to 10.1 million tonnes […]
Hub port strategy builds Tauranga freight volumes
18 Feb 2016 09:00
New Zealand’s largest freight gateway, Port of Tauranga, today reported continued growth in container and dairy export volumes for the first half of the 2016 financial year, offsetting a fall in log exports over the period. Revenue for the six months to December 2015 was down 9.8% following the exclusion of Tapper Transport revenue, equity […]
Tauranga dredging under way
25 Sep 2015 04:31
The long awaited dredging of the Tauranga Harbour shipping channels is about to commence. Danish dredging company, Rohde Nielsen, the successful tenderer for the dredging project, will commence work next week. Port of Tauranga will widen and deepen the shipping channels from 12.9 metres to 14.5 metres inside the harbour and 15.8 metres outside the […]
Hub port strategy positions Port of Tauranga for continued growth
20 Aug 2015 09:00
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015 Highlights: Trade volumes up 2% to 20,179,078 tonnes Container throughput up 12% to 851,106 TEUs Reported Net Profit After Tax up 1% to $79.1 million Awarded dredging contract to Rohde Nielsen to deepen the Tauranga harbour channel in preparation for the arrival of the next generation […]
Dredging to commence at Tauranga
07 Jul 2015 04:28
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port company, is to commence dredging work that will allow it to accommodate larger ships. Danish dredging company Rohde Nielsen has won the tender and been appointed to deepen and widen the shipping channels from 12.9 metres to 14.5 metres depth inside the harbour and 15.8 metres outside the […]
The first of two new tugs arrives at Port of Tauranga
05 Jun 2015 15:26
The first of Port of Tauranga’s new-build tugs arrived this morning after a 30 day delivery voyage from Hong Kong. The Tai Pari and her sister vessel Tai Timu were built to the Port’s specifications by Cheoy Lee of Hong Kong. The Tai Timu is scheduled to arrive at Tauranga at the end of June. […]
Port of Tauranga to welcome mega cruise liner
12 May 2015 10:24
Port of Tauranga will host the giant cruise ship Ovation of the Seas in its maiden voyage to New Zealand in the summer of 2016/2017. The Royal Caribbean vessel is 348 metres long, more than 50 metres high and can host nearly 5,000 passengers and 1,500 crew. With a price tag of USD$1 billion, it […]
Interim Results to 31 December 2014
19 Feb 2015 08:33
Highlights: • Total cargo up 1.2% to 10 million tonnes • Container volumes rise 11.9% to 426,512 twenty foot equivalent container units (TEUs) • Trans-shipped containers up 21.5% to 71,921 TEUs • Maersk “Southern Star” service returns to Tauranga • Parent EBITDa up 1% to $60.4 million • Interim dividend of 22.0 cents per share […]
2015 Scholarships Awarded to Local Students
13 Feb 2015 16:22
Three new students have been named as recipients of a Port of Tauranga scholarship for tertiary study (which brings the total recipients for 2015 to eight). The Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarships, which honour one of Tauranga’s leading community figures, have been awarded annually by the Port for 25 years. This year’s recipients are: Tiare […]
Nga Matarae Scholarship for 2015
11 Nov 2014 11:27
The Trustees of the Nga Matarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Nga Matarae Scholarship Programme.
Consent Granted for Canterbury Intermodal Freight Hub
16 Oct 2014 00:00
Port of Tauranga Limited announced today that resource consent has been granted for its intermodal freight hub at Rolleston. In January 2014, the Company purchased 15 hectares of land in the Izone Industrial Park at Rolleston for development as an intermodal freight hub. The Izone development is a 180 hectare industrial park 12 kilometres south […]
Delivering a Step Change for New Zealand International Trade
26 Jun 2014 10:38
Freight and logistics management company Kotahi and New Zealand’s freight gateway Port of Tauranga have struck a strategic ten-year freight alliance. This, along with a separate long-term agreement between Kotahi and Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, will deliver a ‘step-change’ for New Zealand’s $95 billion international trade sector. Kotahi Chief Executive Chris […]
Port of Tauranga commissions seventh gantry crane
26 Mar 2014 09:00
The latest addition to Port of Tauranga’s crane fleet, a Liebherr Super Post Panamax ship-to-shore twin-lift gantry crane, has now moved into position and is in its final stages of testing. It is expected to be handed over for operations at Tauranga Container Terminal on Friday 28 March. This brings the total number of cranes […]
Nga Matarae Scholarship
17 Mar 2014 11:12
The Trustees of the Nga Matarae Charitable Trust are pleased to announce the establishment of the new Nga Matarae Scholarship Programme. Applicants intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the harbour and who are descendants of Tauranga Moana iwi are invited to apply. For full details, click on the […]
Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarships
10 Feb 2014 11:05
Three new students have been named as recipients of a Port of Tauranga scholarship for tertiary study (which brings the total recipients for 2014 to seven). The Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarships, which honour one of Tauranga’s leading community figures, have been awarded annually by the Port for 24 years. This year’s recipients are: Kalei […]
Port of Tauranga Orders Two New Tugs
04 Feb 2014 11:05
Port of Tauranga is pleased to announce the recent signing of contracts for two new tug boats. Cheoy Lee, of Hong Kong, has been awarded this contract to construct two RAmparts 2500w Ship-Assist Tugs. The proven RAmparts design is by Robert Allan, one of the world’s leading tug designers. These vessels are 24m Azimuth stern […]
Canterbury Intermodal Freight Hub
13 Jan 2014 11:05
Port of Tauranga Limited announced today that it has signed a conditional agreement with the Selwyn District Council to purchase 15 hectares of land in the Izone Industrial Park at Rolleston for development as an intermodal freight hub. The Izone development is a 180 hectare industrial park 12 kilometres south of Christchurch, with excellent road […]
New Director
23 Dec 2013 11:04
The Chairman of the Port of Tauranga, David Pilkington, today announced the appointment of a new Director. Alastair Lawrence will be appointed an Independent Director with effect from 1 February 2014. Alastair is a very experienced corporate advisor and banker. He is currently a Director of private investment bank, Antipodes Consult Limited, and a number […]
MetroBox to incorporate second premium rail served site
20 Dec 2013 11:04
MetroBox, the Auckland-based container storage, handling and maintenance company, is expanding its services to customers following the establishment of a new business partnership with Specialised Container Services (SCS). The move incorporates SCS’s Auckland business activity, client base and 11 hectare site in Savill Drive, Mangere, into the MetroBox operation. Together with the existing nine hectare […]
Port of Tauranga Records Record Result
22 Aug 2013 08:30
Highlights • Revenue increases 7% to $244.1 million. • Reported net profit after tax rises 52% to $112.1 million. • Underlying net profit after tax rises 5% to $77.2 million, a new record. • Total trade volume increased by 3% to just over 19 million tonnes, driven by export growth of 6%. • Container volumes […]
Tauranga and Timaru Ports Agree Strategic Alliance
13 Aug 2013 14:02
New Zealand’s leading international freight gateway, Port of Tauranga, has today announced a strategic alliance with PrimePort Timaru that will herald a new era for New Zealand freight. For a total investment of $21.6 million, Port of Tauranga has agreed to: • Acquire a 50% shareholding in PrimePort, excluding its investment properties; • Lease PrimePort’s […]
Port of Tauranga Purchases Strategic Onehunga Property from Goodman
12 Aug 2013 01:58
While the City of Auckland grapples with the future of its waterfront, Port of Tauranga Limited continues to expand its MetroPort inland port operations in South Auckland. Already handling over 180,000 TEU per annum of international imports and exports to and from the Auckland market, the site has significant capacity to grow. This is further […]
Port Announces Change in Senior Management Team
05 Aug 2013 10:43
Port of Tauranga today announced the appointment of Leonard Sampson as Commercial Manager, replacing Graeme Marshall who will retire at the end of the year after 16 years in the business. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said Mr Sampson will bring strong commercial acumen to the role and has well established relationships with […]
Port of Tauranga Opens Expanded Container Terminal
04 Apr 2013 13:47
Port of Tauranga today officially opened a major expansion of its container terminal facilities. The Port, New Zealand’s largest, has expanded its container wharf length by nearly a third, installed a new Super-Post Panamax gantry crane and ancillary equipment, and grown its landside cargo capacity. “Today marks the next phase of Port of Tauranga’s […]
Port of Tauranga gains approval for harbour dredging
05 Mar 2013 01:43
Port of Tauranga has today received final approval from the Minister of Conservation for its plans to widen and deepen shipping channels, to accommodate larger ships. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, welcomed the news, saying the benefits to the New Zealand economy from the ability to accommodate larger vessels would be widespread and […]
Port of Tauranga delivers another record half year result
21 Feb 2013 09:00
Highlights • Underlying profit increased by 13.4% to $39.193 million for the six months to December 2012. • Excellent results from Group subsidiary and associate companies. • Export volumes increase by 16.6%, with strong growth in forestry and dairy products. • Container volumes increased 25.5% to 431,840 TEUs. • Tauranga Container Terminal expansion nears completion, […]
Scholarships Awarded to Local Students
08 Feb 2013 10:37
The Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarships, which honour one of Tauranga’s leading community figures, have been awarded annually by the Port for 23 years. Three new students have been named as recipients of a Port of Tauranga scholarship for tertiary study (which brings the total recipients for 2013 to nine). This year’s recipients are: Awhina […]
