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Port of Tauranga commissions seventh gantry crane
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
