PORTS - MSC NewsWire

Ports a catalyst for industrial property

Sales of land for logistics purposes related to its port operations are booming at Napier.

The growth in tonnage volumes being freighted through New Zealand's major sea and inland ports — combined with greater operational efficiencies initiated by logistics firms, importers and manufacturers — is creating new opportunities for the country's regional industrial property markets reports the NZHerald.

Council to consult on options to secure Port’s future

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has voted unanimously to consult with the Hawke’s Bay community later this year on options to fund the development of Napier Port.

Source A HBRC release

New harbour dredge and crew being readied for action

Software upgrades and crew training are under way as Dunedin's new dredge prepares to begin its work. Takutai, Port Otago's $8million backhoe dredge, was in the harbour channel yesterday as it was prepared for work expected to begin next month.

Source/ReadMore Otago Daily times

Is Auckland headed for disaster?

Expert says in this mornings NZHerald that moving the city’s port makes no sense and will cost jobs .

Source/ReadMore NZHerald

A Floating Dry Dock for New Zealand is Needed Now

“New Zealand needs a suitably sized dry dock facility to allow the servicing of our coastal fleet,” says the new President of NZ Shipping Federation, Clive Glover.

Source New Zealand Shipping Federation

Heavy-lift vessel brings new dredge

Specialist heavy-lift vessel Fairpartner arrives in Port Chalmers yesterday, carrying in its hold Port Otago's new $8million backhoe dredge, Takutai, from France.

Source/ReadMore Otago Daily times

It's banned in other countries but New Zealand is using more toxic methyl bromide than ever

NZ is a world leader in the use of the toxic gas methyl bromide. Methyl bromide, an ozone depleting toxic gas harmful to humans, is banned in many countries but New Zealand is using more than ever. In part one of a three-part investigation, Tony Wall speaks to people who've faced pressure to keep quiet about the issue.

Source/ReadMore Stuff

Dunedin’s harbour shared path, safety improvements project secures funding

Funding to construct and complete Dunedin’s Port Chalmers shared path and install highway safety improvements between St Leonards and Port Chalmers has been confirmed by the NZ Transport Agency.

Source/ReadMore NZ Transport Agency

Auckland wins Best Port in Oceania, Third Year Running

Ports of Auckland has been voted 'Best Seaport in Oceania' at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, for the third consecutive year.