PORTS of Auckland posted a 9.4 per cent year-on-year net profit increase to NZ$28.9 million (US$21.7 million) in the six months ending on December 31 while increasing container volume three per cent to 490,723 TEU.
Breakbulk was up 7.7 per cent year on year to 3.08 million tonnes while ro-ro traffic increased 19 per cent to 118,765 units over the same period.
Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson said fræçeight volumes are expected to continue to rise as Auckland's economy and population grow. To meet this demand Ports of Auckland is embarking on a strategic capital investment programme.
Fergusson container wharf is being extended to cater for longer ships. A new truck facility has been built to speed up container handling and rail services to the inland port at Wiri have been quadrupled, resulting in 3,000 fewer truck movements a month to and from the terminal.
"The port is making significant investments in rail and the off-port supply chain at Wiri and Longburn intermodal freight hubs," said Mr Gibson.
"We continue to relocate activities ofæf-site which do not need to be at the sea port. Our aim is to use our land more efficiently by only undertaking essential activities on the waterfront," he said.
PORTS
27 February 2015 - 23:03
Auckland port profit up 9pc, box volume rises 3pc to 490,723 TEU in 6 months
PORTS of Auckland posted a 9.4 per cent year-on-year net profit increase to NZ$28.9 million (US$21.7 million) in the six months ending on December 31 while increasing container volume three per cent to 490,723 TEU.
PORTS
27 February 2015 - 23:03
Auckland port profit up 9pc, box volume rises 3pc to 490,723 TEU in 6 months
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