Shipping stories
Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.
Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.
Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.
Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.
A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.
Crane operators can cut rope wear and maintenance time with a low-cost replacement that fits almost any small or mid-sized hoist.
