Shipping
Wellington's Centreport plans to dredge to allow bigger ships
Wellington's port, Centreport, is planning to dredge the harbour's shipping channel to allow bigger ships to visit it. Audio
Shippers Council: four hub ports best for the NZ economy
The Shippers Council says the best economic outcome for New Zealand ports is to have two container hubs in each of the main islands. Audio
MOT: bigger ships calling at fewer ports will mean higher freight costs
A government study says the trend towards bigger ships calling at fewer ports is likely to increase overall freight costs. Audio
Maersk moves its Southern Star service back to Tauranga
The Maersk shipping line is moving its Southern Star service back to the Port of Tauranga just a year after moving it to Ports of Auckland. Audio
Port of Tauranga seen as becoming the NZ hub for big ships
The Port of Tauranga is poised to become the New Zealand hub for big ships, taking business away from all its competitors. Audio
Port of Tauranga deal is worth 5 to 6 billion dollars
Port of Tauranga's 10-year freight deal with Kotahi, a freight company owned by Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms, will be worth more than 5 to 6 billion dollars in revenue to the port. Audio
Port of Tauranga signs a 10-year container deal
Port of Tauranga has formed a 10-year freight alliance with Kotahi, a freight company owned by Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms, which it says will immediately add to earnings. Audio
