MoT hands off on Auckland port productivity and auto project - but not eyes off
2 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Auckland port s container terminal falls under Government productivity watch. Photo / File
The Ministry of Transport says it d be overstepping its boundaries to comment on Ports of Auckland s controversial and prolonged container terminal automation project - but it sounds happy to stick its nose in. Responding to Herald questions about what, as a steward for New Zealand s freight and supply chain sector, it thinks about the five-year duration of the problematic project so far as Auckland Inc struggles with highly costly shipping and freight congestion originating at the port, the ministry kicks off citing commercial versus policy sensitivities.
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New babies don t wait for Auckland s port issues: baby gear importer
8 Feb, 2021 04:00 AM
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COSCO chief operating officer Mark Scott and Ports of Auckland spokesperson Matt Ball remain confident they can weather a storm of delays from surging inbound cargo. Video / CCTV via AP
COSCO chief operating officer Mark Scott and Ports of Auckland spokesperson Matt Ball remain confident they can weather a storm of delays from surging inbound cargo. Video / CCTV via AP
A major importer of baby equipment says shipping container delays means it s taking six months before it can collect money from customers for stock it has paid for in advance.