Port Update
Port of Auckland
Trucking Community Update
High Level Numbers –
Truck turns for the last 7 days has averaged 20 minutes with 83% of the trucks turned under 30 minutes and 15.8% between 30 – 60 min
Truck turns for the last 4 days has averaged 21 minutes with 82% of the trucks turned under 30 minutes and 16.1% between 30 – 60 min
Peak demand between Monday – Friday last week was 50.5% Peak and 49.5% of slots being off peak.
Weekend slot utilisation rates: 41%
Terminal yard capacity throughout the week has averaged 68.3% and 43.1% in the empty yard
Looking forward
Rail – All rail services are running this weekend as per normal operations.
Road
Friday 11th October – All import bookings between 1900 – 2330 have been obtained. Plenty of import and export bookings available outside of these times.
Saturday & Sunday – Plenty of import and export bookings available throughout the weekend
Monday 14th October – All import bookings between 0600 – 1500 and 1900 – 0130 have been obtained. Plenty of import and export bookings available day outside of these times.
On Dock empty – On Dock empty gate is open Saturday 0001-1500hrs, Sunday 0700 to 1500 & reopening Monday 0700hrs – thereafter 24 hrs.
Drivers are reminded to disengage twist locks on trailers at the driver safety zone BEFORE entry through the empty gate please.
Please monitor vessel ETA and cut off for any changes – https://www.portconnect.co.nz/#/vessel-schedule/expected-arrivals
Terminal operations We are unfortunately continuing to see significant disruption to vessel schedules due to offshore factors. Please continue to monitor POAL Website for vessel movements and cargo receival windows.
Multi-Cargo is currently steady:
- Multi-Cargo is currently operating well.
- The truck grid has been flowing well, at present we are achieving good truck turn times.
- 54.5% of this week’s gate transactions have been processed through our kiosks. We encourage transporters to use kiosks where possible.
- Please work with the shipping lines on forward vessel receival dates and availability of Sunday R&D.
- For steel transporters, a reminder to ensure they park as far left in the loading lane as possible allowing space for the driver to walk around their vehicle safely.
- For PCC transporters, work is being undertaken at several locations within the Bledisloe blocks to install new light poles, a reminder for transporters to be extra vigilant over the next few weeks ensuring their trucks are kept well clear of the delineated work sites.
- Please ensure PPE is worn in all operational areas.
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