Port Update

Port of Auckland

 

Trucking Community Update

17th January 2025

 

High Level Numbers –

Truck turns for the last 7 days has averaged 19 minutes with 88.3% of the trucks turned under 30 minutes and 11.3% between 30 – 60 min

Truck turns for the last 4 days has averaged 19 minutes with 88.1% of the trucks turned under 30 minutes and 11.4% between 30 – 60 min

 

 

Peak demand between Monday – Friday last week was 46.8% Peak and 53.2% of slots being off peak.  

 

Weekend slot utilisation rates: 50%

 

Terminal yard capacity throughout the week has averaged 80.6% and 30.4% in the empty yard

  

Looking forward


Rail – 1 rail service running on Saturday and Sunday due to block of line

 

Road

 

Friday 10th January– Plenty of import and export bookings available throughout the day and night

 

Saturday and Sunday – Plenty of import and export bookings available

 

Monday 13th January – All import bookings between 0500 – 1530 have been obtained. Plenty of bookings available 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 continuing to see significant disruption to vessel schedules due to various offshore factors. Please continue to monitor the POAL and Kiwi Rail websites for real time updates on 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.
  • 16.1% 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.
  • Please ensure PPE is worn in all operational areas.
  • Infra works are planned at MC truck grid between 20-24 Jan, there will a TMP in place for the duration of works

Kind Regards

Natasha Kirkham
Manager Business Development

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