Import:

• Rail maintenance work: Kiwirail carried out maintenance work on the rail service from Port of Tauranga to Metroport during the Easter break, which was successful with minimal impact on rail transit times.
• Ports of Auckland: The weekday container terminal and conventional wharf operations at Ports of Auckland remained busy due to low uplift activity during Easter weekend. A repeat is expected this week with Anzac Day falling on a Tuesday.
• BMSB season: The current BMSB season will end on April 30th, 2023, and the new season will start on September 1st, 2023, for shipments leaving the BMSB countries.

Overall, it seems like there are ongoing efforts to maintain and improve transportation services in New Zealand, and there are updates regarding seasonal changes in the industry.

Export: 

• Changes to Pacifica coastal service: There is no longer a service between Lyttelton and Tauranga, resulting in export cargo from Lyttelton to Tauranga being routed to Auckland and then railed to Tauranga. This will add 7 days to the transit time.
• Vessel engine failure: The Shiling 020 encountered main engine failure at Wellington Port and is currently undergoing repairs. An update on progress and forward schedule will be provided soon.
• Move count restrictions: Restrictions on move count in both Lyttelton and Tauranga are impacting on the Carrier’s ability to load export containers. Some bookings are being declined due to this limitation.

Overall, it seems like there are challenges in the export industry in New Zealand, with changes to services and restrictions on move count affecting the ability to load export containers. There is also an ongoing issue with the Shiling 020 vessel undergoing repairs.