- The resurfacing work at Fergusson Terminal pad at Ports of Auckland is moving into its 2nd phase, with a target completion date by the end of September. However, container vessel operations are facing delays due to the reduced capacity caused by the ongoing construction.
- A General Rate Increase (GRI) of 9% will be implemented at the CODA / Tappers freight stations starting from September 1st. Unfortunately, this GRI will result in an increase in local charges for Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments.
- There’s an ongoing issue with restricted dehire slots and insufficient container depot capacity at several large Auckland sites, which remains unresolved.
- Changes are coming to the Container Checks Portal (CCP) in early 2024. Biosecurity NZ will be introducing a new version of the CCP, which is used for electronic submission of container inspection results by Accredited Persons. This change is part of a broader overhaul of internal border systems to upgrade technology and create a more stable platform for the future. The new version of CCP will require the use of RealMe for access, bringing it in line with other MPI systems for external stakeholders. The core functionality, including entering inspection details and managing Transitional Facilities, will remain the same. There will also be an option for larger Transitional Facilities to submit container checks directly from their in-house container record systems. Further information will be provided in the coming months.
General Rate Increase in September and resurfacing work at Fergusson Terminal pad at Port of Auckland