Port Otago announces restructuring

Following a marked decrease in trade volumes, Port Otago has today announced a restructuring of its workforce that would see a reduction of up to 35 positions. The majority of positions affected are front line stevedoring roles, plus a number of supervisory and management changes.

Port Otago Chief Executive, Geoff Plunket, said the restructuring was a necessary response to current economic conditions and a downturn in ship numbers and container volumes at the port.

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