Lyttelton Port Operational Status

We are moving along a programme of prioritised work that is required as a result of the 5.7 and 6.3 magnitude earthquakes on Monday. Engineering, electrical and maintenance assessments of port equipment and facilities continue.

Once again, thank you to all of our customers for their understanding and patience.

Container Terminal Operations

Container movements in and out of the port via road and rail continue as normal.

Vessel operations should return to normal after midday tomorrow.

Berthing windows have been suspended until further notice.

Because of the impact of the earthquakes on container operations, we would like to request the assistance of customers by, wherever feasible, uplifting import cargoes as soon as possible and delaying the delivery of export cargoes for as long as possible. If customers are able to assist with this, it would be very helpful in the current circumstances.

General Cargo Operations

We expect to be able to work all general cargo ships as they arrive. General Cargo operations began this morning with the arrival of the MV Hibernia on No.7 wharf to load logs. This will be followed by the MV Jin Xing Ling this evening on No.2 wharf to discharge fertiliser.

Remediation of the Inner Harbour wharves is continuing.

As a result of the earthquake damage, some access restrictions are in place on No.2 & No.3 wharves, and also on No.7 wharf. However, we are ensuring that there is minimal impact on operations.

Limitations remain on CQ2 for car vessels. Car vessels will be worked between container vessel operations on CQ3/4 or in the Inner Harbour on No.2 & No.7 wharves.

Log receival is operating as normal. Receival and delivery of containers is operating at No.7 wharf.

Oil Berth Operations

We expect the oil berth to be operational for the first vessel due next Monday, 20 June.

The MLAs (marine loading arms) were successfully pressure-tested last night ready for the next vessel. Engineering assessments continued today and remediation work will be ongoing over the coming days.

Citydepot Operations

As mentioned previously, CityDepot is operating as normal and full rail services have recommenced.

ENDS

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