PoAL to be NZL’s major customer at Tauranga

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Ports of Auckland to be NZL’s major customer at Tauranga container terminal

Ports of Auckland has committed to being NZL Group’s major customer at its planned Sulphur Point container terminal, and has advised Port of Tauranga accordingly, the company said this morning.

“Ports of Auckland will be NZL’s major customer when it establishes operations at the Port of Tauranga,” Managing Director Jens Madsen said.

“We are looking forward to the re-establishment of their Sulphur Point terminal and to being able to add a Tauranga option to our existing product range.”

“This gives us an entry point into the Bay of Plenty and access to existing infrastructure.”

“We are now working with NZL to explore the various options presented by this opportunity.”

“More broadly, we are delighted to strengthen our association with the NZL Group,” Mr Madsen said.

“NZL is an innovative and progressive company. Their skills and resources will help us build our logistics capability and service offerings.”

Ports of Auckland and NZL Group have a long-standing relationship, with NZL currently providing contract stevedoring labour to the Ports on an overflow basis.

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The Ports of Auckland (www.poal.co.nz) is New Zealand’s largest container port by volume, handling around 840,000 TEU (20ft-equivalent units), more than 1,700 ship calls and 3.6 million tonnes of break-bulk (non-containerised) cargo per annum. It is New Zealand’s major import port and a key partner to export industries. The Ports of Auckland is 100%-owned by Auckland Regional Holdings.

NZL Group (www.nzlgroup.co.nz) is a kiwi institution with over 55 years experience in servicing the needs of local and international business. Originally based in Auckland, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui, the company has expanded to be the major force in New Zealand transport and logistics solutions with offices throughout the North Island.

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