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The services, charges and conditions are subject to change with a minimum of 30 days' notice.  All services and related charges are subject to the port's standard terms and conditions. Prices effective from 1st January 2026 are outlined below. All charges are exclusive of GST. 

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Our current  price schedule is below. 

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Demurrage and Storage

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change
Containers Export Storage Full Containers: Over 7 calendar days prior to vessel ETA Auckland Terminal $82.00 per TEU / day -
 

For containers delivered Exceeding the Allowable Dwell Time:1) Storage will be charged from delivery date until the start of the free period which comprises 7 days prior to the expected date of arrival (ETA) of the vessel at gate in. 2) Where containers do not load to the nominated vessel, export storage will apply to all calendar days above 7 days from receival at Fergusson Terminal.

Containers Export Storage Empty Containers: Over 7 calendar days prior to vessel ETA Auckland Terminal $55.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers delivered Exceeding the Allowable Dwell Time: 1) Storage will be charged from delivery date until the start of the free period which comprises 7 days prior to the expected date of arrival (ETA) of the vessel at gate in. 2) Where containers do not load to the nominated vessel, export storage will apply to all calendar days above 7 days from receival at Fergusson Terminal.
Containers Export Storage: Over 5 calendar days prior to vessel actual commence load date Auckland Multi-Cargo $82.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers delivered early the following rule applies: 1) Storage will be charged from delivery date until the start of the free period which comprises 5 days prior to the date load operations commence. 2) If load operations commence after 15:00 hours, the 5 days will include the day of load operations. 3) The 5 free days include Sundays. 4) Where containers do not load to the nominated vessel, export storage will apply to all calendar days above 5 days at Multi Cargo.
Containers Import Demurrage 4-7 days Full Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $149.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers remaining beyond their free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) All associated reefer charges are applicable once on demurrage. 4) The free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 5)This rate will also apply to Import containers returned to the port after delivery, from the day of return at the applicable tiered rate.
Containers Import Demurrage 4-7 days Empty Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $110.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers remaining beyond their free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) All associated reefer charges are applicable once on demurrage. 4) The free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 5) This rate will also apply to Import containers returned to the port after delivery, from the day of return at the applicable tiered rate.
Containers Import Demurrage 8-14 days Full Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $262.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers remaining beyond their free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) All associated reefer charges are applicable once on demurrage. 4) The free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 5) This rate will also apply to Import containers returned to the port after delivery, from the day of return at the applicable tiered rate.
Containers Import Demurrage 8-14 days Empty Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $160.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers remaining beyond their free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) All associated reefer charges are applicable once on demurrage. 4) The free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 5) This rate will also apply to Import containers returned to the port after delivery, from the day of return at the applicable tiered rate.
Containers Import Demurrage 15+ days Full Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $354.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers remaining beyond their free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) All associated reefer charges are applicable once on demurrage. 4) The free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 5) This rate will also apply to Import containers returned to the port after delivery, from the day of return at the applicable tiered rate.
Containers Import Demurrage 15+ days Empty Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $205.00 per TEU / day -
  For containers remaining beyond their free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) All associated reefer charges are applicable once on demurrage. 4) The free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 5) This rate will also apply to Import containers returned to the port after delivery, from the day of return at the applicable tiered rate.
Containers Storage Transhipment Containers Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $56.00 per TEU / day -
  First 10 calendar days from discharge ex vessel up to and including day of load on outbound vessel from POAL are free of charge. Thereafter storage charge applies to the outbound line operator. Tranship is defined as: Containers that arrive and leave in the same condition within POAL from one wharf to another.
Containers Storage of Dangerous Goods - Import/Export 20' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $286.00 per Cont / day -
  Charged per day beyond approved DG dwell time on Port. All moves additional. Classes 6 & 8 are excluded as our DG approval prohibits POAL from storing these class beyond their approved dwell time on port. Export charges are billed to the outbound line operator.
Containers Storage of Dangerous Goods - Import/Export 40' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $379.00 per Cont / day -
  Charged per day beyond approved DG dwell time on Port. All moves additional. Classes 6 & 8 are excluded as our DG approval prohibits POAL from storing these class beyond their approved dwell time on port. Export charges are billed to the outbound line operator.
Containers Storage of Dangerous Goods - Tranship Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $126.00 per TEU / day -
  Charged per day beyond approved DG dwell time on Port. All moves additional. Classes 6 & 8 are prohibited from being stored beyond their approved dwell time on port. Charge applies to the outbound line operator.
General Cargo Import Demurrage Break bulk (including vehicles above 20m3) Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $10.10 per tonne / m3 / day -
  For breakbulk remaining beyond the free time the following rules apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the end of the 4 free days to date of delivery. 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days. 3) The 4 free days include weekends and exclude Public Holidays. Charge is per tonne or m3, per day, whichever is greater.
General Cargo Export Storage Breakbulk: Over 5 calendar days prior to vessel actual commence load date Auckland Multi-Cargo $10.10 per tonne / m3 / day -
  For breakbulk delivered early the following rule applies: 1) Storage will be charged from delivery date until the start of the free period which comprises 5 days prior to the date load operations commence. 2) If load operations commence after 15:00 hours, the 5 days will include the day of load operations. 3) The 5 free days include Sundays". Charge is per tonne or m3, per day, whichever is greater.
General Cargo Storage Transhipment breakbulk/LCL Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $3.90 per tonne / m3 / day -
  First 10 calendar days from discharge are free of charge. Thereafter storage charge applies. This charge is payable by the outbound carrier unless prior arrangement has been made with the shipper or an alternative party prior to discharge. Charge is per tonne or m3, per day, whichever is greater.
Vehicles Import Demurrage Vehicles up to 20m3 5-7 days Auckland Multi-Cargo $128.00 per Unit / day -
  For vehicles picked up after the free period the following rules apply: 1) Demurrage will be charged at the end of the free period which comprises of 4 free days including weekends but excluding public holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days.
Vehicles Import Demurrage Vehicles up to 20m3 8-14 days Auckland Multi-Cargo $197.00 per Unit / day -
  For vehicles picked up after the free period the following rules apply: 1) Demurrage will be charged at the end of the free period which comprises of 4 free days including weekends but excluding public holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days.
Vehicles Import Demurrage Vehicles up to 20m3 15 days and over Auckland Multi-Cargo $324.00 per Unit / day -
  For vehicles picked up after the free period the following rules apply: 1) Demurrage will be charged at the end of the free period which comprises of 4 free days including weekends but excluding public holidays. (Once on demurrage all days are chargeable). 2) Free time is extended to 0600 hours after the designated free days.
Vehicles Export Storage Vehicles up to 20m3: Over 5 calendar days prior to vessel actual commence load date Auckland Multi-Cargo $128.00 per Unit / day -
  For Vehicles delivered early the following rule apply: 1) Storage will be charged from the delivery date until the start of the free period which comprises 5 days prior to the date load operations commence. 2) If the load operations commence after 15:00 hours, the 5 days will include the day of load operations. 3) The 5 free days includes Sunday. 4) Vehicles over 20m3 - Export Storage Breakbulk charge applies.
Vehicles Storage Transhipment vehicles up to 20m3. 11-15 days Auckland Multi-Cargo $21.00 per Unit / day -
  First 10 calendar days from discharge are free of charge. This charge is payable by the outbound carrier unless prior arrangement has been made with the shipper or an alternative party prior to discharge.
Vehicles Storage Transhipment vehicles up to 20m3. 16-23 days Auckland Multi-Cargo $32.00 per Unit / day -
  First 10 calendar days from discharge are free of charge. This charge is payable by the outbound carrier unless prior arrangement has been made with the shipper or an alternative party prior to discharge.
Vehicles Storage Transhipment vehicles up to 20m3. 24 days and over Auckland Multi-Cargo $54.00 per Unit / day -
  First 10 calendar days from discharge are free of charge. This charge is payable by the outbound carrier unless prior arrangement has been made with the shipper or an alternative party prior to discharge.

Empty Container Service

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change
Receipt and Delivery Link Facility Empty Road Deliver 20' Auckland Terminal $48.00 per Cont -
  Delivery from Link to Road
Receipt and Delivery Link Facility Empty Road Deliver 40' Auckland Terminal $55.00 per Cont -
  Delivery from Link to Road
Link Link Facility Empty Road/Vessel Receive 20' Auckland Terminal $99.00 per Cont -
  Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Link Link Facility Empty Road/Vessel Receive 40' Auckland Terminal $152.00 per Cont -
  Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Link Link Facility Empty Rail Receive/Deliver 20' - charged per event Auckland Terminal $152.00 per Cont -
  Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Link Link Facility Empty Rail Receive/Deliver 40' - charged per event Auckland Terminal $218.00 per Cont -
  Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Storage Daily storage of Containers Empty 20' Auckland Terminal $16.00 per Cont / day -
  Link Facility Daily storage of container
Storage Daily storage of Containers Empty 40' Auckland Terminal $30.00 per Cont / day -
  Link Facility Daily storage of container

FAF

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change
Misc Fuel Adjustment Factor - vessels 10,000 GRT and under Auckland Multi-Cargo, Terminal $115.00 per Visit $75.00 effective 6 Feb 2026
 

The calculation used to determine FAF is based on current pricing, working in bands of +/-20%. If the six week average triggers a move up or down, this will occur with four weeks notice of the change. Currently it is in the +21% to +40% band. Effective 6th February 2026 it will move into the -20% to +20% band.   See latest notifications here. The FAF tier applicable on the date of vessel arrival will be applied.

Misc Fuel Adjustment Factor - vessels over 10,000 GRT Auckland Multi-Cargo, Terminal $225.00 per Visit $150.00 effective 6 Feb 2026
 

The calculation used to determine FAF is based on current pricing, working in bands of +/-20%. If the six week average triggers a move up or down, this will occur with four weeks notice of the change. Currently it is in the +21% to +40% band. Effective 6th February 2026 it will move into the -20% to +20% band.  See latest notifications here. The FAF tier applicable on the date of vessel arrival will be applied.

Misc Fuel Adjustment Factor - Full Import/Export Auckland Terminal $7.50 per Cont $5.00 effective 6 Feb 2026
 

The calculation used to determine FAF is based on current pricing, working in bands of +/-20%. If the six week average triggers a move up or down, this will occur with four weeks notice of the change. Currently it is in the +21% to +40% band. Effective 6th February 2026 it will move into the -20% to +20% band.  See latest notifications here. The FAF tier applicable on the date of vessel arrival will be applied.

Misc Fuel Adjustment Factor - Full Transhipment per leg Auckland Terminal $3.75 per Cont $2.50 effective 6 Feb 2026
 

The calculation used to determine FAF is based on current pricing, working in bands of +/-20%. If the six week average triggers a move up or down, this will occur with four weeks notice of the change. Currently it is in the +21% to +40% band. Effective 6th February 2026 it will move into the -20% to +20% band.   See latest notifications here. The FAF tier applicable on the date of vessel arrival will be applied.

Interwharf Transport

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change
Containers Transfer Normal Delivery Full 20' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $102.00 per Cont -
  Containers preadvised 36 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel during normal Customer Service hours and available on port 24 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel, will incur normal delivery charges. The move will be guaranteed. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below. Customer Service hours can be found on the POA website on the Customer Services page.
Containers Transfer Normal Delivery Full 40' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $173.00 per Cont -
  Containers preadvised 36 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel during normal Customer Service hours and available on port 24 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel, will incur normal delivery charges. The move will be guaranteed. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below. Customer Service hours can be found on the POA website on the Customer Services page.
Containers Transfer Normal Delivery Empty 20' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $75.00 per Cont -
  Containers preadvised 36 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel during normal Customer Service hours and available on port 24 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel, will incur normal delivery charges. The move will be guaranteed. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below. Customer Service hours can be found on the POA website on the Customer Services page.
Containers Transfer Normal Delivery Empty 40' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $148.00 per Cont -
  Containers preadvised 36 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel during normal Customer Service hours and available on port 24 hrs prior to arrival of departing vessel, will incur normal delivery charges. The move will be guaranteed. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below. Customer Service hours can be found on the POA website on the Customer Services page.
Containers Transfer Urgent Delivery Full 20' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $196.00 per Cont -
  Containers not meeting the conditions for normal delivery will incur urgent delivery charges and be moved on a 'Best Endeavours' basis. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below.
Containers Transfer Urgent Delivery Full 40' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $337.00 per Cont -
  Containers not meeting the conditions for normal delivery will incur urgent delivery charges and be moved on a 'Best Endeavours' basis. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below.
Containers Transfer Urgent Delivery Empty 20' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $150.00 per Cont -
  Containers not meeting the conditions for normal delivery will incur urgent delivery charges and be moved on a 'Best Endeavours' basis. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below.
Containers Transfer Urgent Delivery Empty 40' Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $285.00 per Cont -
  Containers not meeting the conditions for normal delivery will incur urgent delivery charges and be moved on a 'Best Endeavours' basis. Excludes transfer of OOG containers which will be charged as listed below.
Containers Sunday shuttle rates Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo -
  By arrangement. Notification required by 1500 previous Friday.
Containers Transfer Standard OOG Container Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $360.00 per Cont -
  Limits: over-height;<1.85m; over-width; <0.35m either side; over-length <0.5m either side; max weight <40.0tns. OOG containers outside of these parameters will be charged as Non-Standard/Excess OOG. If corner castings not clear - price on application.
Containers Transfer Non-Standard /Excess OOG Container Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $1073.00 per Cont -
  Dimensions outside the parameters listed above for Standard OOG Container. If corner castings not clear - price on application.

Marine Charges

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change
Marine Service Marine Service Charge Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $1.97 per GRT -
  Including pilotage, towage and linesmen both inwards and outwards, plus port dues for Auckland. Minimum charge applies $6,798.00.
Marine Service Vessel move between berths Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $1.10 per GRT -
  Minimum charge applies $5,808.00. Not applicable to Dead ship move.
Marine Service Tug Hire per Hour Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $4246.00 per Hour -
  Additional to allocation under MSC (applicable to all customers).
Marine Service Additional Lines Person Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $320.00 per Person -
  Per linesperson/per 4hr minimum (applicable to all customers).
Marine Service Dead Ship Movement Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $1.58 per GRT -
  Charged for moving a vessel that has experienced engine failure or similar. Minimum charge of $6,222.00 applies.
Berthage Berth hire (Working Cargo) Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $0.17 per GRT / 24 hrs -
  Minimum charge applies $355.00
Berthage Lay-by berthage (Non-Working Cargo) Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $0.55 per GRT / 24 hrs -
  Applied to a vessel that stops cargo operations (excl. weather related stoppage) or considered to be a non-working cargo vessel, under repair and/or detained. The first 24hrs is charged at the full rate and thereafter will be charged in 12hr blocks. Minimum charge applies $536.00.
Berthage Small Commercial & Fishing Vessels Up to 20 metres - LOA Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $221.00 per Day -
  Berthage is applied on a per day basis (working or non-working cargo).
Berthage Small Commercial & Fishing Vessels 20-40 metres - LOA Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $286.00 per Day -
  Berthage is applied on a per day basis (working or non-working cargo)
Berthage Small Commercial & Fishing Vessels Greater than 40 metres - LOA Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $0.21 per GRT / 24 hrs -
  Berthage (working) is applied on a per day basis. Berthage (non-working) is applied in 12hr blocks, after the first 24hr period.Minimum charge applies $335.00.
Misc Pilot Boat Hire - with shipping movements Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $740.00 per Hour -
  If used in conjunction with shipping movements.
Misc Pilot Boat Hire Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $991.00 per Hour -
  For a specific callout not in conjunction with shipping movements.
Misc Provision of Water (excludes waste water return) Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $6.30 per 1000 lts -
  For use of water, including water for dust suppression. Minimum charge $171.00 applies if POAL issued standpipe is not used. Minimum does not apply, when a valid POAL 'Standpipe Hydrant Permit Fee' of $1,200.00 p.a. is issued.
Misc Garbage Collection Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $133.00 per Drum -
  For miscellaneous items for collection, the price will be quoted on application. A call out fee of $228.00 is applicable between 1500 and 0700 - 7 days.
Misc Brow Gangway - per day Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $774.00 per Day -
  Includes set up and connection. Minimum 1 Day charge is applicable.
Misc Floating Fenders (each)/ per day Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $254.00 per Unit / day -
  Fender/Tyre log

Miscellaneous Charges

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change