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Port access and Vehicle Booking System (VBS) charges 
As previously advised in October 2025 and at our most recent Town Halls, we confirmed that the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) and port access charges effective from 1 July 2026 will proceed. 

These charges remain aligned with the pricing structure shared with customers as part of our ongoing pricing updates and long-term planning. 

Fergusson Container Terminal 
We would like to advise that the previously indicated VBS and access fees for January 2027 for Fergusson Container Terminal have been revised and reduced. 

 

Effective 1 Jan 2027 VBS & Access Fees 

Invoiced by Port of Auckland to transporters 

 Jan 26 

Jul 26 

confirmed 

Jan 27 indicative Jan 27 confirmed 
Peak (per container) $180 $230 $350 $300 
Off-peak (per container) $115 $115 $175 $150 
Rail handling charge $100 $100 $150 $130 

 

Multi-Cargo
The confirmed charges for Multi-Cargo are as follows: 

 

Effective 1 Jan 2027 VBS & Access Fees 

Invoiced by Port of Auckland to transporters 

 Jan 26 

Jul 26 

confirmed 

Jan 27 confirmed 
Peak (per container) $145 $160 $175 
Off-peak (per container) $95 $100 $115 
Import Empty (per container)* $45 $45 $55 
Car non-EDI (per truck load) $40 $40 $50 
Car EDI (per truck load) $30 $30 $40 
Bulk & Breakbulk (per truck load) $30 $30 $40 
*Access fee only    

 

Effective 1 Jan 2027 Infrastructure 

Invoiced by Port of Auckland to shipping lines 

 Jan 26 

Jul 26 

confirmed 

Jan 27 confirmed 
Car <20m3 (per unit) $5 $5 $7 
Vehicle > 20m3 (per ton/m3) $0.30 $0.30 $0.40 
Bulk & Breakbulk (per ton/m3) $0.30 $0.30 $0.40 

 

Effective 1 Jan 2027 Security 

Invoiced by Port of Auckland to shipping lines 

 Jan 26 

Jul 26 

confirmed 

Jan 27 confirmed 
Car <20m3 (per unit) $2 $2 $2.70 
Vehicle > 20m3 (per ton/m3) $0.20 $0.20 $0.27 
Bulk & Breakbulk (per ton/m3) $0.20 $0.20 $0.27 

 

All rates quoted above are exclusive of GST. For ease of billing, reconciling and administration, prices will be rounded up or down to the nearest dollar.  

Price Schedules and our Standard Terms and Conditions are available on our website.  

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