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Ports of Auckland has been recognised as the ‘Best Seaport in Oceania’ at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards.

​Ports of Auckland will again halt operations during the ANZAC Day dawn service between 6:00 and 6:40 on Monday, 25 April as a mark of respect and remembrance of those that fought in war.

Ports of Auckland has been nominated as the best seaport in Oceania by freight and logistics industry peers for the 2016 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards.

Highlights

1. Financials

Ports of Auckland has started a second round of consultation with staff and unions on a proposal to partially automate its container terminal.

Ports of Auckland Limited announced today that it has signed a conditional agreement to purchase 33 hectares of land at Northgate Business Park for development as a freight hub.

More than 60,000 people visited Ports of Auckland’s annual open weekend, SeePort, held at Captain Cook wharf over Auckland Anniversary weekend, 30 January to 1 February 2016.

Ports of Auckland Chief Executive, Tony Gibson, was thrilled with community’s response.

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“Ports of Auckland is negotiating with Panuku Development Auckland to sell the Port of Onehunga and make it available for public use”, chief executive Tony Gibson said today.

​Moves by Ports of Auckland and shipping companies to reduce the speed of ships travelling through the Hauraki Gulf are paying off, helping make life safer for the local whale population.

​Ports of Auckland has announced a three year partnership with SCOUTS New Zealand as part of an on-going commitment to support local sea scouting.

​Ports of Auckland has been selected as a finalist for the Terminal Operator of the Year in the 2015 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards; the only operator in the Southern Hemisphere to be shortlisted.

​HIGHLIGHTS

1. Volumes

• Container volumes up 0.4% to 972,434 TEU from 968,741 TEU last financial year. Volumes were expected to decline as a result of the loss of a major service.