Operational Update: Kings Birthday operating hours

23 May 2025

Good afternoon

We have outlined our operating hours for Kings Birthday 2025 below. To support forward vessel schedules we request that all customers/stakeholders maximise the collection of import containers from the Terminal over the weekend and during the short week.

Import demurrage:

Monday 2 June 2025 will be an additional free day if it falls within your scheduled demurrage free time. There is no change to hazardous storage dwell time and reefer power & monitoring. Please contact Customer Service, if you have Dangerous Goods container queries.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Tariffs

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	$79.00 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	$53.00 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	$79.00 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	$106.00 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	$154.00 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	$198.00 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	$54.00 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	$276.00 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	$365.00 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	$121.00 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	$9.68 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	$9.71 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	$3.71 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	$123.00 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	$190.00 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	$312.00 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	$123.00 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 15:00hours, the 5 days will inlude 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	$20.00 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	$31.00 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	$52.00 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	$46.00 per Cont	-
	Delivery from Link to Road
Receipt and Delivery	Link Facility Empty Road Deliver 40'	Auckland	Terminal	$53.00 per Cont	-
	Delivery from Link to Road
Link	Link Facility Empty Road/Vessel Receive 20'	Auckland	Terminal	$95.00 per Cont	-
	Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Link	Link Facility Empty Road/Vessel Receive 40'	Auckland	Terminal	$147.00 per Cont	-
	Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Link	Link Facility Empty Rail Receive/Deliver 20' - charged per event	Auckland	Terminal	$147.00 per Cont	-
	Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Link	Link Facility Empty Rail Receive/Deliver 40' - charged per event	Auckland	Terminal	$210.00 per Cont	-
	Receival into Link; 7 days storage; delivery to Terminal
Storage	Daily storage of Containers Empty 20'	Auckland	Terminal	$15.00 per Cont / day	-
	LInk Facility Daily storage of container
Storage	Daily storage of Containers Empty 40'	Auckland	Terminal	$29.00 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	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$115.00 per Visit	-
	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 +20% to +40% 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	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$225.00 per Visit	-
	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. 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	-
	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. 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	-
	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. 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	$98.00 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	$167.00 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	$72.00 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	$143.00 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	$189.00 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	$325.00 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	$145.00 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	$275.00 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 $6,555.00.
Marine Service	Vessel move between berths	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$1.06 per GRT	-
	Minimum charge applies $5,601. Not applicable to Dead ship move.
Marine Service	Tug Hire per Hour	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$4094.00 per Hour	-
	Additional to allocation under MSC (applicable to all customers).
Marine Service	Additional Lines Person	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$309.00 per Person	-
	Per linesperson/per 4hr minimum (applicable to all customers).
Marine Service	Dead Ship Movement	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$1.52 per GRT	-
	Charged for moving a vessel that has experienced engine failure or similar. Minimum charge of $6,000.00 applies.
Berthage	Berth hire (Working Cargo)	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$0.16 per GRT / 24 hrs	-
	Minimum charge applies $323.00.
Berthage	Lay-by berthage (Non-Working Cargo)	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$0.53 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 $517.00
Berthage	Small Commercial & Fishing Vessels Up to 20 metres - LOA	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$213.00 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	Multi-Cargo, Terminal	$276.00 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	$0.20 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 $323.00.
Misc	Pilot Boat Hire - with shipping movements	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$714.00 per Hour	-
	If used in conjunction with shipping movements.
Misc	Pilot Boat Hire	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$956.00 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 $165.00 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	$128.40 per Drum	-
	For miscellaneous items for collection price will be quoted on application. A call out fee of $220.00 is applicable between 1500 and 0700 - 7 days.
Misc	Brow Gangway - per day	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$746.00 per Day	-
	Includes set up and connection. Minimum 1 Day charge is applicable.
Misc	Floating Fenders (each)/ per day	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$245.00 per Unit / day	-
	Fender/Tyre log

Miscellaneous Charges


Service Type	Service Provided	Port	Location	Charge	Price Change
Misc	Change of status and details once delivered to the port	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$37.00 per Unit	-
	Charge for ANY Manual/EDI change to ANY cargo details e.g : 1)Vessel/voyage; 2) Routing; 3) ISO (Equipment); 4) Commodity; 5) Temperature; 6) Hazardous Information; 7) Booking Information; 8) LOP; 9) Weight (VGM); 10) VIN number; 11)Imports nominated for rail after export cut-off. Any applicable moves MAY be charged in addition to this.
Containers	Fumigation - Terminals	Auckland	Terminal	$345.00 per Cont	-
	Includes use of area plus move to/from facility. Standard free storage applies.
Services	Fumigation - Multi Cargo	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$93.00 per Unit	-
	Includes use of area - containers, vehicles or unitised cargo. Timber Packs charged per pack up to 20m3.Standard free storage applies
Services	Heat Treatment	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$58.00 per Unit/TEU	-
	Includes use of area - containers, vehicles or unitised cargo. Timber Packs charged per pack up to 20m3.
Containers	Customs Internal Inspection Containers	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$367.00 per Cont	-
	Includes moves to/from inspection facility.
Containers	Internal move within a terminal 20'	Auckland	Terminal	$99.00 per 20'	-
	Additional move of a container within the same wharf.
Containers	Internal move within a terminal 40'	Auckland	Terminal	$169.00 per 40'	-
	Additional move of a container within the same wharf.
Containers	MPI 6 sided External Inspection - Terminals	Auckland	Terminal	$360.00 per Cont	-
	Includes use of area plus move to/from facility
Containers	MPI 6 sided External Inspection - Multi-Cargo	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$9.40 per Cont	-
	Facility fee for use of area for 6 sided inspection. Charged with the Ship Exchange invoice
Containers	MPI Internal Inspection 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$494.00 per 20'	-
	Includes use of area and facility, plus moves to/from facility
Containers	MPI Internal Inspection 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$707.00 per 40'	-
	Includes use of area and facility, plus moves to/from facility
Services	MPI Internal Inspection Pallet	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$365.00 per Pallet	-
	Includes use of area and facility
Containers	Reinstate Container - Late CEDO	Auckland	Terminal	$401.00 per Cont	-
	Reinstate container to the vessel load list if the CEDO is received late and operationally can be planned to the vessel. Applied to any container that doesn't have a valid CEDO within 24 hours prior to the vessels ETA.
Containers	Containers Vanned/Devanned Import/Export 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$122.00 per Cont	-
	Facility charge for use of space only
Containers	Containers Vanned/Devanned Import/Export 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$235.00 per Cont	-
	Facility charge for use of space only
Containers	Rejected Container Move	Auckland	Terminal	$108.00 per Cont	-
	Movement and storage of a container received for packing which is rejected
Containers	Taping of a container required by MPI	Auckland	Terminal	$336.00 per Cont	-
	Taping of a container required by MPI. Includes associated moves, labour and materials and inspection-related costs. 24 hours notice of vessel ETA with vessel name and container numbers are required to secure this charge. If notice is not adhered to, extra moves will be incurred and charged. Refer to the Internal move within a terminal charge.
Containers	Wash of a container required by MPI 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$351.00 per 20'	-
	Wash of a container required by MPI. Includes the move to the wash area, the wash and the move from the wash area.
Containers	Wash of a container required by MPI 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$406.00 per 40'	-
	Wash of a container required by MPI. Includes the move to the wash area, the wash and the move from the wash area.
Containers	Customs X-ray Containers	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$330.00 per Cont	-
	Includes use of area plus move to/from facility
Containers	Export DG Certificate - Penalty	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$63.00 per Cont	-
	DG administration fee per container for non-compliant regulatory paperwork (related to Export DG's)
Containers	Dangerous Goods Container Surcharge	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$31.00 per Cont	-
	Dangerous Goods Container Surcharge per container applied on all import and export dangerous goods containers as a handling and administrative fee. The charge includes the printing of the Dangerous Goods Certificate for imports as received from the transportation company to hand over to its driver upon completion.
Containers	Dangerous Goods Penalty	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$1601.00 per Cont	-
	Charged to any carrier/party for the mis-declaration or failing to properly advise the delivery of an Import / Export / Tranship Dangerous Goods container or failing to deliver/pick up a planned Direct to Motor Vehicle (DMV) Dangerous Goods container.
Misc	Access Fee - Venus Per Truck Load Charge - EDI	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$17.50 per Load	-
	Charge per load created in Venus via EDI integration between the operator and Venus
Misc	Access Fee - Venus Per Truck Load Charge - Non EDI	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$27.00 per Load	-
	Charge per load created in Venus through the website or via the mobile app
Misc	Border Security Charge - Container	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$7.00 per TEU	-
	Covers compliance costs relating to: 1) MPI biosecurity - NZ Customs container security and IMO - ISPS requirements. 2) Payable on full international import and export containers. Note: The Border Security Charge is subject to change conditional on one month's written notice.
General Cargo	Port Security Charge - Bulk/Breakbulk (includes Vehicles > 20m3)	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo		-
	Security compliance costs relating to: 1) Border Security requirements. 2) Payable on all international import & export cargo. Price TBA Effective from 1st January 2026
Vehicles	Port Security Charge - Vehicles <20m3	Auckland	Multi-Cargo		-
	Security compliance costs relating to: 1) Border Security requirements. 2) Payable on all international import & export cargo. Price TBA Effective from 1st January 2026
Misc	CEDO Application	Auckland	Terminal	$82.00 per Booking Ref	-
	Complete CEDO applications for empty containers
Misc	Mobile Containment Bund Fergusson	Auckland	Terminal	$888.00 per Day	-
	Includes use of the bund and 2 moves (onto bund and off bund). All cleaning will be charged separately at cost. The daily charge will apply until the bund is returned clean. Any moves to/from Multi-Cargo and all associated 3rd party costs are not included.
Misc	Crane Lift Permit	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$1229.00 per Lift	-
	Applies to approved crane operators only
Misc	Mobile Containment Bund Multi-Cargo	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$888.00 per Day	-
	Daily charge includes use of the bund only. All cleaning will be charged separately at cost. The daily charge will apply until the bund is returned clean.
Misc	Move Generator Set	Auckland	Terminal	$63.00 per Unit	-
	Move Generator Set to/from Rail
Misc	Non-Cargo Vessel Facility Fee less than 60M LOA	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$608.00 per Day	-
	Applicable anytime a vessel is not working cargo. Charged in addition to marine layby costs.
Misc	Non-Cargo Vessel Facility Fee greater than 60M LOA	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$9.50 per Mtr / day	-
	Applicable anytime a vessel is not working cargo. Charged in addition to marine layby costs.
Containers	Infrastructure Levy Fergusson Container Terminal	Auckland	Terminal	$50.00 per TEU	-
	Applied to Laden Imports and Exports handled at the Fergusson Container Terminal. Charged per load or discharge move.Any further adjustment will be given 60 days notice.
Misc	Outward Cargo Reports	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Please refer to Port Connect for charges
Misc	Power supply	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$80.00 per Cont / day	-
	Excluding monitoring at Multi-Cargo. Includes monitoring at Fergusson Terminal. Power is charged from discharge/receival date until the container is loaded on a truck, train or vessel. Transhipment power from discharge date to be charged to the outbound carrier.
Misc	Authority to Work Permit - New & Renewal of Application	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$775.00 per Application	-
	Applicable to new (or renewal of) application. Charged for processing the application to obtain 'Authority to Work' permit at Port of Auckland. Valid for 2 years..
Misc	Credit and Rebill	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$209.00 per Invoice	-
	Customer(s) request to credit an invoice and rebill another party.
Misc	Security Access Card	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$100.00 per Card	-

Misc	Replacement Security Access Card	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$100.00 per Card	-

Misc	CCTV Footage - 1st 90 mins	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$183.00 per 1st 90 mins	-
	Charge to search CCTV footage on request up to 90 minutes
Misc	CCTV Footage - after 90 mins	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$136.00 per Hour	-
	Charge per hour if search goes over the initial 90 minutes
Misc	CCTV Footage - USB	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$22.00 per Unit	-
	Provide USB of the footage
Misc	Nest Flat Racks	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$72.00 per TEU	-
	Movement in yard; erecting/dismantling; covering/uncovering; strapping/unstrapping; plus 1 labour hour (min) will apply
Misc	Adjust Flat Rack Ends	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$80.00 per Unit	-
	Raising or lowering of flat rack ends, charged per unit. Two internal movements may be charged in addition
Misc	Add DG Labels or Seal	Auckland	Terminal	$80.00 per Cont	-
	Adding DG Labels or Seal to a container. Charged per unit. Two internal moves will be charged in addition
Misc	Photos taken	Auckland	Terminal	$40.00 per Cont	-
	Photos of a container requested i.e. for damage or seal number confirmation. Charged per unit. Two internal movements will be charged in addition.
Misc	Weighbridge - Dallas Tags	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$54.00 per Tag	-
	New or replacement tags
Misc	Weighbridge - Automated Weigh	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$20.00 per Weigh	-
	Per weigh if moved over the weighbridge by the transport operator with a weighbridge account. Not valid for VGM
Misc	Weighbridge - Manual Weigh or Cash Sale	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$64.00 per Weigh	-

Misc	Hoist Hire - 0 to 12 Tonne	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$122.00 per Hour	-
	Hourly hire of hoist. Driver not supplied
Misc	Hoist Hire - 12 to 34 Tonne	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$245.00 per Hour	-
	Hourly hire of hoist. Driver not supplied
Misc	Concrete Blocks	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$102.00 per Block / day	-
	Containment of cargo and/or delineation. Movement of blocks charged by third party stevedore
Misc	Facility Fee per 8hr Period	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$1535.00	-
	For the use of the permitted area to conduct permitted activity such as loading, unloading boats, drone operations etc
Misc	Land/Take off Helicopter	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$5215.00 per Day	-
	Reservation and allocation of permitted area to conduct helicopter landing and take offs. Minimum charge is one day - pro rata thereafter in 12hr multiples
Misc	Spill Absorbent	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$77.00 per Bag	-
	Replacement of spill absorbent bags
Misc	Security Guard (excl public holidays)	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$75.00 per Hour	-
	Hire of Security Guard
Misc	Security Guard - public holiday	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$150.00 per Hour	-
	Hire of Security Guard

Receival and Delivery

Service Type Service Provided Port Location Charge Price Change

Containers Redelivery management fee Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $105.00 per Cont -

Container management fee for containers returned to the port for inspection or other services. This applies for import containers that are picked up and returned to the port, as well as for export containers that are delivered for export and taken out again. The lifts are additional.

Containers Redelivery to the Port R&D 20' Auckland Terminal $187.00 per 20' -

Lift on/lift off charge for containers redelivered to the port. The charge is one-way so a container brought in and taken out or v.v. will be charged twice

Containers Redelivery to the Port R&D 40' Auckland Terminal $318.00 per 40' -

Lift on/lift off charge for containers redelivered to the port. The charge is one-way so a container brought in and taken out or v.v. will be charged twice

Containers Pre-Advice Fee Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $86.00 per Cont -

Manual entry by POAL of export Pre-Advice including addition of declared VGM. Applies for Road and Rail receivals.

Containers Pre-Advice Fee Empties Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $37.00 per Cont -

Manual entry by POAL of export empties or Link return Pre-Advice.

Containers Late Receival - Requested prior to vessel cut-off and cargo delivered after vessel cut-off Auckland Terminal $125.00 per Cont -

Management fee for cargo delivered to port after cut-off. Late Receival process must be followed and applied for prior to cut-off.

Containers Urgent Late Receival - Requested after vessel cut-off and cargo delivered after vessel cut-off Auckland Terminal $313.00 per Cont -

Management fee for cargo delivered to port after cut-off. Urgent Late Receival process must be followed.

Containers Access Fee - Rail Handling Charge Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $40.00 per Cont -

All containers received or delivered from/to the seaport via rail, both empty and full containers.

Containers R&D Penalty Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $160.00 per Cont -

Charge for driver not following correct R&D procedure and not booking container in or out with R&D office or kiosk or e-gate; including turning up without pre-advice or notice to pick up or drop off container/cargo.

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - Container Booking Fee - Peak (Terminal) Auckland Terminal $130.00 per Cont -

"For the use of the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) between the Peak hours of 05:00 and 17:59 Monday to Friday, the fees are charged for: (1) All containers received or delivered from/to the seaport, both full and empty containers. (2) Cancellation of a booking within 1 hour of the booking start time.

Effective 1st July 2025: The total charge per container is split into: (a) VBS Booking fee of $10.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1 & 2). (b) $120.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1). Public holidays will be treated as Off-Peak"

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - Container Booking Fee - Off-Peak (Terminal) Auckland Terminal $75.00 per Cont -

"For the use of the Vehicle Booking System at all other times not specified as peak, the fees are charged for: (1) All containers received or delivered from/to the seaport, both full and empty containers. (2) Cancellation of a booking within 1 hour of the booking start time.

Effective 1st July 2025: The total charge per container is split into: (a) VBS Booking fee of $10.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1 & 2). (b) Access Fee $65.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1). Public holidays will be treated as Off-Peak"

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - Container Booking Fee - Peak (Multi-Cargo) Auckland Multi-Cargo $130.00 per Cont -

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - Container Booking Fee - Off-Peak (Multi-Cargo) Auckland Multi-Cargo $75.00 per Cont -

Effective 1st July 2025: The total charge per container is split into: (a) VBS Booking fee of $10.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1 & 2). (b) $65.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1). Public holidays will be treated as Off-Peak"

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - "No show" charge Vehicle Booking Auckland Terminal, Multi-Cargo $100.00 per Cont -

Effective 1st July 2025: The charge will apply to any booking made and not used by a carrier. It will be charged on top of the applicable VBS Booking fee. All charges will be invoiced by POAL.

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - Container Booking Fee - Export Empty Stack-runs Only (Terminal) Auckland Terminal $55.00 per Cont -

"For the use of the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) between Monday to Friday 0000hrs (midnight) to 0459hrs, including Saturday and Sunday; and within POAL defined receival windows confirmed by email, the fees are charged for:(1) Empty Export Container Bulk run delivered to the seaport (directly into the Terminal only), (2) Cancellation of a booking within 1 hour of the booking start time.

Effective 1st July 2025: The total charge per container is split into: (a) VBS Booking fee of $10.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1 & 2). (b) Access Fee $45.00 charge per container invoiced by POAL - applicable for (1). Public holidays will be treated as Off-Peak"

Vehicle Booking Access Fee - Import Empty Only (Multi-Cargo) Auckland Multi-Cargo $0.00 per Cont $45.00 effective 1 Oct 2025

To access the port for collection of empty containers (Peak & Off-Peak hours Monday to Sunday, incl. Public Holidays) the charge of $45.00 will apply effective from 1st October 2025. This will be charged to the Shipping Line until further notice. Note: A Vehicle Booking System (VBS) is under development and any associated VBS fees along with process changes will be advised when finalised

Misc Access Fee - Breakbulk Charge Auckland Multi-Cargo $24.00 per Load -

Charge per load for breakbulk received or delivered from/to the seaport via truck.

Misc Access Fee - Bulk Charge Auckland Multi-Cargo $24.00 per Load -

Charge per load for bulk received or delivered from/to the seaport via truck.

Stevedoring


Service Type	Service Provided	Port	Location	Charge	Price Change
General Cargo	Labour and Material	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$96.00 per Hour / person	-
	Miscellaneous services will be charged in labour and materials used. Minimum 1 hour charge per person. Materials POA
Containers	Discharge Direct to Motor Vehicle (DMV) or vice versa	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Price on application
Containers	Handling of bulging/leaking containers	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Price on application
Containers	Container Import or Export - 53' or greater	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Price on application
Containers	Container Import or Export - non standard ISO - Shipper Owned Container (SOC)	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Price on Application

Terminal Break bulk & OOG


Service Type	Service Provided	Port	Location	Charge	Price Change
General Cargo	Masts/Boats/Breakbulk Lifts	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Price on Application - charged by length and weight. Lashing over one hour $795.00 per hourPOAL approval to load is required prior to shipping. Failure to obtain approval from POAL will incur a penalty of $5,000 min or 20% of the quoted value, whichever is higher.
Containers	Excess Out of Gauge Container Surcharge	Auckland	Terminal		-
	Price on Application - charged by length and weight. Applies to containers with dimensions outside the parameters detailed below for Non-Standard Out of Gauge containers. Lashing over one hour $795.00 per hour
Containers	Standard Out of Gauge Container Surcharge	Auckland	Terminal	$360.00 per Lift	-
	Limits: Over-height <1.85m; Over-width <0.35m either side; Over-length <0.5m either side; max weight <40.0tns. Out of Gauge containers outside of these parameters will be charged as Non-Standard or Excess Out of Gauge. If corner castings not clear - break-bulk rates will apply. Charge is per lift. Direct to/from transport will be one lift, via the yard will be 3 lifts and Transhipments will be 4 lifts.
Containers	Non-Standard Out of Gauge Container Surcharge	Auckland	Terminal	$1073.00 per Lift	-
	Limits: Over-height 1.85m - 3.0m; Over-width 0.35m-0.5m either side; Over-length 0.5m-1.0m either side; max weight 40.0tns - 50.0tns. Out of Gauge containers outside of these parameters will be charged as Excess Out of Gauge as detailed above. If corner castings not clear - break-bulk rates will apply. Charge is per lift. Direct to/from transport will be one lift, via the yard will be 3 lifts and Transhipments will be 4 lifts.
Containers	Out of Gauge Container Penalty	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$1601.00 per Cont	-
	Charged to any carrier/party for the mis-declaration or failing to properly advise the delivery of an Import / Export / Tranship OOG Cargo (Incl. bulging or damaged units)

Wharfage


Service Type	Service Provided	Port	Location	Charge	Price Change
Containers	Container Export Full 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$104.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Export Full 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$200.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Export Reefer (Active) Full 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$119.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Export Reefer (Active)Full 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$222.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Export Empty 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$68.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Export Empty 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$130.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Import Full 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$160.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Import Full 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$307.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Import Reefer (Active) Full 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$174.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Import Reefer (Active) Full 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$328.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Import Empty 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$68.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Container Import Empty 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$130.00 per Cont	-

Containers	Transhipment 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$56.00 per Cont	-
	Applies to containers transhipped between vessels - Arriving cntrs paid by the Arriving Operator and departing cntrs paid by the Departing Operator. Container must arrive and depart in the same state.
Containers	Transhipment 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$106.00 per Cont	-
	Applies to containers transhipped between vessels - Arriving cntrs paid by the Arriving Operator and departing cntrs paid by the Departing Operator. Container must arrive and depart in the same state.
Containers	Transhipment Reefer (Active) 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$67.00 per Cont	-
	Applies to containers transhipped between vessels - Arriving cntrs paid by the Arriving Operator and departing cntrs paid by the Departing Operator. Container must arrive and depart in the same state.
Containers	Transhipment Reefer (Active) 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$121.00 per Cont	-
	Applies to containers transhipped between vessels - Arriving cntrs paid by the Arriving Operator and departing cntrs paid by the Departing Operator. Container must arrive and depart in the same state.
Containers	DLR - Discharge-Land-Reship 20'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$70.00 per Cont	-

Containers	DLR - Discharge-Land-Reship 40'	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$135.00 per Cont	-

General Cargo	Bulk Cargo Export	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$7.23 per tonne / m3	-
	Bulk Cargo loaded to a vessel. Charged as tonne or m3, whichever is greater. Minimum of 1 tonne/m3 will be charged. Excludes clean up costs.
General Cargo	General Cargo Export	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$7.65 per tonne / m3	-
	General Cargo (Breakbulk), loaded to a vessel not through the Vehicle Terminal. Charged as tonne or m3, whichever is greater. Minimum of 1 tonne/m3 will be charged. Excludes clean up costs.
General Cargo	Bulk Cargo Import - through Hoppers or Pipeline	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$6.74 per tonne / m3	-
	Bulk Cargo discharged from a vessel using a Hopper or Pipeline. Charged as tonne or m3, whichever is greater. Minimum of 1 tonne/m3 will be charged. Excludes clean up costs.
General Cargo	General Cargo Import & Bulk Cargo Import - not through Hoppers	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$8.28 per tonne / m3	-
	General Cargo (Breakbulk) and Bulk Cargo, discharged from a vessel not through the Vehicle Terminal. Charged as tonne or m3, whichever is greater. Minimum of 1 tonne/m3 will be charged. Excludes clean up costs.
General Cargo	General Cargo Transhipment	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$4.34 per tonne / m3	-
	General Cargo (Breakbulk), discharged from a vessel and loaded to another vessel not through the Vehicle Terminal. Charged as tonne or m3, whichever is greater. Minimum of 1 tonne/m3 will be charged. Excludes clean up costs.
Vehicles	Cars up to 20m3 Export	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$104.30 per Unit	-
	Exported cars (includes MPI ramping charge)
Vehicles	Cars up to 20m3 Import	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$104.30 per Unit	-
	Imported cars (includes MPI ramping charge)
Vehicles	Cars up to 20m3 Transhipment or DLR	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$68.84 per Unit	-
	Transhipment or DLR cars (includes MPI ramping charge)
Vehicles/Gen Cargo	General Cargo or Vehicle (Export)	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$7.65 per tonne / m3	-
	Any General Cargo (Breakbulk) or Vehicle (not classified as a car), loading to a vessel operated through the Vehicle Terminal. Charged as m3 or tonne, whichever is greater. 1 tonne/m3 minimum applies.
Vehicles/Gen Cargo	General Cargo or Vehicle (Import)	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$7.94 per tonne / m3	-
	Any General Cargo (Breakbulk) or Vehicle (not classified as a car), discharging from a vessel operated through the Vehicle Terminal. Charged as m3 or tonne, whichever is greater. 1tonne/m3 minimum applies.
Vehicles/Gen Cargo	General Cargo or Vehicle (Transhipment)	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$4.61 per tonne / m3	-
	Any General Cargo (Breakbulk) or Vehicle (not classified as a car), that is discharged from a vessel, landed on the wharf/quay and loaded to another vessel operated through the Vehicle Terminal. Charged as tonne or m3, whichever is greater. 1 tonne/m3 minimum applies.
Vehicles/Gen Cargo	DLR - Discharge-Land-Reship General Cargo or Vehicle	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$6.23 per tonne / m3	-
	Any General Cargo (Breakbulk) or Vehicle (not classified as a car), that is discharged from a vessel, landed on the wharf/quay and reloaded to the same vessel. Charge is per tonne or m3, whichever is greater. 1 tonne/m3 minimum applies.
Heavy	Heavy Cargo	Auckland	Multi-Cargo	$11.13 per tonne / m3	-
	A single item of any cargo greater than 40 tonnes through either the vehicle or non-vehicle terminal. Charged in addition to General Cargo (Import, Export, Tranship) wharfage costs. Charge as tonne or m3, whichever is greater.
Misc	Vessel Transfer Import	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$4.17 per tonne / m3	-
	Vessel discharge direct to water. Charge as tonne or m3, whichever is greater
Misc	Vessel Transfer Export	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$3.84 per tonne / m3	-
	Vessel load direct from Water. Charge as tonne or m3, whichever is greater.
Misc	Submersible vessel - discharge/load	Auckland	Terminal, Multi-Cargo	$56.00 per Mtr	-
	Submersible vessel - discharge or load to/from water

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