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🏗 Container Terminal Update
We continue to navigate peak demand in the terminal as Port of Auckland volumes continue to grow.  Important to stay across a number of key updates recently shared around Christmas and New Year Operating hours and Kiwirail block of line here.

eGate is nowlive at Fergusson Main Gates for all carriers:
eGate went live across all Fergusson main gates in October 2025 for all carriers.  We strongly encourage all transport companies to commence using eGate now and work towards full adoption across all drivers.  eGate will become compulsory from March 2026, so ensuring all Transport companies and drivers are familiar with and actively using eGate will help guarantee a smooth transition. 

How eGate works:
eGate allows drivers to use an app on their phones which tracks their arrival through pre-defined geo-fences, providing real-time visibility to the road office. Drivers will see either green or red on their device:

 

  • GREEN: All information is correct, the driver is on time for their slot, or the terminal can accommodate the truck’s arrival. Proceed to the gate.
  • RED: There is an issue. Drivers must park in the truck park, resolve any issues, or wait for their booked time slot. 

All resources including an onboarding video tutorial, dispatch & driver user guides can be found on POAL website here

Induction and Security Access Card requirements
All drivers accessing Port of Auckland (POAL) must now hold a valid POAL induction. Drivers without a valid induction can no longer access POAL facilities. 

 The deadline to collect POAL Security Access Cards has been extended to 31 October. Please ensure cards are collected as soon as possible.  

For more information, click here.

 đŸšš Fergusson Terminal R & D
Due to low demand for VBS bookings, Fergusson Container Terminal R&D will have kiosk only operation from 1900 Saturday to 0700 Sunday.  

Trucking companies will need to ensure that any trucks arriving during the kiosk only operation time have:

 

  • Containers expressed pinned for use of the pre-gate kiosks located in the Fergusson truck park.
  • If using e-Gate, the driver app is on and front facing for both geo fences when heading to the port.
  • Hazardous
    • Exports, email Hazardous Certificates to Driver Assist before 1800 hours Saturday evening and advise that these are for night delivery so we can have someone to take their drivers call off site.
    • Imports, supply their drivers with Hazardous Certificates.

Changes to VBS peak & off-peak hours
Effective from 1 January the peak hours for VBS will be 0500 – 1859 hours, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours will be off– peak.

🚚 Multi-Cargo (MC) Operations
Container/Bulk berths and yard is at 30% capacity and expected to increase to 60% by early next week. 

PCC Car volume in the yard is currently at 30% capacity and expected to increase to 80% over the next week. 

November was a good month with volumes tracking in the positive direction. Over the next couple of weeks, we are expecting a lighter but steady flow of vessels across Multi-Cargo wharfs with a higher demand related to tranship vehicles. Construction work is in full swing around a few areas of Multi-Cargo, so please follow instructions and keep safe. 

⚠Safety Notice:
We are still seeing a number of trucks coming into the empty yard with their twist locks/chains still attached, please can you remind your drivers to disengage twist locks on trailers at the driver safety zone before entering the empty gate please. 

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