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Operational Update

  • Planned infrastructure works and the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon are taking place this coming weekend which will impact truck access to the Port of Auckland on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. Read more here.

Fergusson Terminal 

  • Container terminal operations are tracking well. For the past fortnight average reefer capacity utilisation was 53% and average overall yard utilisation was 70%.
  • Average on-time vessel arrivals over the past four weeks were 58%, with average on time departure for those that arrived on window at 96% for the same period.
  • Over the past fortnight 22 container vessels were serviced across Fergusson Terminal. The terminal processed 34,998 TEU.
  • Over the next fortnight, Fergusson Terminal is expected to handle 21 vessel calls. No significant operational constraints are currently anticipated.

Multi-Cargo Operations

  • Container/Bulk berths and yard is at 70% capacity and expected to increase to 100% from this weekend.
  • PCC Car volume in the yard is currently at 100% capacity, expected to decrease throughout the week before hitting capacity again this weekend.
  • Bledisloe North wharf & the Auckland International Cruise Terminal construction on track for opening March 2027.  
  • This week is expected to be very busy with both conventional & RORO vessels.

If you are on port, please follow the instructions of the MC Ops & Stevedoring team. Check with supervisors before entering any operational areas. Safety First! 


Safety Notice

Compliant PPE worn on any Port of Auckland premises

Hi-Vis Clothing

To ensure your safety and visibility in operational areas, all clothing must meet the following standards: - AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 - Class "D/N" - AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 - Hi Visibility Materials for Safety Garments. 

  • Clothing must fit properly, be free of rips and tear, be clean and has day and night strips for visibility. 
  • Acceptable safety clothing includes high-visibility fabrics and retroreflective materials that provide a strong optical effect in response to natural or generated light. 
  • Examples of non-compliant and compliant Hi-Vis garments have been provided below:
Image displaying non-compliant and compliant Hi-Vis garments
PPE Footwear 

POAL also requires all staff, contractors and visitors entering an operational site to wear footwear compliant with AS/NZ 2210.3:2009 standard. This ensures that footwear provides the most adequate protection from workplace hazards. Safety footwear should include a protective toe cap made of steel or composite, slip resistant soles, puncture resistant materials and adequate support for the foot and ankle. Therefore, sports shoes and sneakers are not adequate footwear for personnel to wear while in an operational area.


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