Ports of Auckland’s cargo volumes during the July to September quarter have surged, with its container terminals recording 7% growth over the same period last year.
Ports of Auckland’s cargo volumes during the July to September quarter have surged, with its container terminals recording 7% growth over the same period last year.
Volumes hit an 18-month high in September, with 130 ship calls and 55,722 containers (78,119 TEU) moving across the wharves.
“For container volumes, September was our strongest month since March 2007 - a good result in uncertain economic times,” says managing director Jens Madsen.
“The trend to hubbing is also intensifying, with trans-shipment volumes at the port this quarter up 24% on the same period last year.”
Madsen credits recent shipping line service changes for the lift in volumes through Ports of Auckland. He says while peaks in demand were operationally challenging, the port’s Vehicle Booking System (VBS) was helping improve service delivery to trucking companies and shipping lines.
The port handled 18% more trucks during September than in 2007, and reduced average truck turnaround times by two minutes. However, even with the positive start to the financial year, Madsen is cautious about prospects for the December quarter.
“The shipping market continues to experience significant volatility amid the global economic downturn."
"We anticipate similar volumes for the October to December period as were seen in 2007.”
Ports of Auckland’s cargo volumes during the July to September quarter have surged, with its container terminals recording 7% growth over the same period last year.
Volumes hit an 18-month high in September, with 130 ship calls and 55,722 containers (78,119 TEU) moving across the wharves.
“For container volumes, September was our strongest month since March 2007 - a good result in uncertain economic times,” says managing director Jens Madsen.
“The trend to hubbing is also intensifying, with trans-shipment volumes at the port this quarter up 24% on the same period last year.”
Madsen credits recent shipping line service changes for the lift in volumes through Ports of Auckland. He says while peaks in demand were operationally challenging, the port’s Vehicle Booking System (VBS) was helping improve service delivery to trucking companies and shipping lines.
The port handled 18% more trucks during September than in 2007, and reduced average truck turnaround times by two minutes. However, even with the positive start to the financial year, Madsen is cautious about prospects for the December quarter.
“The shipping market continues to experience significant volatility amid the global economic downturn."
"We anticipate similar volumes for the October to December period as were seen in 2007.”