As a consequence, all vessel berthing operations at their container terminal have been suspended until further notice while urgent surveys take place and repairs – where required – are undertaken.

At this time, damage assessments are still being completed by CentrePort staff and their assessors, which we are sure you will appreciate is technically challenging and complex. A media release from CentrePort can be referenced on:

http://centreport.co.nz/information-library/news/191-centreport-resumes-most-services-a-week-after-earthquake Thus until the Port of Wellington is open for full import and export receivals, ANL would like to offer our customers the following options for Wellington cargo.

• Bookings can be taken on either the Tranztas Service discharging in Tauranga, or on the Panama Service discharging in Napier.

o Note: If on the Panama Service a new rate will have to be filed – if one is not already in place – BEFORE bookings can be confirmed.

• For the Tranztas Service: Wellington cargo will be received for Tauranga discharge. Importers can then decide between the following options for Import delivery:

o Take delivery from the Port of Tauranga

o Request for ANL to arrange the rail movement to Wellington at a cost of:

*NZ$1450/20’ – NZ$2125/40’ for cargo up to 25T.

* NZ$1600/20’ – NZ$2250/40’ for cargo over 25T.

• For the Panama Service: Containers will be received for Napier discharge. Importers can then decide between the following options for import delivery.

o Take delivery from the Port of Napier.

o Request for ANL to arrange the rail movement to Wellington at a cost of:

*NZ$1000/20’ – NZ$1500 /40’ up to 25T.

* NZ$1100/20’ – NZ$1600 /40’ above 25T.

Source: anl
2016-11-28

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