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New port and logistics partnership underway

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Canterbury’s largest warehousing and logistics operator is now doing close business with Lyttelton Port of Christchurch.

Move Logistics has taken a long-term lease at IPort Business Park and with purpose-built 78,000sqm warehouse, Stuff reports.

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The whole business complex is 122 hectares of industrial-zoned land in Rolleston and development included the sale of 27ha to Lyttelton Port to develop Midland Port.

Photo: Midland Port.
Credit: lpc.co.nz

The logistics warehouse sits adjacent to the port facility.

Move Logistics managing director Brendan Prendergast says the move will make its services more efficient, reduce freight movements, and save money on costs such as container transportation, Stuff reports.

The company employs more than 350 staff with 120 trucks moving freight throughout the country.

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