In conjunction with KiwiRail, Ports of Auckland (POAL) is providing a daily rail link with more freight capacity between the Auckland port and inland ports at Wiri, South Auckland and Longburn, Manawatu.
The service will help both importers and exporters, who are affected by the closure of Centreport in Wellington.
POAL says it has the facilities to accommodate additional container volume, and its two inland freight hubs are ideally placed to facilitate cargo distribution to the lower North Island.
Both of the hubs are served by rail, taking pressure off the road network.
The new service will provide a fast, sustainable connection and a lift in capacity.
“We put on this service to fill the gap created as a result of the recent Kaikoura earthquake,” says Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson.
“We will keep it running until Centreport gets back on their feet.”
