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determine cargo capacity for container ships and terminals).
● Locate all container services on the new terminal to enable growth and diversification of other freight on the existing footprint.
● Incorporate best practice operational and environmental controls to minimise effects on the surrounding environment and community. ● Allow for the integration of rail freight following the construction of the Marsden Point spur.
Northport said covering almost 13ha, the proposed eastern development will feature a modern, efficient, container terminal capable of handling and storing expected increases in freight volumes. The expansion will also enable Northport to integrate the port with KiwiRail’s proposed Marsden Point spur, seamlessly connecting rail, road and sea freight.
“This is a long-term plan intended to give us the capability we need to service the growing and changing freight needs of the upper North Island over coming decades.
“At this stage we are not seeking consent for the proposed shipyard and dry-dock facility on our western boundary. Our board has taken the view that in light of ongoing national supply-chain pressures, and a growing demand from shipping companies, we should progress that part of our vision for growth that is ready to proceed, namely the container storage, handling and transportation facility.”
Northport already has resource consent to expand its linear wharf 270m eastwards. However, modelling makes it clear that this is not sufficient to cater for the projected growth in demand for container storage, handling and transportation at Northport. The resource consent lodged month covers the additional works that will be required, the company said.
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