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  • Please find our operating hours for Labour Day weekend here.

Declaring Dangerous Goods 

All dangerous goods (DG) must be accurately declared before discharge. This is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and efficient port operations.

Dangerous goods are substances or articles that can harm people, property, vessels, or the environment, including flammable liquids, explosives, toxic or corrosive substances, gases, and certain lithium batteries.

Why must dangerous goods be declared?

  1. Safety: Declaration alerts port workers and emergency responders to hazards so they can safely unload, handle, and store the cargo.
  2. Compliance: Accurate declarations support compliance with dangerous goods regulations, port requirements, and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Failure to declare DG cargo may result in penalties and delays.
  3. Emergency preparedness: Details about the type, quantity, hazard class, and location of DG allow the port to prepare suitable firefighting equipment, spill controls, protective equipment, and response procedures.
  4. Accident prevention: Declaring DG enables safe segregation, handling, and storage of substances that may react dangerously when mixed.
  5. Environmental protection: Proper identification and handling help prevent spills, leaks, and releases that could contaminate the environment.
  6. Safe planning: Declaration allows the port to assign suitable discharge locations, handling equipment, storage areas, and segregation arrangements for the cargo’s hazards.
  7. Fewer delays and costs: Timely, accurate declarations support coordinated discharge. Undeclared or incorrectly declared DG may be delayed, inspected, held, or subject to additional charges.
  8. Accountability: DG declarations create an official record of the cargo, its classification, and the responsible parties for inspections, incident investigations, and compliance audits.

Further DG information can be found on our website here and here.


Fergusson Terminal 

  • Container terminal operations are tracking well. For the past fortnight average reefer capacity utilisation was 54% and average overall yard utilisation was 76%
  • Average on-time vessel arrivals over the past four weeks were 56%, with average on time departure for those that arrived on window at 98% for the same period.
  • Over the past fortnight 19 container vessels were serviced across Fergusson Terminal. The terminal processed 34,633 TEU.
  • Over the next fortnight, Fergusson Terminal is expected to handle 24 vessel calls. No significant operational constraints are currently anticipated.

Multi-Cargo Operations

  • Container/Bulk berths and yard is at 70% capacity and expected to increase to 100% from this weekend with both discharges & receivals.
  • PCC Car volume in the yard is currently at 60% capacity and expected to increase to full capacity over the next 2 weeks with large discharges.
  • Bledisloe North wharf & the Auckland International Cruise Terminal construction on track for opening March 2027.  
  • This week is expected to be very busy with both conventional & RORO vessels.

If you are on port, please follow the instructions of the MC Ops & Stevedoring team. Check with supervisors before entering any operational areas. Safety First! 


Safety Notice

Reminder to all transport operators and drivers

We have recently seen a number of incidents involving damage to trucks, gates, kiosks and other port infrastructure. To help ensure incidents are managed quickly and fairly, please remind drivers of the following: 

✅ Stop immediately if an incident occurs 

  • If your truck is involved in any damage event, whether to POAL infrastructure or your own vehicle, remain on site and notify POAL staff immediately. 

✅ Do not leave the terminal before reporting the incident 

  • Leaving the port before an incident has been reviewed can delay investigations and claims processing. 

✅ Drive cautiously through gates and truck grid lanes 

  • Wait for gates to fully open before proceeding and ensure your vehicle is correctly aligned before entering or exiting operational areas. 

✅ Report all damage, regardless of severity 

  • Prompt reporting helps protect drivers, transport companies and POAL by ensuring accurate information is captured while details are fresh. 

Remember: Damage incidents can result in repair and recovery costs being charged to the responsible party. Taking a few moments to stop, report the incident and follow POAL's process helps minimise delays and supports a safer operation for everyone. 

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to safe operations. 


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