Kia ora,
We’re making a number of tariff changes for the 2026 financial year, with updates taking effect from 1 September 2025 for insurance and from 1 October 2025 for general tariff and infrastructure charges.
Updated Tariff Schedule
From 01 October 2025, the updated Napier Port tariff schedule, along with our terms and conditions, can be found on our website here. You can view and download the new tariff schedule here.
The new rates apply to tariff only. If your company has a current contract or service level agreement with Napier Port your contracted rates will prevail, except in instances whereby your contract directs to public tariff for pricing.
Why are we making these changes?
Ports operate expensive and complex assets – and at Napier Port, we are working to ensure our infrastructure is resilient, future-ready and fit-for-purpose.
Ports across New Zealand have been, and remain, under sustained financial pressure, and Napier Port is no exception. Insurance is a signifcant and growing cost to the business, and the expense of maintaining and renewing critical infrastructure and equipment continues to increase.
At the same time, Napier Port must ensure it is delivering a fair return on invested capital for its shareholders, while continuing to invest in the infrastructure, equipment, services, and people that underpin our performance and long-term capability.
We’re taking a long-term view – balancing future investment with the need to realise value from the significant capital already invested. With major infrastructure now in place – specifically 6 Wharf – our focus is on generating returns while continuing to reinvest in the port and meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Over the next three years, we will be investing $120 million into assets and infrastructure to unlock further productivity gains, improve safety, reduce emissions, and better support the needs of our customers and region.
Examples of these investments include:
- Next-generation crane and cargo-handling equipment
- Upgraded marine and landside infrastructure
- Digital and automation systems to improve terminal performance and productivity
- Enhanced mooring systems and deeper channel access to improve reliability and port access
These investments are part of our long-term transformation strategy, positioning Napier Port to meet increasing cargo volumes, changing vessel requirements, and to support both current and future customer needs. They are also critical to strengthening the port’s resilience to environmental conditions and reflect the real cost of maintaining large-scale, high-performance assets in a safe and sustainable way.
As this programme of investment continues, further tariff adjustments are expected in the future to support the delivery of safe, efficient and reliable port services at the scale and standard our customers expect.
Summary of Key Changes:
Effective 1 September 2025
Insurance Adjustment Factor (IAF): Increasing by 7.5% across applicable items.
Effective 1 October 2025
Annual Tariff: A 5% increase will apply to the majority of items on Napier Port’s public tariff schedule.
Please note the following key exceptions relating to the Infrastructure Levy:
- Bulk Infrastructure Levy: Increasing from $0.70 to $0.95 per tonne.
- Infrastructure Levy – Full Containers: Increasing from $61.20 to $110.00 per Full TEU.
Vehicle Booking System (VBS): Increasing from $20.00 to $50.00 per container.
SmartFlow (Eastern Gate) Pre-Advice Charges: No change – charges remain at current levels.
Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF): The fuel adjustment factor (FAF) will continue to be calculated on a monthly basis, and thus is not affected by the annual tariff review.
All charges are outlined in our Tariff Schedule, available through the link above.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact our Commercial team via email: Commercialdepartment@napierport.co.nz or directly:
Dominic Sutherland – Senior Business Develoment Manager 021 026 82324
Henri Purvis – Business Development Manager 027 406 3601
We appreciate your support, and look forward to continuing to deliver for your business and our region.
Ngā mihi,
DAVID KRIEL
GENERAL MANAGER – COMMERCIAL
