Napier Port has completed its annual tariff review, with updated charges taking effect from 1 October 2026, and a new Empty TEU/FEU Terminal Infrastructure Levy taking effect from 1 November 2026.
These changes reflect the increasing costs of maintaining and renewing the infrastructure, equipment and services required to operate a modern port, alongside the need to generate appropriate returns from significant investments already made and support continued investment for the future.
Continuing to invest in our port
As previously communicated, across the 2025–2027 financial years, Napier Port expects to invest approximately $120 million in asset replacement, capacity enhancement and growth projects. This builds on significant investment already made in our infrastructure and operational assets, including 6 Wharf, and supports our focus on improving productivity, reliability and the service we provide to customers.
Our current investment programme includes:
Major investment in maintaining and renewing critical operational assets, including our frontline crane fleet, mobile cargo-handling equipment, marine fleet and mooring systems.
Marine and civil infrastructure, including wharves, pavements, buildings and utilities.
Our new dredge, Kapuka, jointly owned with Port Otago, supporting reliable port access and enabling future channel deepening.
Napier Port Transformation (NPT), including battery-electric autonomous container trucks, technology and supporting infrastructure to improve terminal productivity, capacity and reliability, while reducing congestion and improving safety.
We are also investigating our future crane replacement options, alongside other required investments to improve the port’s capability, capacity and efficiency.
These investments will deliver tangible benefits for our customers and support the services they rely on, while generating appropriate returns to enable continued reinvestment in the port.
Summary of key changes
Effective 1 October 2026
Annual Tariff: A 5% increase will apply to the majority of items on Napier Port’s public tariff schedule.
Infrastructure Levy – Full Containers: Increasing from $110 to $140 per Full TEU, and from $220 to $280 per Full FEU.
Bulk Infrastructure Levy: Increasing from $0.90 to $1.15 per tonne.
Vehicle Booking System (VBS): The Terminal and Depot VBS charge will increase from $50 to $65 per container. This rate will be fixed for a period of not less than two years, with the next review scheduled for October 2028.
Insurance Levy: Reduced by 10%, reflecting a general reduction in Napier Port’s insurance premiums.
Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF): The FAF will continue to be calculated weekly and is not affected by the annual tariff review.
Effective 1 November 2026
Empty Terminal Infrastructure Levy: A new levy of $20 per TEU or $40 per FEU will apply to all empty containers handled through the terminal.
Updated Tariff Schedule
From 01 October 2026, 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 public tariff only. If your company has a current contract or service level agreement with Napier Port, your contracted rates will prevail, except where your contract directs to public tariff for pricing.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the changes, 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 continued support and look forward to continuing to invest in and deliver safe, efficient and reliable services for your business and our region.
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