Customer advisories

As we approach the peak produce season, please be advised that our Saturday opening at the Western Gate and Thames Street I and II Depots will start this Saturday 16 January.

Please be aware that there was a fire incident on a ship at Napier Port’s 4 Wharf earlier today. Fire service command are on port managing the situation, with the fire currently under control. Please view the customer advisory for an operational update.

In preparation for the upcoming peak produce season at Napier Port, we wanted to provide a further reminder about our new operational restrictions. As noted previously and in effect since 1 September 2020, Napier Port is no longer able to work the bay directly behind the bridge of container vessels.

Napier Port R&D will be closed on weekends and public holidays between 19 December 2020 and 10 January 2021. Please view the customer advisory for further details.

Effective from Friday 6 November, Napier Port is implementing additional protocols to protect our maritime border and manage the potential risks associated with COVID-19.

Please be aware that due to the upcoming Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Day and Labour Day public holidays, our Container Terminal and Thames Street I and II Depots will be closed for R&D from Friday 23 October through to Monday 26 October.

From Monday 5 October, it will be compulsory for everyone on port to have a Port Pass card. In line with Maritime NZ compliance requirements, anyone accessing the port via the Western Gate or Eastern Gate must swipe their Port Pass card to enter and exit the port.

Please be reminded that Napier Port’s annual tariff review, and new rate structure, comes into effect on Thursday 1 October.

Thank you to everyone involved in our port-wide evacuation exercise. The exercise was a big success, with everyone from across the port making their way up to top the of Bluff Hill safely.

From 1 September 2020, Napier Port will no longer be able to work the bay directly behind the bridge of container vessels. This operational restriction is due to the construction of Napier Port’s new 6 Wharf, which is planned for completion in late 2022.