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R&D Update: Closing on Saturdays from 18 October 

Kia ora,

Following a nine-week trial of Saturday morning receival and delivery (R&D) operations, we unfortunately saw very low uptake – averaging just 16 container movements per Saturday, with three Saturdays recording no movements at all.

Based on this limited demand, we’ve made the decision to cease Saturday R&D from this Saturday, 18 October 2025, and plan to revisit it again in the New Year ahead of the 2026 season.

We remain open to reconsidering Saturday openings on a case-by-case basis if there is sufficient customer interest.

Napier Port R&D Hours of Operation from Saturday 18 October 2025

Service Terminal
Westgate
Terminal
Late Trucks
Thames St 1 & 2
Monday Open 0700-1530 1540-1900 0700-1630
Tuesday – Friday Open 0700-1630 1640-1900 0700-1630
Saturday Closed Closed N/A Closed
Sunday Closed Closed N/A Closed

 

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation

If you have any questions, please contact Napier Port’s Western Gate Team – westgate@napierport.co.nz .

Ngā mihi,

Robert van Rooyen 
Head of Landside Operations

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