Port of Auckland declared 'no longer viable'

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It appears the days of Auckland as a major port for New Zealand are set to come to close after a government-commissioned study concluded that its cargo operations should be moved. This exhaustive report from WorldCargo News details how landside pressures have made operations at Auckland increasingly expensive – both economically and socially. It currently appears that Northport, located some 145km away, is the favourite to handle its cargo, but expect a long battle from the Ports of Auckland executive: ...