New Zealand earthquake – 15 November port & infrastructure update

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By LoadstarEditorial

15/11/2016

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising that some ports remain affected following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in central New Zealand.

Picton All berths re-opened at Picton over the course of the day. Some port workers could not reach the port due to landslides closing roads. Rail services are impacted due to landslides south of Picton and rail buckling. Cargo deliveries outside of the immediate port region will require careful planning with authorities and agents.

Wellington The city and port encountered aftershocks up to a ...

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