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Port not a ‘revenue tap’ to turn on and off – freight sector

Sector accuses Auckland Council of overreach as the country’s second-largest port surprises freight companies and port users by ramping up port access charges.

Port of Auckland.

The freight sector has taken issue with the Port of Auckland and its Auckland Council owner after the port suddenly ramped up its port access charges, which are now due to peak at $230, or 77% above current levels.

The port access charges, which apply to trucks entering the Fergusson container

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Brent Melville Fri, 30 May 2025
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