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24 August 2026

South Port sets cargo record as containers surge 19%

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South Port sets cargo record as containers surge 19%

New Zealand’s South Port has posted record cargo volumes for FY26, with throughput at its Bluff gateway climbing 11. 5% to 3. 96m tonnes and container traffic reaching an all-time high of 62,000 teu. Container volumes jumped 18. 5% over the year, while bulk cargo rose 9.

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