Napier Port (New Zealand) has officially declared the operation of its new 350 meter long wharf open for business.
After officially welcoming the container ship Tianjin Bridge alongside 6 Wharf or Te Whiti – as it is officially called -, chairman Alasdair MacLeod said it is a critical part of Napier Port’s future direction.
Through this, the operational flexibility and resilience of the port is enhanced and the ability to support the future growth of importers and exporters is provided.
“Today is the culmination of a more than 7-year journey to bring our new wharf to Napier Port and Hawke’s Bay,” continued MacLeod.
“After the success of Napier Port’s Initial Public Listing (IPO) back in 2019 to support funding investment in a new wharf, we committed to delivering against not only our financial goals but the social, environmental and governance objectives we share with our wider community and I am proud to say Napier Port and its people have delivered on these,” he added.
“The strong support we have received from the Hawke’s Bay community, iwi, investors and shareholders alike has also undoubtedly played a crucial role in helping us to successfully deliver this intergenerational asset for our region, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen these ties into the future,” said MacLeod.
At the ceremony, chief executive Todd Dawson said he was delighted to not only open the new wharf nearly six months ahead of schedule and on budget, but to do so by putting into operation one of the largest pieces of privately funded transport infrastructure in the country for a decade.
Last but not least, it should be noted that sustainability was a primary concern throughout the construction of 6 Wharf.
