Maersk Line still calling Auckland

Media Release
12 March 2012

Maersk Line still calling Auckland

Maersk Line New Zealand Managing Director Julian Bevis says the company does not presently have firm plans to cease calling at Auckland, but that contingency plans for alternative coverage are always created in situations where the ability to serve customers is potentially disrupted. In establishing such contingency plans Maersk Line will seek input and solutions from all relevant parties to ensure that no stone has been left unturned in the process.

Mr Bevis said the uncertainty generated by the ongoing dispute between port management and the union was of concern to the company and its customers, and Maersk was keeping a close eye on the situation and proactively evaluating all viable alternatives; however, reports that Maersk Line would immediately stop calling at Auckland did not reflect the current situation. Such a change would in any case only be possible to implement with a certain notice since cargo already onboard vessels on their way to Auckland will obviously need to be delivered to the customers.

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