Port of Tauranga (POT) Investor Day 2026 presentation summary

Strategic positioning and market outlook

• Positioned as New Zealand’s main export gateway, with strong partnerships and investments in inland ports and Northport Group to support population and import growth in the Upper North Island.

• Population growth in the Upper North Island is projected to account for up to 72% of national growth by 2053, driving significant increases in freight imports and warehousing demand.

• Import container volumes are expected to rise by 81,000–215,000 TEUs in the Upper North Island by 2053, with logistics facilities shifting south and north of Auckland due to lower industrial rents.

• The port is well positioned to become a hub in a future hub-and-spoke shipping network, supporting increased coastal feeding and transshipment growth.

Infrastructure and capacity expansion

• Stage two capital dredging is underway, with completion expected in 2027, enabling accommodation of next-generation Post Panamax vessels.

• Major infrastructure projects include berth extensions, automation (Automated Stacking Cranes), and digital twin emulation for operational optimization.

• Planned capital expenditure totals $605 million over five years, covering dredging, berth extension, automation, and new terminal buildings.

• The port is recycling non-strategic land holdings, valued at ~$152 million, to fund development.

Operational excellence and productivity

• Workforce engagement and retention are strong, with turnover below 1% and engagement scores above industry benchmarks.

• Health and safety culture is highly mature, with a 22.7% reduction in total recordable injury frequency rate and high staff survey ratings.

• Terminal automation and digital twin technology are delivering productivity gains, reducing reefer rehandling and automating yard planning.

• Port productivity is a focus, with ongoing initiatives to improve ship rate and on-time reliability while awaiting berth extension.