Ports of Auckland, Napier Port and Icepak today announced the formation of a joint-venture to develop a new inland port and intermodal freight hub at Longburn, Palmerston North.
Located on the site of the old Longburn freezing works owned by Icepak, the venture will see the 9 ha site transformed into a significant intermodal logistics and manufacturing hub.
Site clearance is underway and work will start soon on a cross dock to complement the existing cold store on site. A container yard and container wash facility – to prepare containers to export ready standard – will also be built. This is the first stage of a $20m (US$16.8m) development.
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