Auckland doubles rail service to freight hub

The Port of Auckland (POAL) in New Zealand has doubled the number of rail services between its Waitemata seaport and the Wiri Intermodal Freight Hub.

The Port Authority hope this will reduce the number of trucks coming into the port and open up more space to handle growing volumes of containers.

POAL’s general manager commercial relationships, Craig Sain, said: “This is just the beginning. With our developments in Palmerston North and Wiri, we’re on our way to making more effective and increased use of rail.”