Finding that the sea freight operations in downtown Auckland are no longer feasible, the coalition of government of New Zealand has affirmed that the functions are to be withdrawn and moved elsewhere.

The government accepted that the sea port, which majorly deal with imports, and automobiles, has turned into a hugely unworkable for its location, its lack of water depth and the requirements of domestic urban development.

As per the survey conducted by the Upper North Island Supply Strategy Working Group, suggested that the seaport creates low value business and economic returns, on the other hand it occupies cream waterfront space. At the same time, the report also stated that, an amalgamation of a growing urban population and freight vehicles is creating problems with local traffic jamming.

The report also establishes that searching the harbor to house larger vessels was not workable in terms of environmental impact.

Further, the management of Ports of Auckland said that transferring the port would will call for huge road and rail links back to the city, where most the commodities would still be utilized, amplify emission by 700 percent.

Presently, Ports of Auckland cannot be obliged to transfer and is unlikely to create a deal with the alternative ports of Northport and Taurangsa, which are run or majorly owned by adversary holding companies.

Putting forward a solution, the reports marked that the government gives the port companies a deadline for achieving a commercial agreement, or else bring up a new legislation to accomplish the job.

Source: WorldCargoNews