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Port of Tauranga says it expects a further 26 ship calls a year after a change in service by an international shipping consortium.
The Oceania Vessel Sharing Agreement, comprising Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Line, is introducing a new fortnightly service providing a southbound connection from the North American west coast.
Much of the import cargo was expected to be destined for Auckland, where Port of Tauranga had an inland terminal.
- NZPA
