It has been informed by Ports of Auckland that since its container wharves are undergoing an enormous restructuring, 28 professionals would lose their jobs.
Last month, the port’s initial proposal had come to scene, which had specified an overall reduction in staff numbers of 30, out of a total of 202 who work in the affected parts of the business.
The majority of visiting container ships would be berthed by the port at its newly expanded Fergusson terminal, and base all stevedoring staff there from the month of July.
It should be noted that prior to this, ship visits and stevedoring staff were split between the Fergusson and Bledisloe container wharves.
It was expressed by Ports of Auckland managing director Jens Madsen that the port operations would be streamlined by the changes.
Madsen said, “This is about steering the company through the current economic downturn, using our berths, land, equipment and labor as efficiently as possible, reducing cost and further lifting productivity.”
He also informed that unnecessary duplication of overheads and infrastructure would be eliminated by the changes and the port's ability to resource customer demand at peak periods would be improved further.
It would be worth mentioning that the port's Bledisloe terminal will continue to be used for port operations, including containers, break-bulk and customs activities.