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We are pleased to confirm that Port of Tauranga's subsidiary Quality Marshalling has officially taken over the operation of the Timaru Container Terminal.

Port of Tauranga today announced the appointment of Leonard Sampson as Commercial Manager, replacing Graeme Marshall who will retire at the end of the year after 16 years in the business. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said Mr Sampson will bring strong commercial acumen to the role and has well established relationships with many of our customers. He has most recently held the position of General Manager - Sales at KiwiRail Limited where he was responsible for the management and development of KiwiRail's freight markets, with revenues of ~$500 million.

Freight and logistics management company Kotahi and New Zealand's freight gateway Port of Tauranga have struck a strategic ten-year freight alliance. This, along with a separate long-term agreement between Kotahi and Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, will deliver a ‘step-change' for New Zealand's $95 billion international trade sector.

New Zealand's leading international freight gateway, Port of Tauranga, has today announced a strategic alliance with PrimePort Timaru that will herald a new era for New Zealand freight. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said "Port of Tauranga continues to invest in becoming New Zealand's hub port. We see opportunities to grow PrimePort Timaru as a marshalling point for South Island cargo.