Coastal Ship Operator Moves Record Freight Loads For Canterbury Firms
Pacifica Shipping has moved a record volume of consumer goods into and out of Canterbury through the port of Lyttelton
since the earthquake struck the region, says its general manager of operations, Steve Chapman.
Its coastal vessels have been "absolutely chocker" carrying over 2,000 TUEs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) for
Canterbury retail, manufacturing and construction businesses experiencing stock shortages, he said.
"A further 1,000 TEUs will be carried through the local port by our ships over the next few days, giving a continuous
service for Canterbury outlets needing urgent consumer supplies."
Mr Chapman said the benefit of having uninterrupted coastal shipping links has been apparent since rail and road
transport connections suffered major disruptions over recent days.
"North Island producers and distributors have been quick to recognise this and make use of domestic as well as
international shipping connections with the Canterbury region.
"It clearly shows the importance of having regular sea freight connections with other ports around of the country."
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