Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) is advising customers the port’s core services are operational following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday 22 February 2011. The oil berth continues to operate, the Atlantic Lily will be departing tonight at 1800. The next tanker is due on Sunday 06 March. PIL’s Kota Permata exchanged 1,000 containers and is due to depart early this evening. This will be followed by the MSC Tasmania. To assist with clearing backlog LPC request customers to prioritise the delivery of export containers to the Port in order of vessel arrival. CityDepot is continuing to operate and has had a steady flow of receival and delivery today. LPC are currently working with KiwiRail to resume normal rail services as soon as possible. We are also working hard to ensure that auxiliary services will be up and running as soon as possible. The Lyttelton Road Tunnel is open but restricted to emergency vehicles, essential services, container deliveries and permitted residents. We understand there have been some delays today. No. 2 berth has been assessed and is ready to receive the Louise Bulker a log vessel on Saturday 05 March.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
