Ports of Auckland plans to charge a service fee for its Vehicle Booking System (VBS) of NZD2.50 per container, effective from 1 August.
"The VBS has been highly successful in achieving its aim of reduced truck queues and consistent turnaround times. The efficiencies created via the trial process and the working group provide real benefits for the transport community and the supply chain as a whole," says Ports of Auckland transport manager Jon Ward.
"Charging a service fee will enable Ports of Auckland to continue the management and development of the VBS and ensure consistent, fast and efficient service to VBS users. Likewise, transport operators and their customers will benefit from the consistent service delivery enabled by the system, thus helping hold transport costs," says Ward.
While the service fee will initially apply only to Fergusson container terminal, the system is also being introduced to Bledisloe container terminal, with an agreement to introduce the same fee and conditions from 1 February 2009.
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