Subsidiary to manage Wiri

Ports of Auckland and NZL Group have established a subsidiary company, Conlinxx, to manage the Wiri inland port which is to be linked to the seaport by rail early next year.

The port company has operated the 10ha Wiri site as an inland port for six years, using a truck-based shuttle service to link it with the Waitemata seaport. Managing director Jens Madsen said NZL Group was a logical partner, having established significant experience and capabilities through its existing shuttle contract with the company, and having previously managed Ports' East Tamaki inland port.

NZL chief executive Ken Harris said Conlinxx's primary role is as a facilitator within the trucking and logistics sector.

- NZPA