Twin berthing milestone at Gisborne’s Eastland Port

The newly completed Twin Berth docks at Eastland Port are to host two 180m ships end to end for the first time in port history.

This month marks a significant milestone at Eastland Port, with two 180-metre log ships scheduled to berth at the same time.

It will be the first time in the port’s history.

The Twin Berth development has been more than 10 years in the making.

“The public are encouraged to keep an eye out on the Eastland Port Facebook page for arrival times,” a port spokeswoman said.

The ships will both be alongside the wharf, at overseas berths 7 and 8, later in the month.

The project has been described as the biggest infrastructure upgrade at the port in 100 years.

It was completed this month.

Meanwhile, Eastland Port handled 257,000 tonnes of timber exported on board 10 ships in February.

“March is shaping up to be a strong month so we are hoping the weather will play ball,” a port spokeswoman said.

“The first kiwifruit ship of the season, one of six planned, is scheduled to arrive on the 19th, with two more expected later in March.

“With log and kiwifruit exports ramping up, it’s shaping up to be a busy March at the port – a great way to end our financial year.”