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Shipping line says new model needed in ‘fragmented’ NZ ports

AP Moller-Maersk’s wishlist extends to a hub-and-spoke system on each island, although regulations would need to be tweaked.

A hub-and-spoke model is the solution to the poor productivity of NZ’s ports, says Maersk.

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Danish shipping behemoth Maersk says container handling systems across New Zealand’s nine main ports are fragmented and the country won’t reach its potential without adopting a hub-and-spoke model.

Maersk operates a fleet of more than 700 container vessels, operates 70 port terminals and has a

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Brent Melville Thu, 30 Oct 2025
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