New Zealand network - Structural contingency update

Following continued disruption to our ocean network in New Zealand, we wish to advise our customers of temporary changes to our New Zealand network.

This change will assist in restoring supply chain reliability during the New Zealand export peak season, while temporarily increasing capacity to Fiji to meet the current increase in demand.

The Maersk Nadi and the Maersk Nansha will phase-in to a temporary rotation, currently planned to connect Fiji to New Zealand’s outports. This change will allow these two vessels to avoid the congestion in the upper North Island, while reducing the number of port calls on the service. This will minimise vessel waiting time, enable stable network connections and further promote safe operations – a matter of great importance to Maersk.

Schedule Update - Maersk Nansha

The Maersk Nansha 306N will proceed with the previously communicated inducement call into Auckland, current ETA 20th February 2023. Nelson export cargo will be discharged in Auckland for onward connections to our global network.

On Maersk Nansha’s departure from Auckland the vessel will sail to Fiji and call Lautoka, Fiji followed by Suva, Fiji. Cargo from Nelson to Lautoka and Suva will remain onboard the Maersk Nansha 306N for direct discharge in Fiji.

The new routing for Maersk Nansha on departure Lautoka, Fiji will be as per below. The vessel will be operating on a fortnightly schedule to improve schedule reliability and enable reliable cargo connections during the New Zealand export peak season.

Maersk Nansha: Suva, FJ > Nelson, NZ > Lyttelton, NZ > Suva, FJ

Schedule Update - Maersk Nadi

The Maersk Nadi 307N will proceed with the previously communicated inducement call into Port Chalmers, current ETA 22nd February 2023. Timaru export cargo to world will be discharged in Lyttelton or Port Chalmers for onward connections to our global network.

On Maersk Nadi’s departure from Port Chalmers the vessel will sail to Papeete, Tahiti prior to proceeding to Lautoka, Fiji. Please refer to below tentative schedule:

The new routing for Maersk Nadi on departure Lautoka, Fiji will be as per below. The vessel will be operating on a fortnightly schedule to improve schedule reliability and enable reliable cargo connections during the New Zealand export peak season.

Maersk Nadi: Timaru, NZ > Lyttelton, NZ > Lautoka, FJ > Timaru, NZ

We will continue to keep you updated on any further adjustments to the Maersk Nadi and Maersk Nansha service schedules, as we continue to operate a flexible network to facilitate the New Zealand supply chain.

Should you have any questions on how these changes will impact your cargo please reach out to your customer experience representative via our Live Chat.