Making trade easy

Port Taranaki is an important economic and supply chain asset for Taranaki and beyond – connecting our key regional industries with the world.

We pride ourselves on our ability to respond quickly and adapt to changes in market conditions and customer requirements – attributes that are helping us realise our vision to be The Pride of Taranaki.

About us
9

Berths

Fully serviced for bulk products (liquids and dry) and project cargo

5m+

Cargo

Annual export and import tonnage

929

Jobs

Estimated jobs supported by the port and the activities associated with it in 2020-21

$8m

Dividends

Paid annually to community via sole shareholder Taranaki Regional Council

$28m

Value

Port operations estimated to generate in value added (GDP) in 2020-21

What’s happening at Port Taranaki.

Log trains return to Port Taranaki
Published: 20 December 2024

Log trains will resume between Whanganui and New Plymouth in the New Year, helping reduce road congestion and transport emissions.

Scenic Eclipse II ready to dazzle Taranaki
Published: 28 November 2024

State-of-the-art cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II is scheduled to arrive in Port Taranaki tomorrow (Friday, 29 November), providing a dazzling start to the region’s six-visit cruise season.

Internship a chance to learn real-world skills
Published: 19 November 2024

First year University of Canterbury student Marco Kraayenhof is quickly acquainting himself with Port Taranaki and the key role engineering plays across the port’s operations.