Pacifica Shipping to Phase In Redesigned Coastal Shipping Network in August
06/08/2024
New Zealand – Pacifica Shipping (Pacifica), a leading dedicated coastal shipping operator and sustainable domestic cargo carrier in New Zealand, has announced plans to update its coastal shipping network, with the changes to take effect in August. As an independent coastal shipping operator, Pacifica regularly reviews its service schedules to manage and adapt to evolving market conditions, ensure alignment with customer demand, and maintain a sustainable operating model.
The redesigned network will see MV Takutai Chief (which currently calls at Auckland, Lyttelton, Tauranga, and Marsden Point) phase out of service on 26 August, and MV Moana Chief shifting to a new fixed-day weekly rotation covering the ports of Auckland, Lyttelton, Marsden Point and Tauranga from 25 August for the voyage departing Lyttelton. In line with these changes, Pacifica will no longer make direct port calls to the port of Timaru, with the final voyage being MV Takutai Chief Voyage 0199, departing 24 August. To support customers in Timaru, Pacifica can offer options for landside routing to connect with the vessel at Lyttelton, with weekly connections to Auckland, Marsden Point and Tauranga.
These changes present opportunities for Pacifica to increase the number of weekly sailings offered on its front haul between Auckland and Christchurch, via MV Moana Chief and supported by alternative services.
Alistair Skingley, Country Manager – New Zealand, Swire Shipping, said, “While the current operating environment presents challenges, Pacifica remains committed to building a resilient coastal shipping network in New Zealand, connecting key North and South Island regions as we have done for nearly 40 years. We will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities and our partners to support New Zealand’s domestic transport infrastructure and ensure our customers continue to enjoy reliable access to coastal space and dedicated year-round capacity.”
More details on the changes, the phase-in/phase-out schedules and a summary of the revised sailing schedules can be found on Pacifica’s website.
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MV Moana Chief’s revised sailing schedule effective 25 August
| Ports | Arrival Day |
| Auckland | Thursday |
| Lyttelton | Saturday |
| Marsden Point | Tuesday |
| Tauranga | Wednesday |
| Auckland | Thursday |
*Please download the latest vessel schedule from Pacifica’s website.
About Pacifica Shipping
For over 39 years, Pacifica Shipping has been New Zealand’s leading dedicated coastal shipping operator and sustainable domestic cargo carrier, connecting key ports in the North and South Island regions. It offers door-to-door and wharf-to-wharf movements for inter-regional FCL (full container load) cargo to complement New Zealand’s road and rail networks. Pacifica Shipping operates MV Moana Chief, a New Zealand-flagged container vessel, and is a member of the New Zealand Shipping Federation Inc. Headquartered in Auckland, Pacifica Shipping is an operating division of Swire Shipping (NZ) Ltd.
For more information, please visit https://www.pacship.co.nz/.
About Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping is the wholly owned, deep-sea ship owning and operating arm of the multinational Swire group.
Headquartered in Singapore, Swire Shipping is dedicated to facilitating and growing trade in regions where it operates. Connecting over 400 ports, Swire Shipping provides several high frequency liner shipping services in the Asia Pacific markets; integrated logistics solutions in the Pacific; transpacific services between North Asia and the Pacific Northwest; and specialist shipping services to the global project logistics market under the brand name, Swire Projects. It specialises in providing a wide range of specialist customer solutions for project, heavy lift, refrigerated, breakbulk and mini bulk cargoes. Swire Shipping maintains a worldwide agency network in addition to its own representative offices across the Asia-Pacific, Pacific Islands, North America, and Europe, providing customers with dedicated service and expert market knowledge.
For more information, please visit www.swireshipping.com.
Media contacts
Kevin LIM
Head of Corporate Communications, Swire Shipping
Tel: +65 9296 7318
Email: kevinsp.lim@swireshipping.com
Rebecca CHEE
Assistant Corporate Communications Manager, Swire Shipping
Tel: +65 9837 2677
Email: rebecca.chee@swireshipping.com
Commercial contacts
For any enquiries on the service, quotes and booking/availability of slots, please contact the team at the following:
Bookings: bookings@pacship.co.nz
Sales: sales.enquiries@pacship.co.nz