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.

Port tsunami gauge enhances national monitoring network
Published: 20 August 2025

The stainless steel pole that houses the tsunami monitoring equipment is lifted and placed in the water and secured to Blyde Wharf.

New app puts focus on fatigue
Published: 5 August 2025

Port Taranaki is taking a scientific approach to one of the key concerns of all ports – fatigue.

John swaps hi-vis for grandkids
Published: 28 July 2025

It’s now grandchildren, chores and travel rather than work colleagues, wharves and projects for John Maxwell.