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.

9

Berths

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

3m+

Cargo

Annual export and import tonnage

2263

Jobs

Estimated jobs generated in Taranaki by businesses that use the port (2022)

$8m

Dividends

Paid annually to community via sole shareholder Taranaki Regional Council

$32m

Value

Port expenditure in Taranaki and flow-on effects estimated to generate in GDP (2022)

What’s happening at Port Taranaki.

HMNZS Aotearoa to hold open day during visit
Published: 4 February 2026

HMNZS Aotearoa returns to Taranaki today (Wednesday, 4 February) for a six-day visit that will include a public open day.

Data key to enhancing water quality
Published: 19 December 2025

Increased testing and a detailed study are helping Port Taranaki get a clearer picture of the quality of water in the harbour.

New navigation lighting to help vessels arrive in port safely
Published: 1 December 2025

An upgrade of the navigation system that helps guide vessels into the Port Taranaki harbour will improve safety for commercial vessels and recreational users.