CentrePort (Port of Wellington)

CentrePort advances energy transition with onsite battery energy storage system

CentrePort is taking a significant step in its energy transition by introducing an onsite battery energy storage system (BESS).

This initiative is designed to enhance New Zealand’s port resilience and improve its ability to reduce emissions in the future.

The BESS system will store energy for later use, making renewable energy supply more flexible and helping to address network supply constraints. CentrePort plans to install a pilot-scale 1000kWhr / 500kW BESS facility to meet current operational...

https://container-news.com/centreport-advances-energy-transition-with-onsite-battery-energy-storage-system/

CentrePort appoints new Board member

Chairman Lachie Johnstone announced the appointment of Andrew Barlass to the Board of CentrePort Wellington.

Johnstone believes Barlass will enhance the board’s capabilities with his extensive experience in corporate finance and infrastructure funds management.

“Andrew joins us with positive governance experience both in New Zealand and abroad. He is currently Chair of EA Networks, a Director of Christchurch International Airport and Ashburton Contracting, and a member-elect of the Fonterra Milk...

https://container-news.com/centreport-appoints-new-board-member/

Port of Wellington announces new director

Lachie Johnstone, chairman of CentrePort Wellington, announced the appointment of Jason McDonald to the Board of Directors.

Johnstone believes Jason McDonald will be a valuable addition to the board due to his extensive expertise in the energy and infrastructure industries.

“Jason joins us with more than 30 years of experience in the electricity industry. This will provide crucial insights to the Board that can support CentrePort’s energy journey. He also brings technology and infrastructure...

https://container-news.com/port-of-wellington-has-a-new-director/

Top 10: The busiest container ports in Oceania

Oceania ports are playing a vital role in global trade due to their strategic location in the South Pacific Ocean. Container News has created a list of the busiest container ports in the continent for 2021.

As was expected, the list includes ports of only two countries of Oceania, Australia and New Zealand. Each one of them is represented by five ports, while all the three ports on the podium are located in Australia.

  1. Port of Melbourne, Australia – More than 2.8 million TEU in 2021

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https://container-news.com/top-10-the-busiest-container-ports-in-oceania/