Port of Tauranga has advised of the introduction of a VBS for their MetroPort Auckland operation as follows:
Please be advised that we remain on target for the introduction of the ContainerChain VBS to MetroPort Auckland, commencing Monday 20 March 2017.
As of this date, it will be a prerequisite to create truck arrival notifications via the ContainerChain booking system prior to the truck arrival at MetroPort Auckland. The VBS will be available for operators to book transactions from Friday 17 March 2017.
Although it will be a prerequisite to create notifications from Monday 20 March, a six-week “zero invoice” period will remain in place to allow customer and operator process to adjust to the system introduction. After this period, commencing Monday 1 May 2017, a base fee of $6.50 + GST will apply to each notification made.
The terms and conditions of entry to MetroPort Auckland for Container Transport Operators are outlined within the MetroPort Carrier Access Arrangements (CAA). It is a requirement for Container Transport Operators to agree with this arrangement prior to enabling access to the ContainerChain booking system.
The CAA document and the ability to acknowledge acceptance of the terms and conditions in this document are available on the ContainerChain web site, and accessible at: www.containerchain.co.nz
Rates are posted on the Port of Tauranga web site under “Tariff & Terms” and form part of the terms and conditions of entry.
If you have any questions regarding the use of the booking system or the terms and conditions, please contact 0800 MET VBS or ContainerChain NZ on 0800 702 302.