New Zealand Christmas/Holiday Season – Terminal and Depot Operating Hours 2025-2026

During the upcoming Christmas and holiday season period there will be some changes to the normal operating hours which will affect port, depot, and rail operations.

• Port Operations - amended hours for receival & deliveries
• Container Depot Operations – amended hours for receival & deliveries

The terminal and depot hours advised are based on latest information available and may be subject to change. Please refer to notices published by the respective port/depot for any further updates regarding revised receival and delivery periods.

KiwiRail (Block of Line)

KiwiRail have confirmed line closures will affect rail freight between Hamilton and Auckland with the block of line commencing from 6.00am on Saturday 27 December 2025 through until 6.00pm on Sunday 18 January 2026.

During the Dec/Jan block of line period, KiwiRail will provide a temporary road-bridging solution with dry containers road-bridged between Hamilton and Auckland Metroport and reefer containers road-bridged direct to/from Tauranga and Auckland Metroport. This contingency is planned to operate on a business-as-usual basis and we’ll be working closely with Port of Tauranga and KiwiRail to monitor cargo flows with an aim to deliver seamless service coverage for your supply chain.

CEDO’s

Please ensure CEDO’s are accurately submitted in advance prior to the Christmas/Holiday season period, considering any changes to operating hours for the respective terminals.

2025/2026 Public Holidays and Free Time

Maersk will offer extended import and export demurrage & detention freetime during Public Holidays. This concession only applies where Public Holidays fall within a customer’s agreed freetime period and in such cases, the freetime will be extended to include these days.

Thank you for your continued support. We remain committed to delivering reliable and innovative solutions for your supply chain needs. Should you have any questions please contact our Customer Experience Team via our Live Chat channel.