Lyttelton Port Company

Lyttelton Port Company Limited was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on 31 July 2024 on one charge under section 48 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). The charge arose following an investigation into the incident on April 25, 2022, where Don Grant was tragically killed while coal was being loaded into a hatch on a vessel. Our thoughts are with Don’s wife, children, family, and everyone at LPC who have been affected by this tragedy. LPC co-operated fully with Maritime NZ’s investigation and accepts responsibility for the accident, and deeply regrets what happened. We have made a number of changes to the coal loading procedures to ensure that no other worker is exposed to the risk of harm from the activities.

One of the most impressive outcomes of installing LED lights in the coal yard was the 62% energy savings and lamp power reduction of around 29%.     The new system also allows for pre-set lighting configurations, and LPC uses dimming and time control when the coal yard is not operating, further reducing energy consumption.  Thank you WSP in New Zealand

LPC exports about 440,000 tonnes of logs annually from three species: Pinus radiata, Spruce, and Douglas fir. A lot of the softwood goes to China and is used for construction frameworks and furniture. One of our team members took this stunning scenic photo over the weekend.

Every year, millions of Dole Sunshine Company bananas come through Lyttelton imported by MG Group. The ship arrives at the port every month and the goods are transported to MG Group ripening facilities in Hornby. We receive over 700,000 cartons of bananas, around 200,000 cartons of pineapples, and nearly 12,000 cartons of papayas.  We are proud to be part of this supply chain that brings healthy and tasty fruits to the South Island.

NIWA conducts surveillance to monitor and remove marine pests in Lyttelton twice a year on behalf of Biosecurity New Zealand (Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The National Marine High-Risk Site Surveillance (NMHRSS) is undertaken every six months in twelve of New Zealand's busiest international shipping ports and marinas, where the risk of introduction of invasive marine organisms is greatest. The NMHRSS surveys are designed to detect nine target species threatening our native biodiversity and marine industries, as well as a range of non-target marine organisms that may be either new to our waters or are already established in New Zealand and spreading further. The survey samples 243 sites within Lyttelton Harbour, with a focus on the inner harbour. They use sampling methods including diving, benthic sled samples, crab traps, and shore searches. This survey programme has been running for over 20 years and provides an important frontline service in New Zealand’s wider marine biosecurity net. The underwater images are of two target species for Whakaraupō, the Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) and Club tunicate (Styela clava) taken during this week’s survey.

Here‘s snippet of our port tour route we will be taking people on this week 🚢🚌

More steel has arrived in Lyttelton for Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium construction. Here, you can see some framing for the roof, which will soon cover the world-class venue for rugby and other events. Most require a crane to lift them onto the truck. Hundreds of containers have come through the port. We can't wait to see it open in April 2026, for the Crusaders, Canterbury Rugby Union and Christchurch City Council. One New Zealand Christchurch City Holdings Ltd BESIX Watpac Southbase Group Fulton Hogan Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers WARREN AND MAHONEY Populous Mott MacDonald.

We are very proud at ExportNZ Canterbury and Business Canterbury to call Air New Zealand Cargo, Lyttelton Port Company and Kuehne+Nagel our Global Trade Partners. If you are importing or exporting or want to know more about how to do it, this group has a wealth of knowledge in the area.

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) partnered with the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust (BPCT) for the Port Saddle Ecological Restoration Project, focusing on protecting and enhancing indigenous flora and fauna. Over seven years, efforts have increased native bird populations, involved local schools, and fostered community engagement. LPC aims for long-term conservation and biodiversity net gain. #CommunityBuilding #EnvironmentalCare #IAPH2024 #Sustainability #Awards candidate: https://lnkd.in/e_RBfgQ7

🌊 Through our academic program Seequent is enabling Antarctic researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the 'Doomsday Glacier' and its melting process. Talking about the potential catastrophic impact on our planet, researcher Dr Jamin Greenbaum says "if it was to completely collapse sea level would rise by 60 centimeters". Jamin Greenbaum and his team’s vital research is enabled with support from National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, The Explorers Club through the generosity of Greg and Mary Moga, UC San Diego, and the G Unger Vetlesen Foundation. 👉 Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gEhr7R7H David Tayler ChristchurchNZ Antarctica New Zealand Scripps Institution of Oceanography