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PrimePort Stevedoring
a division of the Port of Timaru Ltd.

Introduction

PrimePort Stevedoring is a separate business unit of PrimePort Timaru Ltd.

PrimePort Stevedoring operates a modern plant and equipment fleet for cargo marshalling and shipboard work. The plant fleet listed below has a combined replacement value of over $8 million.

PrimePort Stevedoring has a staff base of over 60 people available for stevedoring and cargo marshalling work. These fall into three categories -

Permanent staff (core personnel)
RTR staff (regular trained relief staff)
ITF staff (intermittent trained relief staff)

This workforce can be supplemented by other casual staff and by the staff of sub-contracted companies.

ISO 9002 Certification is an important feature of the PrimePort operation. Currently
is certified to ISO 9002 in its Container Yard facility and in Marine Services.

Key Plant Available

3 x Liebherr mobile harbour cranes for containers,     breakbulk and bulk cargoes
3 x 35 tonne capacity forkhoists
2 x 28 tonne capacity forkhoists
1 x 12 tonne capacity forkhoist
4 x 4.5 tonne capacity forkhoists
1 x 4 tonne capacity forkhoists
1 x 3 tonne capacity forkhoists
2 x 6 high empty container stacker
General stevedoring equipment


Key Advantages PrimePort Stevedoring can offer

A lead stevedoring contractor of substance, experienced in successfully completing wharf contracts for cargo handling.

A contractor with an emphasis and a track record on quality of service.

A contractor with an excellent record in labour management and labour relations.

Experienced in job organisation, logistics management, quality control and labour supervision.

A contractor who can offer a total package solution to your cargo handling needs, including:

port services
stevedoring services
warehousing services
road transport and distribution
24 hour operation, 365 days a year

PrimePort Stevedoring has extensive experience in handling containers, bulk, breakbulk and bagged cargoes.

In 1996 PrimePort Stevedoring successfully tendered for ENZA apples at the Ports of Lyttelton and Timaru.


Contact Information

PrimePort Stevedoring
PO Box 544
Timaru

Phone: 03 684 4199
Fax: 03 684 4199

Keith Michel, Operations Manager
Mobile: 027 450 8824

Alistair Cresswell, Stevedoring Supervisor
Mobile: 025 311 308

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