Seven container ships waiting out in the Waitematā harbour by Rangitoto island. Worldwide disruption to the supply chain caused by Covid-19 has resulted in a backlog of freight ships anchored on the Waitematā Harbour as they wait to dock at the Ports of Auckland. Eleven freight ships could be seen in a queue near Rangitoto Island at one point on Saturday morning, much more traffic than North Shore residents are used to seeing out on the water. Included in Saturday’s fleet were six container ships, two general cargo ships, one car carrier and a ship full of bananas, aptly named Kōwhai (yellow). Abigail Dougherty/Stuff Container ships waiting out in the Waitematā harbour by Rangitoto island.

Source: Stuff December 05, 2020 01:52 UTC