A log debarker machine owned by China Forestry Group New Zealand is now operating at Port Taranaki. The installation of a debarker machine at Port Taranaki means full log vessels can now be loaded there. In an emailed statement, Port Taranaki chief executive Guy Roper said the new machine ensured the company's export log operations were more efficient and ready to meet future changes to environmental standards. Having a debarker puts Port Taranaki in a great position ahead of environmental regulatory changes, particularly as we are the only port in the lower North Island to have a debarker on-site, Roper said. Port Taranaki head of commercial Ross Dingle said it was expected up to three log vessels a month would visit the port to load above-deck logs.

Source: Stuff June 25, 2020 00:45 UTC