After six years and delays and heavy costs, the Ports of Auckland has ditched its plans to automate its container terminal - and will write-off $65 million on the failed project. "With these uncertainties and the need to transform the Port's performance, the Board has determined the best course of action is to cease automation of the Container Terminal." "Ports of Auckland attempted automation for the right reasons: to lift capacity, productivity and profitability without further port expansion or reclamation. According to Ports of Auckland background material the capacity and automation project commenced in 2016 with the goal of "future proofing" the capacity of the port. The automation project is now two years over the initial delivery date and is continuing to be unable to meet operational targets.

Source: Stuff June 08, 2022 17:34 UTC