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Dangerous Goods

Receival and Delivery of Dangeous Goods at CentrePort

Dangerous Goods cargo, as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and the New Zealand Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act (HSNO), may be received and delivered at CentrePort. 

Government regulations specify maximum dwell times on port for various classes of dangerous goods. It is the Importer's and Exporter's responsibility to comply with these regulations.

Please plan to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and prioritise the collection of imported dangerous goods, or the delivery of export dangerous goods.

Import Containers

Import Containers must be collected within 24 or 72 hours relevant to DG Class and UN number. This can be determined by using the table below. 

The allowable dwell time for DG cargo commences from the time the container is discharged onto the wharf. Discharge times are available via container tracking on Centric. 

Cargo identified as being DMV (Direct to/from Motor Vehicle) must be planned in advanced through CentrePort R & D. 

Export Containers

Prior to export pre-advice, CentrePort's Receival and Delivery Team (R&D) requires receipt of a valid export booking that contains applicable class and UN numbers. 

Exports must be pre-advised prior to gate-in, with hazard information completed in full in line with IMDG requirements. 

Exports may not gate-in earlier than their class permits, and may not remain in the container terminal should their loading be delayed, for whatever reason.

Shipping Lines will submit the DG cargo manifest 48 hours prior to vessel arrival. 

In the event of cargo being rolled, it is the exporters responsibility to organise collection and redelivery.  

Dwell Times

There are restrictions on the dwell times and quantity of different DG Classes that may be held in the port area. There are 3 categories which determine the dwell time on the wharf:  

 

  1. L & R (Land and Remove) 24 hours: Export/import containers to be delivered/collected within 24 hours.  
  2. L & R (Land and Remove) 72 hours: Export/import containers to be delivered/collected within 72 hours.  
  3. DMV (Direct to/from Motor Vehicle): Export cargo is to be received at the ship side on motor vehicle and loaded directly to the vessel. Import cargo is to be unloaded from ship directly to motor vehicle. 

Dwell Time by Class

Class Rule Transit Cargo Transhipment Cargo 
1 - Explosives 

Class

L&R 24hrs 

  • 1.4B
  • 1.4C
  • 1.4E
  • 1.4G
  • 1.4S 
  • 1.3G 

 All other Class 1 DMV. 

Class

  • 1.4B,
  • 1.4C,
  • 1.4E,
  • 1.4G
  • 1.4S,
  • 1.3G: 

Certificate from EPA to be with the

Harbour Master and Vessel Planners.

Cargo may remain on vessel. 

All other Class 1 containers are to be 

unloaded first, removed from site and

reloaded prior to departure. 

Container storage only

for 24 Hours:

Class

  • 1.4B 
  • 1.4C
  • 1.4E
  • 1.4G
  • 1.4S
  • 1.3G 
2-6, 8-9  All L&R 72hrs. 

Cargo may remain on vessel. 

Can be stored in terminal

for 72 hrs. 
7 - Radioactive  All class 7 DMV. 

Certificate from EPA to be with the

Harbour Master and Vessel Planners. 

 

Containers must be stowed under

deck.  

 

This cargo must be stowed 

away from working areas

(6 metre separation). 

 Not Permitted. 

Class 1 explosives and Class 7 radioactive commodities will be managed on a case-by-case basis. Contact CentrePort R&D to request details and begin project planning and obtain a quotation.  

Mis-declared Cargo

Cargo is considered mis-declared:  

  • Where it is hazardous and has been declared as general or some other non-hazardous commodity.   

  • When a container comes through the gate or off a ship declared as General cargo and we find that it is hazardous, we must take it out of the stack, change the information and place it in the appropriate area.  

Mis-declared cargo places us in breach of our Code of Practice. The consequences of any audit failure or issues with the container are severe.   

Fees charged here include, but are not limited to; Storage, Compliance Documentation Review, Review of Safe Working Methods and a Re-Invoicing (Admin Fee). Charges will underline the seriousness of the mistake and ensure shippers understand the importance of providing the correct information. 

DG Storage

Hazardous containers will incur storage charges without exception (after the allowable dwell time on Port). The storage charge reflects the risk involved storing the DG container and to encourage the containers to be collected within the allowable time.   

  • Containers that dwell beyond the allowable time place us in breach of the Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods Code of Practice and can incur serious consequences.   

  • Hazardous Storage allowable time on Public Holidays remains the same. 

Contact Receival and Delivery (R&D)

Please contact CentrePort R&D for any general or dangerous cargo related enquiries: 

P: +64 4 495 3826 

Contact R&D