Qube Ports NZ Limited
Qube Holdings is Australasia’s largest integrated import and export logistics provider, operating across more than 150 locations in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. With more than 10,000 employees and significant national infrastructure, Qube delivers end‑to‑end supply chain solutions through its Ports, Bulk and Logistics divisions. This scale positions Qube as the region’s leading provider of port‑related logistics services.
Qube Ports NZ is the New Zealand arm of Qube’s Ports Division and a major provider of integrated port services, stevedoring and logistics solutions nationwide. With more than 1,000 staff and over 14 million tonnes of export cargo handled annually, the business supports the safe, efficient and reliable movement of goods across key New Zealand ports.
Qube Ports NZ delivers comprehensive stevedoring services across logs, sawn timber, bulk cargo, steel coils, containers, palletised goods, pulp, food products and project cargo. Operations utilise modern equipment such as mobile harbour cranes, mobile log grabs, Auto Tally Stations, dustless hoppers and proprietary automated counting software to enhance accuracy, productivity and safety.
Forestry is a core part of the business. Qube Ports NZ provides end‑to‑end log marshalling, yard management and scaling services supported by advanced technology. The Robotic Scaling Machine (RSM) improves safety, reduces truck turnaround times and provides full auditability through image‑based data capture. Operating under an anywhere/anytime philosophy, Qube can commence marshalling and scaling in remote locations with no connectivity and minimal setup time. Custom‑built log trailers, towing tractors, high stackers and wheeled loaders enable efficient, high‑volume log handling in all environments.
Qube also operates debarking solutions in Tauranga and off‑port debarking and storage in Napier, purpose‑designed to meet exporter needs. This includes a high‑speed debarker capable of processing over one million JASM3 per year reducing dust emissions and providing phytosanitary solutions for deck‑cargoes.
Beyond forestry, Qube has a long history in finished products marshalling, supported by a modern fleet of specialised equipment for lumber, pulp, steel coils, containers and project cargo. The business also specialises in the efficient marshalling of pulp for break‑bulk export.
Across multiple ports, Qube Ports NZ provides devanning, warehousing and container‑packing services, offering all services required to move bulk or containerised shipments to domestic or export destinations. Modern product‑handling machinery and experienced teams ensure careful handling and a strong record of meeting shipment deadlines.
The transport division operates a modern fleet of High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs), delivering safe, efficient haulage as a standalone service or integrated with wider supply chain solutions. Qube is known for developing industry‑first proprietary transport solutions, consistently meeting customer requirements regardless of supply chain complexity. Through Qube Forestry NZ, the business also provides specialist log transport services in the East Coast and Gisborne regions.
Qube Ports NZ maintains its own Mechanical and Engineering Division, operating throughout New Zealand. This team manages the procurement, maintenance and optimisation of heavy machinery, supported by workshops, technicians and service vehicles nationwide to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and fit‑for‑purpose.
Technology is a defining strength. Qube’s IT Solutions team develops industry‑leading digital systems, including the internationally used LMS (Log Management System), which supports the entire log supply chain through tools such as Pre‑Advice, LMS Desktop and LMS Online.
Qube Ports NZ is committed to safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement. Guided by Qube’s purpose: Helping our customers, communities, industries, people and planet to thrive and grounded in the values of Integrity, Reliability and Inclusion, the business plays a vital role in supporting New Zealand’s trade, regional development and long‑term economic resilience.
Sustainability is an important focus area. Qube Ports NZ actively supports more efficient and lower-emissions supply chains through responsible operational practices and continuous improvement. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, the company is well positioned to support the transition toward bioenergy and alternative fuels through its established infrastructure and logistics expertise.
Collaboration is central to Qube Ports NZ’s approach. The contribution extends beyond core operations, supporting regional employment, economic growth, and the development of resilient, future-focused industries.
As an active member of the business community, Qube Ports NZ is proud to support sustainable regional growth and long-term prosperity. Through its scale, capability, and commitment to continuous improvement, the company plays a vital role in keeping New Zealand trade moving safely and efficiently, while enabling the transition toward a more sustainable and renewable energy future.
Links to capabilities and other information about the company
Website: https://qube.com.au/operations/ports/
By email: DL-QP-NZ-Commercial@qube.co.nz
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major provider of integrated port services, stevedoring and logistics solutions nationwide