Shipping & marine
South Port provides pilotage, towage, berthage and full marine services.
The Island Harbour is accessible only via South Port’s dedicated 24-hour security-manned causeway, ensuring a high standard of port security. South Port also complies with ISPS requirements under the Maritime Security Act.
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Our Services
Explore the full suite of port solutions - from berth booking and pilotage to storage and project cargo.
Port entry conditions & navigation limitations
The port offers a deep water channel entry and berthage; please take into consideration the following limitations:
Additional information
Looking for a specific team? Find the key contacts for Island Harbour Cold Stores and the Intermodal Freight Centre here.
Marine plant & equipment
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The Port of Bluff has been operating since 1877. The company South Port New Zealand Ltd was formed in 1988, having taken over the assets and liabilities of the former Southland Harbour Board.
The construction of the current form of the Island Harbour was completed in two stages and if the total development cost is converted into today’s dollars then it would equate to an estimated $255 million of capital. This remarkable 1950’s engineering project turned a barely visible sandbank in the Bluff Harbour into 8 berths and 40 hectares of modern port infrastructure.
Our amazing team
At South Port, quality results come from quality people. Our experienced Leadership Team drives the port’s day-to-day success, while our Board, made up of five Independent Directors, one Non-Independent Director, and an Intern Director, provides strong governance and strategic direction.
Located in Bluff Harbour, at the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, South Port is New Zealand’s southernmost commercial deepwater port.
From its base on the 40ha man-made Island Harbour, South Port is proud to provide a full range of marine services, cargo and container shipping, and on-site warehousing for domestic and international customers.
The port is ideally situated to service Southland’s significant export and import industries including aluminium, timber, fisheries, dairy, meat, wood chips, stock food, cement, alumina, fertiliser and petroleum products.
South Port prides itself on adding value to its import and export customers, providing customised solutions to meet their needs and partnering with them to achieve their operational objectives.
Why Choose South Port?
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Storage at South Port
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Storage at South Port
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Storage at South Port
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Dry warehousing
Eleven cargo sheds are available, as detailed below. All have good road access and are in close proximity to the wharf aprons they serve.
They are all of steel portal construction with partial concrete walls and partial walls and roof of aluminium sheeting.
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A day in the life at South Port
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Community Involvement
Take a look at some of South Ports community initiatives.