Port Nelson. Nelson Tasman region gateway to the world

About the port

Located at the top of New Zealand's South Island, Port Nelson is the gateway for a region that produces forestry products, fruit and wine and is a processing base for seafood.

Port Operations Information

The port provides modern infrastructure, teamed with flexible customer-orientated services that include stevedoring and container packing. The region's export cargoes attract a number of international shipping lines linking to global markets.

Shipping Information

Here you'll find harbour information, shipping route details & shipping schedules.

Commercial

Port Nelson offers a modern infrastructure with comprehensive facilities and 24/7 services to shipping lines and to the Nelson engineering and refit cluster.

The Port & the Economy

Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for the Nelson Marlborough region – a vital hub for economic activity and a key stakeholder in our region’s continued growth and prosperity. For over 150 years Port Nelson has welcomed visitors and commercial operators to the Top of the South Island, and continues to respond to the needs of its customers and its community.
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Commercial

Port Nelson offers a modern infrastructure with comprehensive facilities and 24/7 services to shipping lines and to the Nelson engineering and refit cluster.
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Our Community

Port Nelson is at the heart of the Nelson community, both in location and spirit, and is vital to the ongoing economic and social well being of the Nelson region.
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