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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers CEO on the Port of Auckland raising its truck access charge

Port of Auckland's fee hikes are a bitter pill to swallow for transport operators.

The port has announced a 77% increase for trucks entering the Fergusson Container Terminal during peak times – going from $130 to $230 by July next year.

National Road Carriers Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Ryan Bridge it's not so simple to work off peak, as they don't have the workforce to cover those hours.

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