PTL Stevedoring
a division of the Port of Timaru Ltd.

Introduction

PTL Stevedoring is a separate business unit of the Port of Timaru Ltd.

PTL Stevedoring operates a modern plant and equipment fleet for cargo marshalling and shipboard work. The plant fleet listed below has a combined replacement value of over $8 million.

PTL Stevedoring has a staff base of over 60 people available for stevedoring and cargo marshalling work. These fall into three categories -

  • Permanent staff (core personnel)

  • RTR staff (regular trained relief staff)
  • ITF staff (intermittent trained relief staff)

This workforce can be supplemented by other casual staff and by the staff of sub-contracted companies.

ISO 9002 Certification is an important feature of the PTL operation. Currently PTL is certified to ISO 9002 in its Container Yard facility and in Marine Services.

Key Plant Available

  • 2 x Liebherr mobile harbour cranes for containers, breakbulk and bulk cargoes

  • 3 x 35 tonne capacity forkhoists
  • 2 x 28 tonne capacity forkhoists
  • 1 x 12 tonne capacity forkhoist
  • 4 x 4.5 tonne capacity forkhoists
  • 1 x 4 tonne capacity forkhoists
  • 1 x 3 tonne capacity forkhoists
  • 1 x 6 high empty container stacker
  • General stevedoring equipment

Key Advantages PTL Stevedoring can offer

  • A lead stevedoring contractor of substance, experienced in successfully completing wharf contracts for cargo handling.

  • A contractor with an emphasis and a track record on quality of service.

  • A contractor with an excellent record in labour management and labour relations.

  • Experienced in job organisation, logistics management, quality control and labour supervision.

  • A contractor who can offer a total package solution to your cargo handling needs, including:

    • port services

    • stevedoring services

    • warehousing services

    • road transport and distribution

    • 24 hour operation, 365 days a year

  • PTL Stevedoring has extensive experience in handling containers, bulk, breakbulk and bagged cargoes.

  • In 1996 PTL Stevedoring successfully tendered for ENZA apples at the Ports of Lyttelton and Timaru.

Contact Information

    PTL Stevedoring
    PO Box 544
    Timaru

    Phone: 03 684 4199
    Fax: 03 684 4199

    Keith Michel, Operations Manager
    Mobile: 027 450 8824

    Alistair Cresswell, Stevedoring Supervisor
    Mobile: 025 311 308

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