The Port of Auckland has announced its half-year financial and operational results, showcasing strong performance across its core business areas and reaffirming its trajectory towards achieving its full-year objectives. Revenue for the period amounted to NZD 204.3 million, marking a 4.5% increase, or NZD 8.8 million, compared to the first half of FY25. The underlying net profit after tax reached NZD 53.8 million, a significant rise of 28.1%, or NZD 11.8 million, over the previous comparable period. In light of these positive outcomes, the Port of Auckland Board has approved an interim dividend of NZD 26 million to the Auckland Council. A key factor behind this enhanced performance was volume growth. The Container Terminal handled an average of 16,800 TEU weekly, contributing to a total half-year throughput of nearly 500,000 TEU. Car import volumes experienced a strong rebound, increasing by 22% year-on-year. Additionally, bulk and breakbulk cargo handled reached 1.7 million tonnes, with vehicle throughput totaling 100,000 units during the period. Despite revenue growth, the port effectively managed its expenses, with direct operating costs decreasing by 3% compared to the same period last year. CEO Roger Gray credited the positive results to operational discipline and the safe handling of increased cargo volumes. He also highlighted emerging indicators of broader economic recovery in the Auckland region as a promising sign for the latter half of the financial year. This news was originally published on Container News.