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 LARGEST — Port in the South Island — Lyttleton, New Zealand Posted by:  Dunbar Loop
S 43° 36.383 E 172° 43.883
59G E 639727 N 5170387
Lyttleton Harbour is the largest seaport on the South Island. Primarily its tonnage comes from coal exports to Japan. However, it handles a wide range of commodities from around the world.
Waymark Code: WM8K8Y
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/13/2010
Views: 3
FAST FACTS
Largest port in the South Island
Third largest port in New Zealand
Annual total volume through the port -- excess of 9 million tonne
Over 250,000 TEU (20 foot containers) are handled per year
Approximately 1,200 ships call every year
Publicly listed company
Main shareholder Christchurch City Holdings Ltd - 78.5%
Over 400 staff
MAIN TRADES
Containers, coal, fuel (petroleum, diesel, aviation gas, LPG, methanol), motor vehicles, logs, fertiliser, cement, fishing, cruise ships.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Sign at viewpoint
Location of coordinates: Windy Rock Overlook
Web Site: [Web Link]
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