Logging into Track and Trace
Click 'Login' from the Homepage > Input login details > Click on Track and Trace > Select either 'Search' or 'History'.
Public and Subscribed Track & Trace
PortConnect provides two forms of Track & Trace functionality that allows users to look at information about containers that move through our partner ports:
Public Track & Trace - provides limited key information about containers.
Subscribed Track & Trace - Monthly subscription which provides full container information.
PortConnect does not display through containers.
Function | Public | Subscribed |
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Container Search from Homepage | 50 containers per search | Unlimited |
Container Search Limit | 50 containers per search | Unlimited |
Import High Level View | Limited detail displayed | All detail displayed |
Export High Level View | Limited detail displayed | All detail displayed |
Export Searches to CSV file | ||
Import and Export Drill Down View | ||
History Search | ||
Previous Searches |
Import and Arriving Transhipments View
Subscribed
Public
Exports and Departing Transhipments View
Subscribed
Public
Depot View
Users can subscribe to a Depot view. The depot section sits at the bottom of the Track & Trace screen and shows Gate In and Gate Out information at OneStop depots and the Ports of Auckland Link facility.
The depot view is a separate service to Subscribed Track & Trace and users can subscribe to the view even if they are not currently registered for Subscribed Track & Trace. However, Subscribed Track & Trace users do have access to a greater level of detail such as specific gate times.
Visit our pricing page for full details, https://www.portconnect.co.nz/#/content/pricing
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Public
Search for active container records
Top level view
Note the search prioritises active containers, if there are no active containers then it will show the most recent inactive container.
Detail view
You can only view the full details of one container at a time.
Event Details:
Last Updated - This is the time the port have last updated the container information.
Activated Date - When the container has started tracking in the ports system.
Seaport Gate Out/Gate In Date - Gate in/out time for truck or rail
Inland Port Gate Out/Gate In Date - Gate in/out time for truck or rail
Line Clearance - This field shows the time of general Line Clearances. If additional Line Holds are placed on containers this clearance time will not be updated.
MPI Clearance - This field shows the time of general/blanket MPI Clearances. If additional MPI impediments, such as wash or inspections impediments, are placed on containers this clearance time will not be updated.
Customs Clearance - This field shows the time of general/blanket Customs Clearances. If additional Customs impediments, such as X-Ray or inspections impediments, are placed on containers this clearance time will not be updated.
Revisit Previous Container Searches
Search for historical container records
Export container searches to CSV
The file can take a few minutes to download if you have searched a large list of containers.
The export file extracts all containers from your original search. Any filters you had applied on the screen will not be duplicated in the CSV file.
Search preferences
We have introduced a new search preference functionality for limiting columns and CSV export information.
Simply click on the preference icon to filter the search results on screen and for the CSV export.
Search by Vessel (Shipping Lines only)
Container Not Found
Containers may not show up for one of three possible reasons:
For Imports the Vessel Bay Plan (summary of containers on the vessel) may not have been received by the port yet.
For Exports the container may not have been pre-advised yet.
The container number you have searched may not be correct.
Icons
Detail button | Cleared | Not Cleared | Refrigerated | Hazardous | Over Size |
Security Check Types
The three Security Check types are:
Port | ECN | Random | Pin |
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NZAKL | This is a NZ Customs generated number | This is a number that is set by the Shipping Line. | ❌ |
NZTRG | ❌ | ❌ | This is a number that is set by the Shipping Line. |
NZTIU | ❌ | ❌ | This is a number that is set by the Shipping Line. |
Impediments
Ports of Auckland | Port of Tauranga/Timaru Container Terminal | ||
Impediment | Description | Impediment | Description |
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!CEDO | NZ Customs Export Delivery Order required. | !CEDO-EXP | CEDO required for Export |
!COST ACCEPTANCE EXPORT DELIVERY | Payment required for port fees for Export Delivery. | !CEDO-TS | CEDO required for Tranship |
!CUSTOMS_CLEARANCE | NZ Customs clearance required. | !CUSTOMS RELEASE | NZ Customs clearance required. |
!DEMURRAGE | This is applied by the port for containers that have incurred demurrage fees. | !LINE CLEARANCE | Shipping Line release required. |
!LINE_CLEARANCE | Shipping Line release required. | !MPI HOLD ON WHARF | !MPI HOLD ON WHARF |
!LST_HOLD | Container is lost. | !MPI_EMPTY | !MPI_EMPTY |
!MPI_CLEARANCE | MPI clearance release required. | !NO VGM NO VESSEL LOAD | !NO VGM NO VESSEL LOAD |
!SPECIAL_CUSTOMS_CLEARANCE | NZ Customs clearance required. | !UNDER BOND | Container under Customs |
!TRANSSHIP_CEDO | CEDO required for Tranship. | BILLING HOLD | BILLING HOLD |
!VGM | VGM is required. | CUSTOMS XRAY | Customs x-ray required before container leaves the port |
BACC | MPI Biosecurity Authority/Clearance Certificate. | FUM | Fumigation Stop |
CUSTOMS_INSPECTION | Customs inspection required. | FUM-GENERA | Fumigation hold for Genera |
CUSTOMS_TRANSHIP_HOLD | Customs inspection required. | FUM-NZL | Fumigation hold for Genera |
FUMIGATION | FUMIGATION | FUM-PESTIGAS-GENERA | Fumigation hold for Pestigas-Genera |
MC_HEAT_TREATMENT | MC_HEAT_TREATMENT | FUM-QTC | Fumigation hold for QTC |
MPI_ASSOCIATED_HOLD | MPI_ASSOCIATED_HOLD | FUM-RENTOKIL | Fumigation hold for Rentokil |
MPI_INSPECTION | MPI_INSPECTION | GATE HOLD - COSTS | GATE HOLD - COSTS |
MPI_MMPI_INTERNAL_INSPECTION | MPI_MMPI_INTERNAL_INSPECTION | LINE HOLD | Hold placed by shipping line. |
MPI_QUARANTINED_CONTAMINATED | MPI_QUARANTINED_CONTAMINATED | MET_STOP | Metroport Stop |
MPI_SIX_SIDED_INSPECTION | MPI_SIX_SIDED_INSPECTION | MPI_EMPTY | MPI_EMPTY |
MPI_TAPE_DOORS_HOLD | MPI_TAPE_DOORS_HOLD | MST | MPI Stop |
MPI_TRANSHIP_HOLD | MPI_TRANSHIP_HOLD | POT_STOP | Port of Tauranga stop. |
MPI_VENT_TAPE | MPI_VENT_TAPE | REEFER REPAIR | REEFER REPAIR |
NZ_CUSTOMS_XRAY | Container requires xray under Customs hold. | RETURN TO SHIPPER-CUSTOMS | Return to shipper hold - container will not load. |
OUT_OF_GAUGE | This Out of Gauge hold is a Port internal check hold. When driver is in the Port to uplift the container, the gate needs to check that the cargo and the container is safe to leave the port. Once it is clear to leave the Port, the drivers assist team will clear this hold. Please contact Port of Auckland customerservice@poal.co.nz | MPI OUTSTANDING BILLING HOLD | Applied by Port of Tauranga charge for an import in Yard not MPI Cleared 48 hours after discharge. Please contact Port of Tauranga tctadmin@port-tauranga.co.nz to clear the hold. |
REQUEST_FOR_DEBTOR | This is applied by the port for containers that have incurred port fees. | ||
SHIPPING_HOLD | SHIPPING_HOLD | ||
SHUTTLE_HOLD | This is a shuttle hold placed on by the port for the container moving between wharves. | ||
SHUTTLE_LOCATION_HOLD | This is a shuttle hold placed on by the port for the container moving between wharves. | ||
TWO_HOUR_CEDO_HOLD | Container requires CEDO before the vessel is due to the port in 2 hours. |
Locations
Vessel | On the vessel |
Fergusson | Port of Auckland, Fergusson Terminal |
Multi-Cargo | Freyberg and Jellicoe |
Interwharf | Between Jellicoe and Fergusson wharves |
Tauranga | Port of Tauranga, Sulphur Point |
Timaru | Timaru Container Terminal |
Rail to Inland Port | On the rail wagon to Inland Port facility |
Truck | On the truck |
In transit to Seaport | In transit via truck or rail from Inland Port facility to Seaport |
Delivered | Delivered out of Port |
Metroport Auckland | MetroPort Onehunga in Auckland |
Metroport Rolleston | MetroPort Christchurch in Rolleston |
Wiri | Ports of Auckland South Auckland Freight Hub |
Southdown | Empty Return Depot in Auckland |
Waikato Freight Hub | Empty Return Depot in Horotiu |
Crawford St | Empty Return Depot in Hamilton |
Community | Not located at a Port facility |
Subscription FAQs
How can I sign up to Subscribed Track & Trace?
Get instant access by subscribing via Credit Card (Recommended)
Please note there is a subscription charge of $135.70NZD incl. GST per company per month for Subscribed Track & Trace.
Is the charge affected by the number of users?
No, you can have an unlimited number of users for your subscription.
What does the charge cover?
The charge is just for access to Subscribed Track & Trace and does not affect users' access to other functionality.
What happens if I unsubscribe from Subscribed Track & Trace?
You will still have access to use Public Track & Trace and you can resubscribe to Subscribed Track & Trace again any time in the future.
If I unsubscribe now can I sign up again in the future?
Yes, you can request access again at any time.
When will the invoice be sent?
Invoices will no longer be sent. You can log into stripe and download your invoices on request.
How do I unsubscribe?
If you have an active subscription against your user account, you will have the option to ‘Manage Subscription’.
The cancellation will only apply to the Detailed Track & Trace service.