The extensive pinus radiata forests of Otago and Southland are a significant and
rapidly growing resource.
Log and lumber exports are complimented by further processing at a number of
plants in the region.
The focal point for the export of forestry products is Port Chalmers. Port Otago
is uniquely suited to providing efficient and cost-effective handling of this
resource, with the purpose-built forestry berth and adjacent log storage area
at Back Beach.
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With 5.5 hectares of flat, paved area, served by road and rail, Back Beach is
ideal for the aggregation, marshalling and shipping of logs, lumber and other
forestry based exports.
At 412 metres long with a maximum draught of 11.6 metres the forestry berth
caters for all types of conventional vessels, including fully-laden wood chip
carriers, suited to the forestry trade.
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