Satisfactory result for Ports of Auckland

Ports of Auckland Limited today announced an interim net profit after tax of $12.6 million, up 19% for the half year to December 2007 (December 2006: $10.6 million).

Jens Madsen, Ports of Auckland Managing Director, said the relatively satisfactory result reflected good growth in container volumes over the six month period, with total TEU* volumes up by 20%.