Stevedoring is the the loading and discharge of cargo from vessels.  Stevedoring at Northport is provided by privately-owned companies under contract to exporters, importers and or shipping companies.

The principal stevedoring companies at Marsden Point are:

Independent Stevedoring Limited (ISL)
P O Box 155
Ruakaka 

International Stevedoring Organisation (ISO)
PO Box 57
Ruakaka 0151