Welcome to Independent Stevedoring Ltd

Specialising in the handling of the 'added value' commodities like sawn timber, particle board, woodpulp and kraft liner board as well as agricultural produce and bulk cargoes. Large numbers of containers are also handled by us either with ship's crane or making use of the Port of Tauranga's portainer cranes at the Sulphur Point Facility.

The Variety of Stevedoring gear that is required for general cargo operations is available and constantly upgraded or modified to adapt the gear to the ever changing cargo handling scene. We hire our gear from a company called Independent Gear Ltd (IGL). The owners and shareholders of that company are the permanent staff of ISL.

Knowing how important it is to turn your vessels around speedily and efficiently we do provide our services on a 24-hour, 365 days of the year basis. We will of course accommodate any particular requirements or wishes of our customers that will enhance the despatch of the vessel.

We are sure that we can make a difference, please talk to us about your cargo handling or related needs to see how we can best assist your business.