Lyttelton Port Company

Lyttelton is the largest port in the South Island of
New Zealand. We are the gateway for the
goods that keep our region moving.

Key Facilities

From the Container Terminal to the Dry Dock, and inland to CityDepot and MidlandPort, LPC offers a wide range of facilities and services

Environment

The environmental management of Port operations and our developments is a key focus

Jump aboard our monthly summer port tour, the best way to learn more about the South Island’s largest Port.

Port tours

Community

We value our relationship with the community and are proud to support numerous local partnerships and sponsorship programmes

Check out the latest roles on offer at the Port

Careers

Weather

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Container Tracking

Container Pick-Up

Container Drop-Off

News

Community: Lyttelton Timeball marks 150 years

24 October 2026

One of Lyttelton’s best known landmarks has celebrated 150 years, with a special outdoor film screening marking the Timeball’s longstanding connection with the Port and the Lyttelton community. The Timeball 150th Celebration, hosted by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and…

Port News: First cruise ship signals start of busy season

22 October 2026

Customer Focus: New Trans-Tasman container service

16 October 2026

Our People: Team idea improves safety

09 October 2026

Development: Dredging underway for expansion project

07 October 2026