NZL Group begins stevedoring operations, laying the foundation for future logistics and transport expansion.
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Our History
ContainerCo – as we know it today – is the culmination of a long and rich legacy within the New Zealand container servicing & logistics industry. What began with the establishment of NZL Group in 1971, has seen various transformations over the following five decades. Today, ContainerCo is proud to be a recognised industry leader, with the best team in the business.
We’re also proud to note that more than just a few of our team have been on the journey from the start – they now just have a few more wrinkles to show for their efforts.
1971
NZL Group Established
1981
UCS Launches Operations
United Containers Storage opens in Auckland, providing depot services and container storage.
2001
UCL Acquires UCS
UCS becomes United Containers Limited after COSCO acquires a 27.5% stake.
2008
Management Buyout
Ken Harris leads a buyout of NZL Group, creating operational independence.
2013
Merger Formation
NZL merges depot operations with UCL, forming a 50/50 partnership with COSCO Shipping.
2013
Renamed to ContainerCo
The company is renamed ContainerCo (NZL) Limited, reflecting its evolution.
2015
Strategic Growth
ContainerCo sharpens focus on depots, reefer services, and facility development.
2024
Rolleston Depot Opens
ContainerCo opens the Rolleston Depot, enhancing service capacity in the Canterbury region.
2024
Ruakura Depot Opens
Strategically located within the Ruakura Inland Port, the new depot expands North Island operations.
2024
Tauriko Depot Development Begins
Earthworks begin at Tauriko for ContainerCo’s newest depot development in the Bay of Plenty region.
2025
Prices Road Depot Opens
NZL Group begins stevedoring operations, laying the foundation for future logistics and transport expansion.