LOGISTICS

Unlocking regional potential through resilient coastal logistics.

Drone shot of the port infrastructure and the storage shed

West Coast Bulk Logistics Ltd (WCBL), a division of WMS Group, manages the supply chain for all Westland Mineral Sands shipments from plant to customer. We also provide third-party bulk logistics for domestic coastal trade in aggregates, construction materials, revetment rock, and more.

Our work across the West Coast is helping to solve complex transport and supply chain challenges – not only for WMS, but for the wider region. By revitalising key infrastructure and restoring coastal shipping, we’re enabling regional growth, strengthening emergency resilience, and supporting local communities to get their products to market efficiently.

Building a resilient supply chain for Aotearoa

Our investment in coastal shipping is helping to reconnect isolated regions and unlock stranded assets across New Zealand. By reintroducing vital shipping routes, we’re supporting supply chain resilience and delivering real benefits to communities, businesses, and infrastructure projects.

As well as securing supply for our critical minerals to the world, we are providing growth opportunities for other coastal communities to get their product out to market and supplying much needed aggregate for our infrastructure projects.

We’re proud to play a key role in:

Strengthening supply routes for critical minerals, aggregates, and construction materials.
Supporting regional businesses – from dairy to forestry – with cost-effective, low-emission logistics.
Reducing road freight and contributing to the decarbonisation of New Zealand’s transport network.

Through close collaboration with iwi, councils, and local stakeholders, we’ve ensured our investments deliver long-term value – from revitalising ports to selecting vessels that serve broader community needs.

A stronger West Coast

The West Coast’s unique geography and seismic risk demand a resilient logistics network. Our long-term leases and investments in Westport and Greymouth ports are restoring key infrastructure owned by local ratepayers, enabling not only efficient mineral exports but also emergency readiness.

Our self-propelled barge and upgraded port assets ensure continued access to and from the region – even if road access is disrupted. This network also allows us to quickly mobilise aggregate and construction materials to support national emergency and recovery efforts.
For West Coast businesses, resilience means reliable market access. Our multi-purpose coastal shipping service gives local industries a flexible, low-carbon, and competitive transport alternative.

The Manahau

Introduced in July 2024, the Manahau is a purpose-built, self-propelled barge designed for safe, efficient coastal shipping on the West Coast. She represents two years of planning and consultation with leading maritime experts, weather analysts, and master mariners.

The vessel has a capacity of 7000 tonnes, is 98 metres long and was specifically designed to navigate river bars like those in Buller and Grey. This was proven in August 2024 when she crossed the Westport bar and shipped 3300 tonnes of mineral sands from Westport to Nelson.
The Manahau strengthens our logistics capabilities and underpins our commitment to building a sustainable coastal shipping network – one that supports both WMS operations and the broader economic development of the West Coast.

Manahau Spec Sheet

Port locations

We operate from the Ports of Westport and Greymouth. Our head office is based at Buller Port.

What we do

We provide supply chain solutions for regional and nationwide shippers.

Facilities & services

We provide a safe harbour, wharf, bunkering, stevedoring and port services. Call to discuss your requirements.

Who we sponsor

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