Pacifica Important Business Update

19 June 2026

Dear Valued Customer,

Pacifica Shipping has been a dependable and sustainable freight solution connecting businesses throughout New Zealand since 1985 and under the ownership of Swire Shipping N.Z Ltd since 2014. The Moana Chief is now due for its scheduled dry dock—an essential maintenance requirement. As suitable facilities are not available in New Zealand, the vessel will travel to Asia, departing in end-July.

Given current global vessel shortages and record-high charter rates, securing a replacement vessel whilst Moana Chief is in drydock is not commercially or operationally feasible. During this period, the Pacifica service will be paused for an estimated three months.

To support you during this time, Cubic Transport (our related New Zealand transport division) will work closely with Pacifica to help maintain continuity where possible. We are currently working with our partners to develop a structured capacity program for this time. Our teams will be in contact shortly to discuss your specific requirements and work through alternative solutions.

We also want to share a broader update on Pacifica. The business has been operating in a challenging environment, including reduced market demand in New Zealand, port constraints, and an uneven regulatory landscape. These factors have placed sustained pressure on performance.

We are currently consulting with employees regarding a proposal to cease operating the Pacifica service, however we are continuing to explore potential interest in the business alongside the consultation process.  No decisions have been made at this stage. We remain committed to supporting you and to keeping you informed as matters progress.

Swire Shipping would like to clarify that its international services connecting New Zealand with North Asia and the Pacific Islands will continue to operate as advertised and no changes are planned with regards to these service offerings.

Thank you for your continued partnership and understanding.

Yous sincerely
Jan-Hendrik Hintz
Country Manager

Pacifica Shipping – Division of Swire Shipping (NZ) Limited Level 19, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand PO Box 3747, Auckland 1140, New Zealand www.pacship.co.nz