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Expert Devanners ready when you need them.

Providing reliable temporary workers for container loading and unloading services in Auckland.

Providing reliable temporary workers
for container loading and unloading services in Auckland.

ABOUT US

  • With over 45 years of experience and an ability to fill orders in a time efficient manner, we are your go to for labour hire services.

  • We specialise in connecting businesses with skilled casual and temporary workers when they need them.

  • Our team of experienced devanners are available on-demand, ensuring your operations run smoothly, even during peak times or unexpected disruptions.

THE INDUSTRY

  • A full team of devanners takes an average of 1-2 hours to unload a 40-foot container. This increases with staffing shortages.¹

  • The Port of Auckland has faced significant congestion issues which results in operational disruptions.²

  • New Zealand logistics has seen an annual average growth rate of around 3-4% in container volumes over the past five years.³

1; DHL New Zealand.   2; Ports of Auckland Annual Report 2022.    3; New Zealand Government Statistics 2021.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

New Zealand’s ports handle a significant volume of container traffic, with the Ports of Auckland alone managing over 880,000 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) in the year ending June 2022¹. With such a large volume of traffic, challenges are bound to occur but can be prevented. 

The logistics industry is crucial component of our economy, requiring efficient handling to meet the market demands.

New Zealand’s ports handle a significant volume of container traffic, with the Ports of Auckland alone managing over 880,000 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) in the year ending June 2022¹. 

With such a large volume of traffic, challenges are bound to occur but can be prevented. 

The logistics industry is crucial component of our economy, requiring efficient handling to meet the demands of the growing market.

1; Ports of Auckland Annual Report 2022.

Challenge: Delays

Delays at the ports can disrupt your entire supply chain, leading to increased costs and frustrated customers.

Lowie’s Solution

Devanners trained to work efficiently, reducing turnaround times and keeping your operations on schedule.

Challenge: Influx

An unexpected sudden influx of containers can be overwhelming, leading to bottlenecks and productivity delays.

Lowie’s Solution

We provide temporary workers on short notice, helping you manage increased workloads with ease.

Challenge: Illness

Unplanned illness and absences happen and can leave you short-staffed struggling to meet demand.

Lowie’s Solution

With a pool of readily available workers, you will have the reliable support you need, when you need it.

Challenge: Time

Recruiting new staff is time-consuming and costly, especially with training and in a high volume industry.

Lowie’s Solution

We handle everything from recruitment and payroll to training and inductions. All you do is request the staff.

Let Lowie do the work for you.

Flexible Staffing

Our team of devanners available as you need them, whether it is for a one-off shift, short-term projects or long-term projects.

Quick Response Time

Rapid deployment of workers to meet urgent needs, so you can focus on your business and getting the important stuff done.

Variety of Skills

Your precious cargo will always be looked after by our forklift drivers, reach hoist drivers and container devanning crews.

Skilled Workforce

A large talent pool of skilled and experienced devanners, ready to handle any volume of container imports and exports.

Cost Effective Solution

We handle more than just recruitment. We also manage health and safety, payroll and training, saving you time and money.

Fixed Pricing Available

Let’s get your logistics goals met. Depending on your needs, we can provide you with a per container rate or an hourly rate.

Flexible Staffing

Our team of devanners available as you need them, whether it is for a one-off shift, short-term projects or long-term projects.

Quick Response Time

Rapid deployment of workers to meet urgent needs, so you can focus on your business and getting the important stuff done.

Variety of Skills

Your precious cargo will always be looked after by our forklift drivers, reach hoist drivers and container devanning crews.

Skilled Workforce

A large talent pool of skilled and experienced devanners, ready to handle any volume of container imports and exports.

Cost Effective Solution

We handle more than just recruitment. We also manage health and safety, payroll and training, saving you time and money.

Fixed Pricing Available

Let’s get your logistics goals met. Depending on your needs, we can provide you with a per container rate or an hourly rate.

Transform Your Workforce

Are you a logistics or warehousing company in need of skilled devanners to keep things moving?  We offer tailored recruitment solutions that attract, select, and retain the top workers in your field, taking the stress away from you so you can focus on optimising your supply chain.

Partner with us to build an efficient and readily available workforce. Contact us today to learn more about our specialised devanning recruitment services and take the first step toward a more productive future.

Are you a logistics or warehousing company in need of skilled devanners to help keep things progressing smoothly?  

We offer tailored recruitment solutions that attract, select, and retain the top workers, taking the stress away from you so you can focus on optimising your supply chain.

Partner with us to build an efficient and readily available workforce. Contact us today to learn more about our specialised devanning recruitment services and take the first step toward a more productive future.

Ben Saina

Ben Saina
Business Development Manager