People, safety and sustainability
3 Islands works in high-risk operating environments where safe, disciplined execution is paramount, every day.
The company supports structured training for port services and mobile plant operations, rigorous vessel and wharf-side protocols, and continuous improvement across the national network.
We are investing in lower-emission operations and cleaner technology, including independently audited carbon measurement and reduction activity, fleet electrification initiatives and trials of electric plant on the wharf, in partnership with EECA.
Through its role in moving renewable energy equipment, recyclable materials and essential cargo, 3 Islands contributes to the infrastructure and supply chains that support New Zealand’s energy transition and circular economy.
The company’s management systems are independently certified across quality, environmental and health and safety standards, with ISO accreditation (9001, 14001, 45001) and Toitū carbon certification supporting consistent measurement and improvement.
3 Islands Intermodal entered into an enforceable undertaking with Maritime New Zealand on the 16th of March 2026. Details of the enforceable undertaking can be found here: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/about-us/our-regulatory-approach/how-we-respond/enforceable-undertakings/