Lyttelton Port boosts FY earnings 40 percent on growing imports for rebuild, more log exports

Lyttelton Port boosts FY earnings 40 percent  on growing imports for rebuild, more log exports
By Paul McBeth Aug. 29 (BusinessDesk) - Lyttelton Port Co, Christchurch's ocean hub, boosted annual earnings 40 percent as it benefitted from a growing volume of imports for the city's rebuild and increasing log exports. Stripping out insurance flows and writedowns associated with Canterbury's spate of earthquakes, profit rose to $17 million in the 12 months ended June 30, from $12.1 million a year earlier, the Lyttelton-based company said in a statement. Revenue climbed 14 percent to $104.5 million and earnings before interest, tax, depreci...