With over 80 separate islands and limited cargo and passengers services, coordination of inter island shipping requires an intimate knowledge, not only of Vanuatu geography but also of the various shipping options available to move cargo from one port to another.

Some steps have been taken to improve inter-island shipping services to islands such as Tanna, Santo and the more remote islands of Epi, Ambrym, Malekula, Gaua, Banks, Torres and Ambae. The same goes for supporting infrastructure such as wharves, storage and maintenance facilities. However, the stark reality is that most of the outer island ports still have very limited shipping infrastructure which can often mean that cargo gets discharged onto a beach somewhere, rather than a wharf, and often even a beach is too tricky meaning that cargo is all discharged, first onto a small lighter vessel, and then onto a shore.

Packaging, package size and ability to be handled and easily identified are all crucial elements to be considered when sending cargo to the outer islands.

Fr8 Logistics have extensive experience when it comes to inter-island shipping in Vanuatu so if you have any requirements for inter-island sea freight shipments in Vanuatu, please do not hesitate to contact us.