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Thankyou for visiting our site. CargoMaster offers many years experience moving cargo to Vanuatu, both to Port Vila and Santo and surrounding islands. If you are thinking of moving and “Shipping from Australia to Vanuatu”. ask CargoMaster about self pack containers to Suva and Lautoka. CargoMaster is one of Australia’s most trusted Shipping containers to Port Vila.
ABOUT VANUATU:
Port Vila is the biggest port in Vanuatu it has the ability to handle up to 1 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per year and boasting several terminals. Port Vila is considered a “Deep Water Port” as it can handle vessels drawing 13 meters and upto 15 meters.
Santo is Vanuatu’s second biggest port, it is located on the northern end of Espiritu Santo Island. CargoMaster handles shipping containers to Santo too. Santo port can handle up to 25 thousand TEUs per year and offers services such as shipping lanes, ferry services, cruise liner terminals, passenger terminals, fishing vessels facilities etc. These two ports have played an integral role in Vanuatu’s history and economy since their colonization by Europeans during World War II when they served as strategic military bases for Allied forces in the region.
Port Vila and Santo are not only important sources of employment and revenue to locals but they also serve as major shipping hubs in the South Pacific. Currently, Port Vila is the busiest port in Vanuatu with up to 1 million TEUs being handled annually while its neighbour Santo handles 25 thousand yearly. Moreover, both ports have adopted various environmental initiatives such as reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency which ensures their sustainability in the long run.
The history and importance of Port Vila and Santo to Vanuatu’s history and economy cannot be overstated, with both ports continuing to serve as vital hubs for international travelers and cargo alike. With continued support from the government and local communities, these two ports are sure to remain a key part of Vanuatu’s history and economy for many years to come.
SHIPPING TO PORT VILA
Concessions available for Personal & Household Effects
Who is Eligible?Concessions for unaccompanied personal effects are available for those who may be taking up residence in Vanuatu for the first time;and returning Vanuatu residents after having been absent for at least 12 months in the previous two year period.
When can the personal effects be imported?
For first time residents, the personal and household effects must be imported within 6 months of your residency visa being granted or
For returning residents, within 6 months of your last return to Vanuatu.
What goods are permitted?
1. All personal and household effects which have been in the possession of and available for use by the owner for at least 12 months immediately prior to your departure to Vanuatu.
2. One motor vehicle per family changing residence providing it has been owned and available for use for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to your departure for Vanuatu. (right hand drive vehicles are prohibited to be imported into Vanuatu)
3. One power boat or sail boat on a trailer capable of being towed by a passenger motor vehicle on the condition it had been owned and available for use for at least 12 months immediately prior to your departure for Vanuatu.
4. Tobacco products, alcoholic spirits, wines, perfumes goods in commercial quantities, or goods of a commercial nature are excluded from the concession.
5. This concession can only be granted once.
What Goods are not Permitted?
A full list of prohibited and restricted goods is available under the Prohibited Imports tag in the “Travellers” section of this website.
However as a brief guide the following goods are either totally prohibited or require a permit to import:
• Obscene material which deals with sex, drug misuse, or crime.
• Offensive weapons which include knives with concealable blades and knuckle dusters.
• Live animals, including your family pets
• Firearms
• Right hand drive vehicles
If you are in any doubt as to the eligibility of the goods you intend to import please contact the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue in Vanuatu
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT VEHICLE IMPORTS TO VANUATU
Information for Newly Registered Vehicles
Any vehicle that is either purchased from car dealers or imported has to be registered
at the Inland Revenue Office, Taxpayer Services Section.
PROCEDURE
• All imported vehicles are to be registered no later than one month after the date
of importation.
• Car dealers with approved customs bond are required to register vehicles upon
date of sale.
• There are two forms that need to be filled in. Click here to view forms. The first
registration form is to be filled in either by the car dealer or importer. The release
form can also be filled in by the car dealer but has to be taken to Customs
Trade, Tariff and Compliance (TTC) whereby it shall be released from customs
control. TTC is also located in the same building where the Inland Revenue
office, Taxpayer Services section is located.
• Documents that must be attached with the completed copy of the registration
forms must include a sales invoice and customs declaration form for reference.
FEE
• Vehicle registration fee = Registration fee + Road Tax
– Registration fee = Retail Price (excluding VAT, import duty, and road tax)
x 7%
– For those importing vehicles specifically for personal use, 7% will be
charged on the statistical value.
• Road Tax will be charged on a pro-rata basis.
• Pro-rata payments: Payments made for a number of months of the year. For
example, if the vehicle was purchased in the month of June, then the road tax
charged would only be for the remaining 7 months.
Vehicle registration for exempted vehicles:
a) CD registration numbers
This registration is normally given to diplomats of international
organizations.
− Diplomatic staffs that are given this privilege are duty,
registration, and road tax free for a 5 year period.
− Registration fee = VT 2,500.
Department of Customs and Inland Revenue
Rue Carnot, PMB 9012, Port Vila, Vanuatu
For all General Enquires contact: Tel: (+678)33091, VoIP 2317
Email: irtps@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: https://customsinlandrevenue.gov.vu
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b) 3VE registration numbers
This category consists of students; or expatriates importing vehicles in
the country for personal use.
− Duty exempted for 5 years.
− Registration fee and road tax are payable.
− After the 5 years have lapsed, the registered owner has to
surrender the vehicle registration book, whereby a new
registration number will be given.
New registration book fee = VT 2, 500.
c) 1VE Registration numbers
This includes duty exemptions given to technical experts provided by
Foreign States or International organizations for their personal use.
These technical experts are for government departments.
− Vehicles under this category are duty exempted for 5 years.
− After the expiry date, all registered owners must surrender the
exempted registration number to Inland Revenue, Taxpayer
Services Section hereby the vehicle has to be given a new
registration number.
New registration book fee = VT 2, 500.
d) 4VE Registration numbers
Vehicles under this category can either be donated free of charge to
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs); or imported on behalf of the
Vanuatu Government for aid and disaster relief projects.
− Duty exempted for 5 years.
− If not sold after 5 years, the plate number has to be surrendered
to Inland Revenue, Taxpayer Services Section whereby the
vehicle has to be given a new registration number.
New registration book fee = VT 2, 500.
e) 2VE Registration numbers
Vehicles under this category are donated for a development project in
the Finance or Commercial sector.
− Duty exempted for 5 years.
− Registering exempted vehicles is the same process as
registering a car.
− Registration fee and road tax are payable.
− If not sold after 5 years, the plate number has to be surrendered
to Rates and Taxes whereby the vehicle has to be given a new
registration number.
New registration book fee = VT 2, 500.
Department of Customs and Inland Revenue
Rue Carnot, PMB 9012, Port Vila, Vanuatu
For all General Enquires contact: Tel: (+678)33091, VoIP 2317
Email: irtps@vanuatu.gov.vu
Website: https://customsinlandrevenue.gov.vu
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SPECIAL FEE
This is an extra fee that applies to vehicle owners that prefer to choose their own
registration number.
Fee: VT11, 220
The fee also applies when vehicle owners want to maintain old registration numbers
on new or replacement vehicles.
SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
20 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 20′)
Weight: 4500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 19′ 5″
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”
Height: 7’ 5-¾”
40 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ ⅜”
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”
Height: 7’ 5-¾”
40 ft High Cube (9’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8750 lbs
Max Gross Weight: 68,008lb
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 4”
Width: 7′ 7”
Height: 8′ 9″
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8″‘
Height: 8’ 5”
BREAK BULK, OUT OF GUAGE AND PROJECT SHIPPING VANUATU:
CargoMaster offers weekly services for break bulk shipping and shipping large items overseas. These types of services vary greatly between shipment , this area of international shipping should be left to only a few true Australian heavy shipping specialists with many years’ experience (like CargoMaster with 35 years transportation experience) Once again, you need to be very careful when choosing a international freight forwarders to handle the shipping of heavy items overseas this is a specialised transportation mode .choosing the wrong freight forwarder could be devastating and cost you heaps of money (there are plenty of stories of freight forwarders failing when it comes to shipping heavy machinery overseas.! The bottom line is Call CargoMaster if you need to ship heavy equipment TO Vanuatu!
Typical Questions Callers Ask CargoMaster about Shipping to Vanuatu
“How much does it cost to ship a shipping container to Vanuatu”
“The cost of a shipping container will vary depending on what you want to ship and how you want to ship it. The origin in Australia will also be a factor in the cost of a shipping container to Vanuatu. For larger loads 20 and 40’ containers are available. If you have a smaller shipment LCL shipping (less than a container load would be your best option. The cost per cubic meter is a lot cheaper if you ship in a container (cost for cubic meter) a 20’ shipping container is holds roughly 30 cubic meters and a 40’, 60 cubic meters”
“How much does it cost to ship a 20’ container to Vauatu”
“Cost of shipping 20’ and 40’ containers from Australia to Vanuatu varies according to the origin in Australia. Call CargoMaster for Australia’s best shipping container rates to Vanuatu?
“Can I send a parcel from Australia to Vanuatu”
“Yes of course you can, depending on the size of your parcel and the weight and where you Are sending from in Australia. Call CargoMaster, if CargoMaster cannot help they will direct you to the most suitable carrier for your goods”
“ Can I send a car to Vanuatu”
“ Yes you can but there are customs rules and regulations you will need to follow, see below about importing cars into Vanuatu, from Australia, New Zealand, The USA and UK”
“ How much is customs duty in Vanuatu”
“Vanuatu duty and taxes will vary according to the goods you are i9mporting into Vanuatu. If you are relocating back to Vanuatu and you have personal effects it is unlikely you will need to pay duty. The best and safest way to find out about duty or taxes payable in Vanuatu is to call CargoMaster and get specific information”
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