Vanuatu - 3.6 Food Suppliers, Accommodation and other Markets | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessments

Overview

Whilst it must be acknowledged that capacity may be reduced during an emergency, other services as may be required by agencies coming into Vanuatu for an emergency response are available.

For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.

Accommodation

Accommodation in the major towns such as Port Vila on Efate Island and Luganville on Espiritu Santo Island is readily available although during an emergency response and peak season for tourism, accommodation may be relatively hard to find.

Electricity and Power

Electricity is generated and supplied under four private sector contracts which operate standalone island grids. About 75% of energy in Vanuatu is from diesel combustion. The hydropower plant in Santo generates about 11% of electricity while windmills and solar panels contribute the remaining 14%. Where electricity is available in the provinces, it is largely diesel generated. Outages are normal following natural disasters such as tropical cyclones as powerlines and power sources may be damaged.

Financial Services

Financial services available include banks, accountancy firms, etc. Humanitarian partners coming into Vanuatu can use debit and credit cards for local purchases. Cash can be accessed via ATMs. Banks operating in Vanuatu are ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited, BRED (Vanuatu) Limited, Bank South Pacific, National Bank of Vanuatu and Wanfuteng Bank Limited.

ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited

ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited is a subsidiary of the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group and has operations within and outside the Pacific region.

Company Overview
Company Name	ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Limited
Address	Kumul Highway, Port Vila, Efate Island
	Available?	Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.)
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number?	Yes	N/A
Provides currency exchange?	Yes	N/A
Will initiate / receive wire transfers?	Yes	N/A
Provides Loan / Credit services?	Yes	N/A
Other Comments or Key Information	N/A

*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.

Other Locations
Region(s)	Service Location(s)
Sanma Province	Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island

BRED (Vanuatu) Limited

BRED (Vanuatu) Limited is part of the second largest banking group in France and has outlets in New Caledonia, Tahiti, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands.

Company Overview
Company Name	BRED (Vanuatu) Limited
Address	Kumul Highway, Downtown Port Vila, Efate Island
	Available?	Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.)
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number?	Yes	N/A
Provides currency exchange?	Yes	N/A
Will initiate / receive wire transfers?	Yes	N/A
Provides Loan / Credit services?	Yes	N/A
Other Comments or Key Information	N/A

Other Locations
Region(s)	Service Location(s)
Sanma Province	Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island

Bank South Pacific (Vanuatu)

The Bank South Pacific (Vanuatu) is a subsidiary of a Papua New Guinea Bank and has operations in Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.

Company Overview
Company Name	Bank South Pacific (Vanuatu)
Address	Kumul Highway, Downtown Port Vila, Efate Island
	Available?	Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.)
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number?	Yes	N/A
Provides currency exchange?	Yes	N/A
Will initiate / receive wire transfers?	Yes	N/A
Provides Loan / Credit services?	Yes	N/A
Other Comments or Key Information	N/A

Other Locations
Region(s)	Service Location(s)
Sanma Province	Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island
Shefa Province	Freswota Main Road, Port Vila, Efate Island

National Bank of Vanuatu

Known as Vanuatu’s own bank, the National Bank of Vanuatu is the only commercial bank in Vanuatu that also operates outside of Port Vila and Luganville.

Company Overview
Company Name	National Bank of Vanuatu
Address	Rue de Paris, Port Vila, Efate Island
	Available?	Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.)
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number?	Yes	N/A
Provides currency exchange?	Yes	N/A
Will initiate / receive wire transfers?	Yes	N/A
Provides Loan / Credit services?	Yes	N/A
Other Comments or Key Information	N/A

Other Locations
Region(s)	Service Location(s)
Torba Province	Vanua Lava Island Gaua Island Motalava Island
Sanma Province	Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island Port Olry, Espiritu Santo Island
Penama Province	Maewo Island Ambae Island Pentecost Island
Malampa Province	Malekula Island Ambrym Island Paama Island
Shefa Province	Epi Island Tongoa Island Port Vila, Efate Island
Tafea Province	Erromango Island Tanna Island Aneityum Island

Wanfuteng Bank Limited

Wanfuteng started operations in Vanuatu in 2018 and now offers a full range of retail and commercial banking solutions.

Company Overview
Company Name	Wanfuteng Bank Limited
Address	Churchill House, Kumul Highway, Port Vila, Efate Island
	Available?	Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.)
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number?	Yes	N/A
Provides currency exchange?	Yes	N/A
Will initiate / receive wire transfers?	Yes	N/A
Provides Loan / Credit services?	Yes	N/A
Other Comments or Key Information	N/A

Other Locations
Region(s)	Service Location(s)
Sanma Province	Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island

Clearing and Forwarding Agents

Clearing and forwarding agents are available in Vanuatu to clear items brought in by sea and air. Freight forwarding agents include FR8 Logistics / DHL, Ifira Shipping and A21 Logistics, to name a few.

Postal and Courier Services

Vanuatu Post provides access to services through a network of over 60 Post Offices and Postal outlets around Vanuatu. 

Printing and Publishing

Printing services are available by providers such as Sharper Image, Ricoh Vanuatu Limited and Colorite Graphics Printers, to name a few.

Taxi Companies

Taxis are readily available at the international airport. Taxis also operate within the major town like Port Vila.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops

Vehicle and equipment maintenance workshops are also available in Vanuatu, some of which are Asco Motors Vanuatu, AutoZone Vanuatu and Star Auto Repairs & Shop, to name a few.

Vehicle Rental

Vehicles available for hire/rental in Vanuatu include SUVs, twin cabs, vans, etc. There is a wide range of rental car companies to choose from. Refer to 4.11 Additional Services Contact Details for contact details for some car rental agencies available in Vanuatu.

Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

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