2 Samoa Logistics Infrastructure

2.1 Samoa Port Assessment

Samoa Ports

There are 6 ports in Samoa – 4 ports located on the main island of Upolo and 2 ports located on the island of Savaii.

The primary international port is Apia at Matauta, which provides facilities for international freight movements, including container ships, bulk petroleum products, cruise and other vessel arrivals, as well as some inter-island ferry services. Apia Port also handles around 5,000 mt per annum of the domestic inshore fishing industry catch.

Other ports are used only as domestic (inter-island) ferry terminals, or rarely, if at all. Whilst there are long-term plans to develop a port for cruise ships and yachts at Fagamalo Bay, a commercial port at Vaiusu Bay and the redevelopment of the port at Asau, there is no immediate funding plan for these projects.

2.1.1 Samoa Port of Apia

Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Apia

Port Overview

Apia Port is a solely commercial port, handling about 97% of all foreign trade cargoes for the country, and is regarded as the lifeline of a country largely dependent upon imports and transportation by sea.

The Portis connected with Southern Pacific countries such as New Zealand and Australia, and Northern Pacific countries including Japan and the United States, as well as Europe.
Neighbouring island countries are served with container and Ro-Ro ships, and other irregular services are provided by small cargo vessel and oil tankers. Passenger cruise liners cruising the South Pacific call at Apia Port several times a year. Apia Port also handles around 5,000 mt per annum of the domestic inshore fishing industry catch.

The Samoa maritime sector has set high standards and is widely regarded to be a leader in the maritime sector in the region. Fixed infrastructure is generally in good condition, appropriate for needs, and with capacity to absorb further growth, however, other than mobile cranes operated by the stevedoring companies, there are no dockside cranes. This means that loading and unloading facilities for containers are generally limited to using ships cranes at dockside, and moving containers to storage areas using trucks, trailers and container lifters. The port area is secure and held to ISPS standards.

The Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) is responsible for the management of the port; it is a government-controlled entity, financially stable and complies with relevant international standards.

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Apia, Upolu Island
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Apia 0.5 Km
Port's Complete Name	Apia Port
Latitude	Latitude: 13° 49′ 42″ S
Longitude	Longitude: 171° 45′ 45″ W
Managing Company or Port Authority	Samoa Ports Authority
Management Contact Person	Taulapapa M Lealaiauloto Tafai Toilolo ttoilolo@spasamoa.ws
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Samoa Airways, Virgin Australia

Port Picture

1 Main berth 2 Container storage 3 Refrigerated container storage

4 Warehouse storage 5 Proposed cable storage 6 Fishing boats & small cargoes

7 Tug & police berthing 8 SSC ferries berthing 9 ?

10 Tanks to be removed to provide additional container storage 11 SSC operations area

12 Port vehicle entrance

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Oversight for operations within the Port rests with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA). Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) operates Ro-Ro ferries and landing craft. Stevedoring is carried out by 3 companies contracted to SPA: Bethem Brothers Enterprises (BBE), Pacific Forum Line (PFL) and Apia Stevedoring Ltd (ASL). The main transporters responsible for moving containers out of the Port are Silva Transport Ltd, Ah Liki (BlueBird Transport) and Bethem Brothers Enterprises (BBE).

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:

4.3 Samoa Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Channel draft is 12m but max draft at the wharf is 10.5m. The main limiting factor to performance is the port’s exposure to swells from the open sea at certain times of the year. This can cause disruption to loading and unloading and berthing. It can also result in vessels having to leave the port until swells subside. The port is not congested and there is generally no waiting time between arrival and berthing. Vessels should give 48 hours notice of arrival to ensure quick berthing and turnaround. The port is efficiently run, and turnaround times are generally quick with abundant stevedore labour available. There is no priority for humanitarian cargo under normal circumstances, but this shall be amended in emergency situations.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No	N/a
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/a
Other Comments	‘Swell’ season occurs from October to March. Sea swells in the port may cause delays to berthing, or require removal of ships from the port (up to 4 days a week).

Handling Figures for 2016
Vessel Calls	532
Container Traffic (TEUs)	32,000

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016
Bulk (mt) Includes container volume	462,000
Break bulk (mt)	85,000

Berthing Specifications

There is only one berth.

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional & Container Berth	1	305 m	10.5	One berth only
Silo Berth	N/a
Berthing Tugs	2	28 m	2.5 m	Gross 121 MT each
Water Barges	N/a
Other Comments	Fuel discharges to tank farm at main terminal LPG discharged from mooring

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	Main berth
Exports - Bagged Cargo	Main berth
Imports and Exports - RoRo	Main berth
Other Imports	Main berth

Port Handling Equipment

Contracted stevedoring companies manage the port equipment. There is limited equipment available with dockside container loading done by ship’s crane. There are 2 mobile cranes; small and large forklifts in the container storage stacking area.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 x 50 mt 2 x 30 mt	Good
Reachstacker	No
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	4 x 15 mt 7 x 30 mt	Owned by stevedoring companies

Container Facilities

Containers are stacked on asphalt area, are well-organised and tidy.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	2,800m² area for stacking
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/a	N/a
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/a	N/a
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	150 - 200
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	150
Emergency Take-off Capacity	400 in a 24 hour period
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	150 - 200

Customs Guidance

Customs offices are located adjacent to the port. Customs office hours are 0900 – 1500, however, officials are available for all arrivals. Port authorities should be notified 48 hours prior to vessel arrivals to ensure efficient turnaround and most vessels will be cleared in a few hours, unless there is risk of bio-security in which case vessels will be required to anchor offshore so that customs inspections can be completed before vessels enter the port.

For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link:

1.3 Samoa Customs Information

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

There is a single berth available for all unloading, Roll on Roll off, containerised and bulk palletised cargo.

Grain and Bulk Handling

There are no facilities available for handling grain at the port.

Main Storage Terminal

There are two warehouse facilities within the port area, approximately 2,000 m² each; these are generally 80% full. Facilities are basic but secure. Of the two available facilities, 50% of one is leased to a fishing company and that space is fully utilised by them.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	N/a
Refrigerated Cargo	N/a
General Cargo	2	3000m²

Stevedoring

Three private companies carry out stevedoring activities. There is a plentiful supply of labour available locally. The majority of cargo arrives containerised and is loaded directly onto trucks to be either stacked in the port area, or is transported directly out of the port.

Hinterland Information

Private transport companies move cargo items from the port. There is an ample supply of well-maintained trucks with side lifting capability to handle 20’ and 40’ containers, and the road network allows efficient delivery of containers to nearby Apia and the hinterland. Similarly, there is a sufficient local supply of flatbed trucks for the carriage of bulk and break bulk cargo in either loose, or palletised form.

Port Security

The port is well-fenced, and security is present within this secured area and at the entry point 24/7. All traffic is monitored entering and exiting. There is a manned police post inside the port compound. New Zealand and Australian safety codes are the standard, and are monitored by port authorities. There are no obvious areas of security concerns.

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	1
Police Boats	Yes (1)
Fire Engines	Not on port site. Distance to Apia Fire Station is approximately 0.5 Km

2.1.2 Samoa Port of Saleologa

Port Overview

Salelologa is a village district on the eastern end of Savai'i Island. Salelologa wharf is the main port of entry into the island, and is the only ferry terminal on Savai'i.

The inter-island passenger and vehicle ferries operate in the Apolima Strait between Salelologa and Mulifanua wharf (at the North West corner of Upolu), and operate 7 days a week during the day. Ferry arrivals and departures are usually every two hours. A one-way trip takes about 90 minutes. The ferries are managed by the government/private sector joint venture company Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) that also manages the Port. There are no facilities at the port other than a passenger terminal, ticket office and roll on roll off wharf.

There has been discussion around transferring port management to the Samoa Ports Authority, however no definite timelines for this have been set.

Port website: http://www.samoashipping.com/destinations/salelologa

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Saval’il Island
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Salelologa (town at the port)
Port's Complete Name	Port of Salelologa
Latitude	-13.73778
Longitude	-172.2206
Managing Company or Port Authority	Samoa Shipping Company (SSC)
Management Contact Person	Pipi Ioane Fomai (pipi@samoashipping.com)
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Samoa Airlines, Virgin Australia

Port Picture

1 Disused wharf (in disrepair) 2 SSC offices 3 Terminal building

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Samoa Shipping Corporation is responsible for the port, facilities and operating the ferry service.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The port is used solely for loading and offloading passengers and vehicles using the domestic inter-island ferry service. There are no facilities for any cargo handling.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments

Handling Figures for N/a
Vessel Calls	N/a
Container Traffic (TEUs)	N/a

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for N/a
Bulk (mt)	N/a
Break bulk (mt)	N/a

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	45m	6m	Used for domestic ferry service only
Container Berth	N/a
Silo Berth	N/a
Berthing Tugs	N/a
Water Barges	N/a

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/a
Other Imports	N/a

Port Handling Equipment

There is no handling equipment.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	No
Reachstacker	No
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	No

Container Facilities

There are no container facilities.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/a	N/a
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/a	N/a
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/a	N/a
Other Capacity Details	N/a	N/a
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	N/a	N/a
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/a	N/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/a	N/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	N/a	N/a

Customs Guidance

There are no customs services.

For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Stevedoring

There are no stevedoring activities

Hinterland Information

There is no requirement for hinterland transport, however there are abundant flat deck trucks (5mt) available on the island of Savai’i if required.

Port Security

There is no permanent port security.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	N/a
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

2.1.3 Samoa Port of Asau

Port Overview

Constructed in the 1960s for lumbering operations, Asau is situated on the North West coast of Savai'i Island. The harbour and small wharf are seldom used now. The mouth of Asau Harbour is blocked by a coral reef. Draft is around 6m, there is a 2.5m draft restriction. Channel width is around 40m. There are plans - though currently no funding - to complete dredging and make Asau a secondary port for fishing fleet and small container cargo (mainly fish).

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Savai’il Island, Vaisigano district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Asau (village at port)
Port's Complete Name	Port of Asua
Latitude	-13.51939
Longitude	-172.6372
Managing Company or Port Authority	Samoa Ports Authority
Management Contact Person	Taulapapa M Lealaiauloto Tafai Toilolo ttoilolo@spasamoa.ws
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Samoa Airways

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The port is not used as a result of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The port is not used, because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments	The port is not used because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

Handling Figures
Vessel Calls	N/a
Container Traffic (TEUs)	N/a

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk
Bulk (MT)	N/a
Break bulk (MT)	N/a

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	110	12	Channel width and draft are limiting factors
Container Berth
Silo Berth	N/a
Berthing Tugs	N/a
Water Barges	N/a

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/a
Other Imports	N/a

Port Handling Equipment

The Samoa Ports Authority manages the port, however the port is not used as a result of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	N/a
Container Gantries	N/a
Mobile Cranes	N/a
Reachstacker	N/a
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	N/a
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	N/a
Transtainer	N/a
Forklifts	N/a

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/a	N/a
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/a	N/a
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/a	N/a
Other Capacity Details	N/a	N/a
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	N/a	N/a
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/a	N/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/a	N/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	N/a	N/a

Customs Guidance

Customs is not present at the port.

For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Stevedoring

The port is not used because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf.

Hinterland Information

N/a

Port Security

There is no security at the port and no fencing.

Security
ISPS Compliant	N/a
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	N/a
Police Boats	N/a
Fire Engines	N/a

2.1.4 Samoa Port of Mulifanua

Port Overview

Mulifanua is a village on the north-western tip of the island of Upolu. Mulifanua wharf is the main ferry terminal for inter-island vehicle and passenger travel across the Apolima Strait between Upolu and the island of Savai'i. The government's joint venture company Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) operates the ferry service, seven days a week, between Mulifanua and Salelologa at the east end of Savai'i Island. A one-way trip between the two islands takes about 90 minutes. The ferry usually runs every two hours during the day.

SSC is also responsible for management of the port . The port is utilised solely as a ferry terminal, and as such there are no facilities at the port other than a passenger terminal, ticket office and roll on roll off wharf.

In 2018 Mulifanau had an upgrade completed on the passenger and bus terminal. As a result of drifting sand, dredging operation is being planned to maintain channel width and depth.

Port website: http://www.samoashipping.com/destinations/mulifanua

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Upolu Island, Aiga-i-le-Tai district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Mulifanau (Village at the port)
Port's Complete Name	Port of Mulifanau
Latitude	-13.830154˚
Longitude	-172.036398˚
Managing Company or Port Authority	Samoa Shipping Company
Management Contact Person	Pipi Ioane Fomai (pipi@samoashipping.com)
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Samoa Airlines.

Port Picture

1 Ro-Ro wharf 2 SSC Offices 3 Ferry terminal buildings 4 Car Park

5 Loading/unloading area for ferry

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) manages the port. It is used for Ro-Ro operations for the inter-island ferry service also managed by SSC. There are no other facilities available and no other companies present at the port.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No	N/a
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/a
Other Comments

Handling Figures
Vessel Calls	N/a
Container Traffic (TEUs)	N/a

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk
Bulk (MT)	N/a
Break bulk (MT)	N/a

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth	1	45m	5m
Container Berth	N/a
Silo Berth	N/a
Berthing Tugs	N/a
Water Barges	N/a

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/a
Other Imports	N/a

Port Handling Equipment

Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) a government joint venture, manages the port. It is used for Ro-Ro operations for the inter-island ferry service also managed by SSC. There are no other facilities available and no other companies present within the port.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	No
Reachstacker	No
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	No

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/a	N/a
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/a	N/a
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/a	N/a
Other Capacity Details	N/a	N/a
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	N/a	N/a
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/a	N/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/a	N/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	N/a	N/a

Customs Guidance

There are no customs services available at this port

For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

There are no storage facilities available at this port.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	N/a	N/a
Refrigerated Cargo	N/a	N/a
General Cargo	N/a	N/a

Port Security

There is local security present.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	N/a
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

2.2 Samoa Aviation

Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=WS24703

National Airlines

Samoa Airways, Samoa’s national air carrier, is licensed and certified by the Ministry to operate scheduled and non-scheduled air services. Flights to Australia and New Zealand depart from Faleolo Airport and to American Samoa from Fangali’I Airport.

Talofa Airways operates flights to American Samoa and Tonga from Fagali’I Airport.

Foreign Air Carriers

Air New Zealand operates B767 services to Los Angeles via Samoa and Airbus A320 services to/from Auckland alternating with the B767.

Air Pacific operates twice weekly, scheduled flights to/from Nadi, Fiji, utilizing B737-800, with a weekly flight through Samoa to Honolulu.

Virgin Australia operates flights to Australia.

Three airports, Faleolo, Maota and Asau, are managed and operated by the Samoa Airport Authority (SAA) with Polynesian Holdings Limited operating Fagali’I airport. All the airports are certified by the Ministry in accordance with their intended usage by the airport operators.

Faleolo International Airport caters for all civil aircraft up to B747 size with its 3000m runway, and is compliant with CAR Pt 139 and ICAO Annex 14 Standards. The airport has a Cat I ILS for Runway 08.

There is a proposal to construct a new national airport serving Pago Pago at TIAVEA. It is anticipated work may start on this in 2019. It is planned that it will take aircraft of C130 and lighter.

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

The Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure is the appropriate authority for issues regarding Civil Aviation in Samoa. In terms of registration of foreign aircrafts, this may be complex for the UN, but it is recommended that for any humanitarian or emergency responses providing assistance to Samoa, this is to be communicated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade who then deal with issuing Diplomatic Clearances for such purposes.

For all the humanitarian flights, permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to be obtained to land (international landing) or to fly over the territory of Samoa.

The following documentation will need to be attached:

Air operator certificate
Certificate of aircraft registration
Aircraft radio license
Aircrew documents (original to be presented)
Contract agreement for the intended operation in Samoa

At the time of inspection, original copies of the above documents will be verified, as well as the operations manual, maintenance control manual, etc.

Non-scheduled flights intending to land at a Samoan airport shall request permission from the Secretary for Transport/CEO, Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure (MWTI), Private Bag, Samoa, 7 days prior to departure and should include the following information:

i. Name and address of the aircraft operator
ii. Type and Registration marks of the aircraft
iii. Name, address and business of charterer
iv. Proposed date and place of origin of flight
v. Routes including dates and times of estimated arrival/departure
vi. Number of passengers and/or nature and amount of freight
vii. Purpose of flight

Prior approval must be obtained before aircraft departs last port prior to Samoa.

2.2.1 Samoa Faleolo International Airport

Airport Overview

The airport is well run, and all facilities are well maintained. It currently operates well within its capacity and is capable of handling increased volumes of flights, passengers and cargo if required. The runway is in good condition and passenger and cargo terminals have undergone recent upgrades.

It has ample taxi and bus services to the capital Apia, to which it is linked by good roads. Customs and immigration are present for all arriving and departing flights. There are no obvious bottlenecks.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Faleolo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Apia 22 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Faleolo International Airport
Latitude	13.82972222
Longitude	172.00833333
Elevation (ft and m)	58’ / 17 m
IATA Code	APW
ICAO Code	NSFA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Samoa Airport Authority
Management Contact Person	Magele Hoe Viali
Open From (hours)	24/7
Open To (hours)	24/7

Airport Picture

1 Samoa Airways Hangar 2 Tower 3 Terminal bldg. 4 Cargo & Customs bldg.

5 Fuel Services 6 Apron 7 Fire & Rescue Services

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Samoa Airways: Boeing 737-800 NZ and Aust.

Flight services to Pago Pago, (ex Fagali’I Airport)

Ground Handling services (Air NZ, Fiji, Samoa airways)

Talofa Airways: Maintain a hangar for maintenance on Samoa Airways fleet

Flight services to Pago Pago, Tonga (ex Fagali’I Airport)

Oceania Aviation: Handling services for Virgin Aust.

Petroleum Product Services: Aircraft fuelling services

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

The airport currently provides adequate service for the current demand and has the capacity to absorb surge demand for both cargo and passenger services if required. Cargo handling facilities and terminal facilities have recently been upgraded and on-going improvements have been proposed.

Performance for 2017
	Per Year	Per Month	Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements	3,500	300	10
Total Passengers	33,000	2,700	900
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)	4,000 mt	300 mt	10 mt
Current Activity of the Airport (MT)	1,500 mt	120 mt	4 mt
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)	Nil	Nil	Nil

Current cargo capacity operates at approximately 50% of capacity. In previous disaster situations it has operated at twice current operating levels. Cargo facilities have recently been upgraded and a 30m³ cold store facility should be operational by early 2019.

Runways

The runway is in near new condition. There are no issues.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3000 m X 45 m
Orientation	08/26
Surface	Tarmac

Helicopter Pad(s)

There are no specific helicopter pads present, however, there are ample areas adjacent to runways for landing helicopters to any size. New Zealand has conducted numerous military exercises using helicopters from the airport.

Airport Infrastructure Details

The airfield facilities are well maintained and in good condition. Firefighting equipment is similarly well maintained. Passenger and cargo terminals have undergone recent upgrades.

Customs	Yes. Present for all arrivals and departures.	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes. Present for all arrivals and departures.	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refuelling	No
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	Yes	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield	Yes. Private bus and taxi services for all arrivals and departures.	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	Yes
Weather Facilities	Yes	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	Cat 8 (Cat 9 with 40 minutes prior notice)
Catering Services	Yes	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	Yes	Parking Ramp Lighting	Apron lighting
Airport Radar	No	Approach & Runway Lights	Yes
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	747
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	747
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)	Heavy x 2 or Medium x 3
Storage Area (m³ and mt)	120m² to any weight.
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	No	Max Capacity (mt)	N/a
Elevators / Hi Loaders	No	Max Height *(m)*	N/a
Loading Ramps	Yes. JCB (x3) Max. 5 mt each to 747 height (7m)
Other Comments	2.5mt forklift (average condition) 30m³ cool store scheduled to be operational by early 2019.

Customs Guidance

A customs office is located within the airport and customs officials are present at the airport for all arrivals and departures. Clearance is generally quick and efficient, and officials are not obstructing. If extra-large bulk consignments are being imported, it may be advisable to give 24 hours notice, to allow extra staff to be assigned to the airport.

For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Storage Facilities

Secure, covered storage facilities at the airport are currently limited to 120m^2. However, there is space adjacent to the runway and inside the perimeter security fence that would be suitable for erecting temporary storage (MSU’s) if required.

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges
	0 - 50,000	>50,000
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	0	0
Landing USD - $	$22/1000Kg	$27.5/1000Kg
Night Landing USD - $	$35/movement if lights utilised
Night Take-Off USD - $	$35/movement if lights utilised
Parking	$70 /1000kg 3 to 24 hrs $1.40/1000kg 24 hrs and over
Handling Charges	N/a	N/a

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

Fuel is supplied and distributed by Petroleum Product Services Ltd (PPS). Price is set by PPS. It is delivered to the airfield by tanker truck (30,000 L. capacity) into storage tanks (total capacity 534 mt).

Price per Litre USD - $

As of 07/08/2018

Jet A-1

$ US 0.91

Avgas

N/a

2.2.2 Samoa Salelologa (Maota) Airport

Airport Overview

Salelologa/Maota Airport is the main domestic airport on the island of Savai’i. It is situated near Saleologa at the east end of Savai'i. The airport has been in operation since the early 1990s. It currently has no scheduled services, but in the past, the airport has served flights from Faleolo Airport onwards and Asau Airport onwards (at the northwest end of Savai'i).

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Maota
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Saleologa 2 Km
Airport’s Complete Name	Maota Airport
Latitude	-13.742386
Longitude	-172.258436
Elevation (ft and m)	94’
IATA Code	MXS
ICAO Code	NSMA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Samoa Airport Authority
Management Contact Person	Magele Hoe Viali
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	700m X 15m
Runway Orientation	08/26
Runway Surface	Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	By prior arrangement with PPS	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel is available by prior arrangement with Petroleum Products Supplies Ltd

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	US $ 0.91
Avgas	N/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

None

2.2.3 Samoa Fagali'I National Airport

Airport Overview

The airfield is used for domestic flights and scheduled flights to nearby Pago Pago (American Samoa) by Talofa Airways and Samoa Airways.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Fagali’I
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Apia 2km
Airport’s Complete Name	Fagali’l Airport
Latitude	-13.848260
Longitude	-171.739364
Elevation (ft and m)	129’ 42m
IATA Code	FGI
ICAO Code	NSFI
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Samoa Airways
Management Contact Person	Admin 2^nd Floor NPF Bldg Beach Road +685 22173
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	704m X 50m
Runway Orientation	10/28
Runway Surface	Tarmac
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel services are by prior arrangement with Petroleum Products Services Ltd.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	US $ 0.91
Avgas	N/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

2.2.4 Samoa Asau Airport

Airport Overview

This airfield is a small domestic airfield located in the thick dense jungle at the North West end of Savai’i. The airport is in the village of Asau and mainly services chartered flights.

There is only one rigid and roughly-surfaced runway. There are no runway lights, and there is no watchtower. Asau Airport, however, is under the main Sky Watch Tower at Faleolo International Airport.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Asau
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Asau 1.5 Km
Airport’s Complete Name	Asau Airport
Latitude	13.505187
Longitude	172.628802
Elevation (ft and m)	28’ / 8.5
IATA Code	AAU
ICAO Code	NSAU
Managing Company or Airport Authority	SAA
Management Contact Person	Magele Hoe Viali
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	640m X 50m
Runway Orientation	08/26
Runway Surface	Tarmac (ESWL 3630 Kg)
Runway Condition	Average

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	By prior arrangement with Samoa Airways	Ground Handling Services	By prior arrangement with Samoa Airways
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Refuelling is only available at this airfield by prior arrangement with Samoa Airways.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	$ US 0.91
Avgas	N/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

2.3 Samoa Road Network

Samoa’s road network is in generally good repair and is well maintained. Maintenance is contracted out to several individual companies who are responsible for their particular sector of the road network and ensure it is kept in good condition all year round. There are no obvious bottlenecks, however there may be delay issues with the ferry crossing to Savai’i in case of violent storms or cyclones. Cyclonic storms are also responsible for knocking down trees and power lines that run alongside roads, causing disruption to transport.

The government is planning to widen the main thoroughfare from Apia to Faleolo International Airport. Estimated completion for this project is mid-2020. This will improve safety and ease of truck transport on this main arterial route.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Distance Matrix

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)
	Apia	Falea-puna	Samusu	Mani-noa	Savaia	Fale-olo	Saleo-loga	Falea-lupo
Apia		20	57	107	129	33	34*	122*
Faleapuna	20		37	87	109	53	54*	142*
Samusu	57	37		50	72	90	91*	179*
Maninoa	107	87	50		22	44	43*	131*
Savaia	129	109	72	22		24	23*	11*
Faleolo	33	53	90	44	24		1*	89*
Saleologa	34*	54*	91*	43*	23*	1*		88
Falealupo	122*	142*	179*	131*	111*	89*	88

*Requires ferry crossing (2 hours)

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns: minutes
	Apia	Falea-puna	Samu-su	Mani-noa	Sav-aia	Fale-olo	Saleo-loga	Falea-lupo
Apia		23	60	120	95	50	170*	277*
Faleap-una	23		40	60	130	70	200*	300*
Samusu	80	40		60	90	120	240*	350*
Maninoa	120	60	60		30	60	180*	290*
Savaia	95	130	90	30		30	150*	260*
Faleolo	50	200	120	60	30		120*	230*
Saleo-loga	277*	200*	240*	180*	150*	120*		120*
Falea-lupo	277*	300*	350*	290*	260*	230*	120*

*Denotes trip time, including 2 hour ferry crossing

Road Security

There are no issues with Samoa road security.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Weight bridges at port ensure all weight rules are complied with before exiting the port.

Axle Load Limits	LCA Country Samoa
Truck with 2 Axles	14 mt
Truck with 3 Axles	21 mt
Truck with 4 Axles	28 mt
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles	21 mt
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles	28 mt
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles	35 mt
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles	42 mt
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles	28 mt
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles	35 mt
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles	42 mt
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles	49 mt

2.4 Samoa Waterways Assessment

Samoa has no ‘internal waterways’, however ferries provide a vital link between the 2 main islands of Upolo and Savai’i. The Government of Samoa established the Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) in 1974 with the objective of operating a vehicular and passenger ferry service between the main Samoan islands. The SSC now operates a fleet of five (5) vessels providing travel to Salelologa, Savai’i from Mulifanua (and vice versa) daily, and sailings once a week to American Samoa. The same vessels also service charter requests including the transportation of gas (dangerous goods) across to Savai’i. They also charter to Tokelau, American Samoa, the Cook Islands and the Swain Islands.

In general, Samoan shippers and freight forwarders are satisfied with the availability of shipping space and the frequency of current shipping services. The services provided by shipping lines are considered reliable and of a satisfactory quality.

Details on timetables and fares can be accessed at http://www.samoashipping.com/timetable-and-fares

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Travel Time Matrix

The times cited in the table below are in hours and are for either barges or ferries, as a guideline.

	Mulifanua	Salelologa	Apia	Pago Pago
Mulifanua		1.5	N/a	N/a
Salelologa	1.5		N/a	N/a
Apia	N/a	N/a		8
Pago Pago	N/a	N/a	8

M.V Lady Naomi

M.V Lady Samoa III

M.V Samoa Express

M.V Fotu o Samoa II

2.5 Samoa Storage Assessment

Samoa has limited warehousing capacities throughout the country. In the main centre of Apia transport, wholesale food and hardware companies fully utilise their storage capacities, and some may be willing to provide ad-hoc support in time of emergencies. There are many flat areas, suitable for either container storage or the erection of Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) if required in an emergency situation (e.g. Betham Brothers Enterprises have 2 acres security fenced).

There are also school and church buildings that would be available for temporary storage.

In the villages, the churches are the most appropriate temporary storage facilities; the Mormon churches particularly are very solid and located in fenced and protected environments. Each village has churches on its territory, and there are also many open-sided meeting houses (Fale Tele) throughout all villages.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List here.

Commercial Storage

Containers are generally used for short-term storage; these are readily available for rental or procurement.

Around the port, a network of container depots and pack/unpack facilities can be seen. Some important warehousing and distribution centres have sprung up, but these are often dedicated to major commodities, such as industrial products. The Port of Apia handles the majority of export and import cargo, and the minor ports have little or no storage facilities.

There are few facilities that could be considered intermodal sites. At the ports there are the usual on-wharf container stacking areas and limited covered packing/unpacking facilities within the port precincts. Some private sector transport companies and shipping lines have off-wharf container depots providing some consolidation areas for container storage. There are also some industry specific warehouse and distribution centres but little in the way of common user stores.

Location

Owner

Available for Rent

Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

Type [1]

Access [2]

Condition [3]

Apia

Betham Bros. Enterprises

Yes

8000 m²

Open storage, fenced

Flat

n/a

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organisations

Storage capacities at the main logistics hubs (i.e. Apia port, Faleolo International airport) are available for emergency operations, however the size and operational aspects of those capacities are only sufficient for small to medium scale scenarios. Any large-scale emergency operations will need additional storage capacities.

In the secured area of the International Airport (13°49'52.37"S 172° 0'7.82"W), land is available for setting up MSUs. This land is in a flood-free area but should require a raised platform before MSU’s are erected (in case of heavy rains).

The International Airport is in a disaster-prone area (cyclone surge waves).

Near the NEOC / Fire Division compound, a disaster-free area, land is also available for setting up MSUs (13°50'30.35"S 171°48'36.47"W).

The land is in a flood free area but should require a raised platform before MSUs are erected (in case of heavy rains).

Contingency Stocks

Several agencies manage pre-positioned stock of humanitarian contingency items in various locations throughout in the country. The largest of these, Red Cross, aim to have stocks of tarps, tents, water containers, WASH items blankets etc. in quantities sufficient to supply 10% of the population of each area stocks are prepositioned in.

Shipping containers are used for storage and are generally fully utilized. There are ongoing plans to share storage space between agencies. This is being coordinated by the WFP (Fiji office).

The following agencies have prepositioned stock in Samoa: Samoa Red Cross, Caritas, NDMO, ADRA and Rotary.

For further details, all monthly stockpile mapping is posted through the Pacific Page under ‘Preparedness’ on the Global Log Cluster website.

See the following link https://logcluster.org/preparedness/pacific

Public Sector Storage

There is no public sector storage of any significant capacity available.

Cold Chain Storage

Local cool chain storage is limited to private facilities used by food wholesalers and retailers and is generally fully utilized. They often consist of refrigerated containers. For incoming agencies these should be arranged prior to arriving.

2.6 Samoa Milling Assessment

There is no milling capacity, as there are no milling facilities in Samoa.

	Samoan Shipping Corporation
Number of Boats	2
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (mt / m³)	M.V Lady Naomi - 298 tons M.V Lady Samoa III – 314 tons
Number of Barges	2
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (mt / m³)	M.V Samoa Express – 130 tons M.V Fotu o Samoa II – 89 tons
Number of Tugs	Nil
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (mt / m³)	n/a