2.1.2 FIJI Port of LAUTOKA
Port Overview
Fiji Ports Terminal Limited (FPTL) is empowered to manage and perform cargo handling activities in Fiji at the two main international ports of Suva and Lautoka. Approximately 95% of Fiji’s imports and exports are handled through these two facilities. Lautoka is the second largest port of entry in Fiji and handles the bulk of Fiji’s sugar and woodchips exports along with a considerable volume of containerized and general cargo. The border control agencies, customs and biosecurity are also located inside the port facility and provide their services to the port users.
The Lautoka Port has a total land area of around 2 ha. The approach channel is capable of catering vessels with a maximum draft of 10.5 meters. Minimum depth alongside container berth is 11.5 meters and maximum permissible draft alongside cargo berth is 10.5 meters. The height of the berth from the water level is 3.5 meters.
Lautoka port has three alongside berth facilities with a maximum depth of 11 meters and has the capacity to accommodate 2800 TEUs container or handy-max sized general cargo vessels. The 295 meter Queens Wharf is the main berth offered to the large vessels that call at Lautoka. Approximately 150 meters of this berth is constructed as a modern quay facility whilst 140 meters remain on piles.
Port website: Lautoka Port – Queens Wharf
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
FIJI |
Province or District |
Ba |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Lautoka City Distance – 2 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Queens Wharf – Lautoka Port |
Latitude |
-17.61667 |
Longitude |
177.46667 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
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North Quay is operated by FPCL; Fiji Sugar/Woodchips Terminal is operated by the respective companies |
Management Contact Person |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Nadi International Airport LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: Fiji Airways |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Company |
Physical Address |
Website & Email |
Phone Number |
Description of Duties |
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Fiji Ports Corporation Limited |
Queens Wharf Road, Lautoka |
+679 6662 160 |
Sea Port Management |
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Fiji Ports Terminal Limited |
Queens Wharf Road, Lautoka |
+679 8928 845 |
Port Operations |
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Fiji Customs and Revenue Services |
Queens Wharf Road, Lautoka |
+679 3244 503 |
Board Control |
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Bio Security Authority of Fiji |
Queens Wharf Road, Lautoka |
+679 6665 984 |
Board Control |
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Williams and Gosling (Lautoka) |
Lot 9 Royal Palm Road, Navutu, Lautoka |
+679 6664 090 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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Carpenters Shipping (Lautoka) |
Veitari Street, Lautoka |
+679 9996 486 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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Swire Shipping |
6 Sautamata Street, Lautoka |
+679 6660 577 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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Shipping Services (Lautoka) |
Suites 3&4 Niranjan Building, Lautoka |
+679 6667 677 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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Campbell's Shipping Agency |
Queens Wharf Road, Lautoka |
+679 6663 665 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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NPT Agency |
Lot 9 Royal Palm Road, Navutu, Lautoka |
+679 6650 667 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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Coral Sea Shipping PTE limited |
4 Ewans Place, Nadi |
+679 6703 589 |
Shipping Line Agent |
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Bargain Box |
Kashmir Industrial Subdivision, Lautoka |
+679 9908 596 |
Transport Company |
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General Machinery |
21 Bouwalu Street, Lautoka |
+679 9945 004 |
Transport Company |
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All Engineering Fiji Pte Ltd |
12 Ravouvou Street, Lautoka |
+679 9929 309 |
Transport Company |
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Sun West Transport Services |
Naikabula Road |
+679 8724 890 |
Transport Company |
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MY Group OF Companies |
Navutu Industrial |
+679 9984 667 |
Transport Company |
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RPA Group Fiji Ltd |
Wailekutu, Suva |
+679 9998 606 |
Transport Company |
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Sen Brothers Trucking |
Navutu Industrial |
+679 9904 747 |
Transport Company |
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Natural Waters OF Viti Ltd |
Naikabula Road |
+679 7908 733 |
Transport Company |
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Sensons Transport Ltd |
Navutu Industrial |
+679 9906 740 |
Transport Company |
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Ryu Logistics Pte Limited |
Vunato Industrial |
+679 9995 562 |
Transport Company |
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 currently congested, but port congestion is experienced when there are back-to-back vessels calling Lautoka Port.
There is an established priority for humanitarian cargo.
The port’s major limitations/bottlenecks are space vs increase in cargo volume.
The average waiting time (the time between arrival and berthing) is two hours from pilot station to berth.
The Cargo Handling mt includes container volume.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From (NOV) to (APR) |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
From (JAN) to (DEC) |
Other Comments |
n/a |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
217 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
82,675 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
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Bulk (MT) |
3,456 |
Break bulk (MT) |
91,427 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:
https://www.fijiportsterminal.com/_files/ugd/01d667_d64b3a74379747558323160f9b28b1b2.pdf
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Container Berth |
3 |
150 |
10.7 |
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New West Berth Draft = 10.7m
New East Berth Draft = 8.7m
Old West Berth Draft = 10.0m
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
n/a |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
n/a |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
New West & Old West Berths |
Other Imports |
New West/ Old West/ New East Berths |
Port Handling Equipment
Handling equipment is managed and maintained by Fiji Ports Terminal Limited.
Equipment |
Available
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Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 |
Primary Working Crane at the Port of Lautoka |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
To be introduced in the 2nd half of 2023 |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
3 |
Under maintenance |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
11 |
6 x Top Lifters 2 x Empty Handlers |
Container Facilities
There are 4 container stacking areas are the Port of Lautoka
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New West Extension – primarily for export FCL container stacking
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Old West Area – primarily for import/ export MTY container stacking
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Yard 3 – primary location for export FCL container stacking
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Yard 4 – primary location for import FCL container stacking
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
4 |
4 |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
n/a |
n/a |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
3 |
3 |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
80 |
15 |
Number of Reefer Stations |
36 |
36 |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
80 |
30 |
NOTE: During emergencies such as natural disasters, the Port is closed for safety reasons and monitored by a standby team. All cargo and equipment in the Port is stacked and positioned safely prior to the arrival of the natural disasters.
Customers are also advised ahead of time to clear cargo from the Port.
Customs Guidance
FRCS is part of Boarder Control. In terms of vessel operations, FRCS undertakes duties such has vetting of import and export manifests for potential national security threats. The x-ray machine at the Port of Lautoka assists with scanning containers. FRCS also carries out vessel boarding and clearance. (Website: https://www.frcs.org.fj)
For more information on customs in Fiji, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There are no multipurpose facilities at the port. RoRo facilities are available at the New West & Old West Berths.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
Grain and bulk operations are handled at the Old West and New East berths at the Port of Lautoka. Grain and fertilizer vessels utilize the Old West berth and clinker vessels utilize the New East berths.
Product |
Company |
Website |
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Grain |
Punjas Group |
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Fertilizer |
South Pacific Fertilizers Pte Ltd |
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Clinker |
Tengy Cement Fiji |
https://www.semantictrade.com/listing/tengy-cement-lautoka-fiji |
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There are 4 container stacking areas at the Port of Lautoka:
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New West Extension – primarily for export FCL container stacking
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Old West Area – primarily for import/ export MTY container stacking
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Yard 3 – primary location for export FCL container stacking
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Yard 4 – primary location for import FCL container stacking
There are no warehouses at the Port of Lautoka. All food supplies are stored in shipping containers.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
3 |
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General Cargo |
4 |
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NOTE: Bagged Cargo includes pallets and cartons which is storage at the Main Shed while awaiting loading.
Stevedoring
All stevedoring activities and engaged duties for vessel operations is done by Fiji Ports Terminal Limited. There are a total of 92 stevedores.
Hinterland Information
Import deliveries are taken via trucks from the various trucking companies that are hired by the ship agencies and customs clearing agencies.
Port Security
Security at the Lautoka Port is provided by a private security company. All visitors to the port must contact Fiji Ports Terminal Limited beforehand to obtain approval and arrange security passes. Whilst moving around the port area (quayside and container yard), visitors must be accompanied by a port security officer or a staff member from Fiji Ports Terminal Limited.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |