Samoa
Country Name |
Samoa |
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Official Country Name |
Independent State of Samoa |
Table of Contents
2 Samoa Logistics Infrastructure
2.1 Samoa Port Assessment
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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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 |
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Vessel Calls |
532 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
32,000 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016 |
|
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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 |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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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 |
150 - 200 |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
150 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
400 in a 24 hour period |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang 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:
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 |
|
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
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 |
|
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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 |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang 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 |
|
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
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 |
|
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang 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 |
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 |
|
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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
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 within the port.
Seasonal Constraints |
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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) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang 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 |
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 |
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Faleolo |
Nearest Town or City |
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
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
747 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
747 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
Heavy x 2 or Medium x 3 |
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Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
120m2 to any weight. |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (mt) |
N/a |
Max Height (m) |
N/a |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes. JCB (x3) Max. 5 mt each to 747 height (7m) |
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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 120m2. 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 |
|
|
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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 |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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Parking |
$70 /1000kg 3 to 24 hrs
$1.40/1000kg 24 hrs and over |
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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 |
|
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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 |
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Maota |
Nearest Town or City |
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 |
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---|---|---|---|
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 |
|
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Fagali’I |
Nearest Town or City |
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 2nd 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 |
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---|---|---|---|
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)
No
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 |
|
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Asau |
Nearest Town or City |
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)
No
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) |
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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 |
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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
Company Information
Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC)) has existed for over 40 years since being set up by the Samoan Government. They are experienced in local sea transportation, as well as regional services to Tokelau, the Swains Islands and Cook Islands. Whilst SSC does not have a legislative monopoly, its established position and the small scale of the market have tended to discourage new entrants. It maintains a safe and efficient service.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Samoan Shipping Corporation |
|
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Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers |
Nil |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
Nil |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passengers |
(1) M.V Samoa Express - 60 pax |
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
(3) M.V Fotu o Samoa II - 110 pax M.V Lady Samoa III - 740 pax M.V Lady Naomi - 220 pax |
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 |
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 |
|
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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] |
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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.
Samoa - 1 Samoa Country Profile
Generic Information
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa and, until 4 July 1997, known as Western Samoa, is a unitary parliamentary democracy with eleven administrative divisions. The two main islands are Savai'i and Upolu with four smaller islands surrounding the landmasses. The capital city is Apia. The Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a unique Samoan language and Samoan cultural identity.
Samoa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Western Samoa was admitted to the United Nations on 15 December 1976.
Generic country information can be located from sources, which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Samoa Wikipedia Country Information
Samoa Economist Intelligence Unit Information*
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Information
Samoa UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Facts and Figures
1.1 Samoa Humanitarian Background
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
In 1997 and 1998, lengthy droughts occurred, with one lasting over six weeks on Savai’i, extending over some 200 km2. This caused massive fires, and destroyed 80% of food crops. A Level One meteorological drought was declared in 2015. Impacts of a meteorological drought include the likely failure of certain weed and grass species due to precipitation deficiency, reduced ground water recharge, reduced surface water flow and water availability, and the increase risk of forest and bush fires. Prolonged drought causes failure of water intakes in rural areas. A lack of adequate water trucks means water supply to these areas is limited. Private contractors’ water trucks are used at significant cost. Crops fail and there are significant economic losses. The environmental impact is high as streams dry up, compounded by needing to take water from them to augment town supply. Villages suffer, as there is limited water storage. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
In 1917, a magnitude 8.5+ earthquake occurred some 200 km southwest of Samoa. A repeat of an event of this size is likely to generate peak ground accelerations of 0.1 to 0.2g and correspond with a local felt intensity of Modified Mercalli (MM) VII to VIII. This is likely to cause land sliding and damage to unreinforced buildings. A small tsunami may be generated (as it was for the 1917 event).No major infrastructure damage or loss of life is anticipated. Crops not affected (cf. tsunami or cyclone). |
Epidemics |
Yes (historic) |
In 1918, approximately 8500 people (one-fifth of the population) died of influenza. |
Extreme Temperatures |
No |
|
Flooding |
Yes |
Flooding associated with cyclones and earthquakes (storm surges, tsunamis) has been a source of damage in recent years. Flooding due to other causes (in particular, heavy rainfall) was not a major concern in the past, but it is now occurring with increased frequency, presumably as a result of long-term changes in weather patterns. |
Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Taro beetle causing Leaf Blight which seriously affects Samoa’s staple crop, taro, placing domestic food supply and exports at risk. Eradication is difficult and expensive. |
Mudslides |
Yes (minor risk) |
Landslides in Samoa are usually caused by heavy rainfall. Earthquakes can also trigger landslides. Landslide hazard zones and soil instability areas have been mapped for the whole of Samoa. If landslides occur, it is highly likely that major damage to infrastructure such as roads, water pipes, electricity, and communication would occur. They are unlikely to cause fatalities as most unstable areas are away from human settlements. There is a lot of quarrying activities which may cause soil instability in the future. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No (but possible) |
Explosive eruption on the east-west or north rift zones on Savai’i within the next 50 – 100 years is predicted. It is more likely that areas on the northern half of Savai’i will be more vulnerable to the consequent effects. Damage will be greatest on adjacent flora and fauna, infrastructure, tourism, subsistence agriculture and fisheries, and general property damage. The airport would be closed for prolonged periods (due to ash). No loss of life is anticipated. Some villages may have to be permanently relocated. |
High Waves / Surges |
No (but possible) |
A tsunami with a mean run-up of between 7 and 9 metres has a return period of between 50 and 100 years based on a probability analysis of historical records. Significant damage to unprotected coastal areas will occur. Subsistence crop loss and damage to coastal infrastructure. Fishing industry affected. Significant property damage. Loss of life would be expected for both tsunami generated some distance away (e.g. Chile-Peru region) despite warning of approximately 13 hours, and more significantly for tsunami generated in the region (e.g. Tonga-Kermadec trench) as warning periods will be much shorter. |
Wildfires |
Yes |
In drought situations. Large scrub fire threatening one or more villages. Unlikely to cause fatalities as it won’t be that fast moving due to fuels being normally fairly moist. Loss of crops likely. Few structures affected. Fire service resources used to protect villages but no capability to fight fire in rural areas. Potential for it to get out of control, particularly on Savai’i |
High Winds |
Yes |
Cyclones have been the worst external threat to Samoa. Since 1981, there have been over 15 major cyclones with wind speeds ranging from “gale force” (8 events) through “storm force” (2 events) to “hurricane force” (5 events). Three hurricanes (Ofa in 1990, Val in 1991, Heta in 2004) caused massive devastation. In addition to wind damage, cyclones have often resulted in tidal surges, which also caused serious damage. Cyclone Gita in 2018 caused extensive flooding, rivers burst their banks and houses were inundated. More than 200 people needed emergency shelter. . A state of disaster was declared. |
Other Comments |
Other Comments: Samoa is exposed to a number of hazards, some of which are seasonal, such as tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, whilst other present an ever present threat, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruption, tsunamis, epidemics, industrial hazards, and exotic plant diseases. |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
No |
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International Conflict |
No |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
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Refugees Present |
No |
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Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
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Other Comments |
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For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
November - April |
Paved and sealed road are generally OK through the wet season. Nevertheless, rains on the main roads could make driving a hazard. During the wet season, floods, flash floods and landslides may happen, resulting in roads, crossroads or bridges closures. Wet / cyclonic season last from November to April. Power lines running along road verges occasionally cause blockages when brought down by high winds. |
Secondary Road Transport |
November - April |
The secondary roads network is often not in a perfect condition and may be quickly affected by rainfall, making them temporarily impassable. During the wet season, floods, flash floods and landslides may happen, resulting in roads, crossroads or bridges closures. |
Rail Transport |
N/A |
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Air Transport |
November - April |
Generally reliable all year. Heavy rain falls / cyclones occassionally impact air transport operations, resulting in delays, flights cancellations and temporary airports/airstrips closures. The secondary airstrips may be unusable at times during the wet season. |
Waterway Transport |
November - April |
Interislands waterways transport may be affected during the wet / cyclonic seasons. Main Port of Apia is affected by swells (Oct. – March) resulting in delays to berthing and unloading. |
There are generally no seasonal constraints or pinch points. Heavy rainfall and high winds during the cyclonic season are the likely issues.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
November - April |
During the wet / cyclonic seasons, days of torrential rain may flood roads, cut power and water supplies, closing accesses to transport and storage infrastructures, impacting handling / packaging operations and making access of manpower problematic. Nevertheless, it is very difficult to forecast and anticipate those constraints. |
Handling |
November - April |
As above |
Other |
During the wet / cyclonic seasons, days of torrential rain may flood rivers, bridges and roads, cut power and water supplies, closing accesses to villages or even small towns and triggering a state of emergency.
There are no other seasonal affects than the weather related ones . |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
GOVERNMENT
The Government has been proactive in working toward a coordinated emergency management programme involving all response agencies to deal with emergencies and disasters. It has emergency response plans in place to deal with rapid onset disasters. The Ministry for Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has oversight for The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), which works with National Emergency Services and Response Agencies such as Police, Fire and Ambulance in addition to humanitarian agencies including United Nations organisations and other NGO’s to increase the capacity and capability of the country to respond and recover from disasters.
Government organisations also coordinate with NZ and Australian Military Forces through the NDMO if their assistance is required. National organisations have monthly coordination meetings and at least bi-annually conduct national response exercises.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY
There are a number of humanitarian organisations present; Red Cross, Adventist Disaster Relief Association, Caritas, and the UN agencies; UNICEF, WHO, FAO.
Their activities are coordinated through the NDMO.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
1.2 Samoa National Regulatory Departments
Office of the Regulator
The Office of the Regulator ("OOTR") is Samoa’s Regulator for the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sectors.
The Regulator is tasked with implementing the licensing of telecommunications, broadcasting and postal services, promotion of new services and investment, consumer protection, prevention of anti-competitive activities by service providers, and management of the radio spectrum and national number plans.
Responsibilities include overseeing licensee’s compliance with the Acts, monitoring the market for anti-competitive behaviour, pricing issues, interconnection and universal access. The Division is also required to investigate and resolve consumer complaints and ensure quality of service.
The Ministry Of Transport - Civil Aviation
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is designated under the Act as the Civil Aviation Authority for Samoa, a role now with the Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure (MWTI).
The Civil Aviation Division of the MWTI is tasked with enforcing the 1998 Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Rules (CARs) & Regulations 2000 and advising the CEO on civil aviation policies to ensure Samoa complies with its obligations under ratified International Conventions, Treaties and Agreements.
The primary legislation governing civil aviation in Samoa is the Civil Aviation Act 1998 with the Civil Aviation Rules and Regulations 2000 as the secondary legislations.
Under its legal mandates, the Civil Aviation Division has responsibility for the safety oversight of all Civil Aviation Activities in Samoa, including:
- Air Operations
- Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness
- Maintenance Organisations
- Aerodrome Standards and Rescue Fire Services
- Aviation and Airline Security
- Air Traffic Services
- Airport Telecommunication
- Supply Organisations
- Personnel Licensing
- Monitor Samoa's compliance with its obligations under existing Air Services Agreements
- Facilitate the issue of Air Service Licenses
- Maintain Samoa's Aircraft Register
- Facilitate the issue of Civil Aviation Certificates - Air Operator, Airworthiness, Certificated Organisations etc.
- Validate Foreign Pilot's Licenses, Aircraft Engineering Licenses and issue Air Traffic Services Licenses
- Facilitate the entry regulation of itinerant aircraft into Samoan airports
The Pacific Aviation Safety Office conducts the technical surveillance, assessment and safety auditing.
Maritime Division
The Maritime Division assist the Chief Executive Officer in dealing with matters regarding Maritime Policies and regulations on national, regional and international levels. It is responsible for overseeing all maritime transportation and related activities in Samoa.
Essential Regulatory Services
- Ship Registration
- Ship Surveying and Inspection
- Shipping Crew Training and Certification
- Ship Safety Clearances
- Seafarers Employment Contracts
- Security Assessment of ISPS Port Facilities and Ships
- ISPS Audit of Ports and Ships
- Approval Training Modules School of Maritime Training
- STCW Audit Maritime Training Institution
- Flag State, Coastal State and Port State Implementation
- Technical Advice of International Convention and National Maritime Legislation to Shipping Industries, Ports, Training Institute and Seafarers
- Monitor Compliance of International Convention and National Legislation
Land Transport
- Enforce construction standards for roads and drainage including pedestrian safety and climate resilience;
- Integrate best practice climate resilience measures into the design and planning of all transport networks;
- Ensure integrated development efforts with all other utility services.
- To provide a "point of contact" of the Ministry to serve as the primary liaison with the parties; and
- To establish the national network of public drains and provide details of that network to parties
- Regulate and monitor land transport network in Samoa
Ministry for Revenue - Customs Services
- To manage and administer the taxation systems in a way that encourages compliance by all taxpayers
- To facilitate trade and the movement of people across borders while at the same time protecting the community and ensuring compliance with laws; and
- To efficiently collect the correct revenue due to the State
Samoa Quarantine Service
Samoa Quarantine Service (SQS) is part of the Ministry of
Agriculture, and its main job is to protect Samoa against
incursions of unwanted organisms such as animal and plant pests and
diseases, weed species, or anything else that could alter its
environment.
The Samoa Quarantine Service operates a twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week service, maintaining a presence at key points for entry of biosecurity risk goods - airports, seaports, cargo depots and the mail centre at Apia.
The Samoa Quarantine Service works in tandem with other inspection agencies at the border (Immigration, Customs and Health) for a whole-of-government approach to border protection.
Ministry of Health
Policy advice and regulatory management to ensure that legislations, regulations, and policies are adhered to for safe and quality of health systems
Policy advice on the monitoring and evaluation of health standards to maintain an efficient, transparent, and accountable health system that will impact on health status of Samoans
Serves to manage, coordinate and provide the linking mechanisms between participating ministerial entities and sector partners involved in the Health Sector Wide Approach Program, to improve and harmonize the effectiveness of donor aid and health systems performance within the context of the MOH Act 2006.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Responsible for land management and for promoting the use of alternative energy sources to mitigate the effects of climate change.
This ministry has oversight for the Samoa National Disaster Management Office
Chamber of Commerce
The Samoa Chamber Of Commerce has over 400 members. It is a well-structured organisation with a good database of contacts throughout all sectors of the business community.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Samoa Government Contact List
1.3 Samoa Customs Information
Faleolo International Airport and Apia Port are the main entry points for commodities in Samoa. For these two places, customs can be contacted through the central Customs Department Office in Apia.
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
4.1 Samoa Government Contact List
Emergency Response
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
N/a |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Oceania Customs Organisation PICTA SPARTECA |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
Relative to disaster response, when the state of emergency is declared by the Head of States, aid from UN and other agencies, countries and organisations are exempted from duties and taxes. The exemption can be granted upon provision the letter from National Disaster Recovery Committee to confirm that this is disaster relief supplies. The exception will apply to prohibited and restricted items as well as motor vehicles.
Organisational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
- The UN Agencies is required to be registered similar to all other importers. - The registration will be required with the Inland Revenue Department of the Ministry for Revenue, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Labour for companies and non-profit & non -governmental and Customs for the importer code - A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Finance is also required to accompany each shipment dependent of the usage. This is a confirmation on eligibility and the period of which the imported items will be subject to exemption
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Non-Governmental Organisations |
As for UN Agencies (above) |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
- Appendix 5.2 is the schedule of concessions which also provides conditions and persons who are eligible particularly that of Diplomatic Mission and International Organisations including the UN |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) UN & NGO |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
The requirement is that the commercial invoice is to presented for clearance. In the absence of the invoice or value for Customs purposes, the goods will be examined and given a value based on the result of the examination. |
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
The BOL or AWB is the requirement for clearance. Except in the case of postal package, a confirmation card from the post office is required |
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
A letter confirming the donation is required from the exporter as a declaration. An invoice stating donated items and given a value declared for Customs purposes is also sufficient |
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Packing Lists |
Packing list is mandatory for shipments and this is mainly emphasized on clearance of mixed containers and |
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Other Documents |
There is also the requirement for letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and the Ministry of Finance confirming the eligibility of items for duty concessions |
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Additional Notes |
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Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
The minimum required documents for import are:
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Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
-Drugs and precursors -Spirits of more than 40% alcohol volume -Honey - Firearms of a specific type *the list is made available in Schedule 1 of the Customs Act 2014
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General Restrictions |
Firearms of a particular type Quarantine items |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) for UN & NGO |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Invoice |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifesto |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifesto |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifesto |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifesto |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifesto |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifesto |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Yes Original |
Packing Lists |
Packing list / container list, Yes, Original |
Packing list / container list, Yes, Original |
Packing list / container list, Yes, Original |
Packing list / container list, Yes, Original |
Packing list / container list, Yes, Original |
Packing list / container list, Yes, Original |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other Documents |
Quatantine |
n/a |
Ministry of Health approval is required for restricted medicines prior to importation |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Additional Notes |
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Samoa Customs Additional Information
International assistance request Procedures
Requests for international assistance can only be submitted to aid agencies and donors by the National Disaster Council when it becomes clear that the situation at hand is beyond the capabilities of the existing national resources. The DAC will centralise all agencies’ needs, and will advise the NDC accordingly. When a formal request for assistance has been approved by NDC, the Aid Co-ordination Committee - through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - will be responsible for liaising directly with international aid agencies and donors to solicit and garner requested assistance.
Upon arrival, the Aid Coordination Committee will facilitate the clearance process and ensure the proper distribution of all relief assistance. The distribution of aid to communities will be coordinated by the DAC, in accordance with the findings of the detailed needs assessments that were carried out. The Aid Co-ordination committee through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for providing information on donors’ assistance to border control agencies including Samoa Airport Authority, Samoa Ports Authority, Ministry of Revenue (Customs) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries to facilitate the necessary arrangements for clearance of all donors’ assistance being provided for disaster relief purposes. This information is to include details on the type, quantity, source and means of transportation, arrival point, and estimated time of arrival of such assistance.
Goods purchased locally with disaster relief funding are to be exempt of duty but subject to the decision by the NDC in consultation with DAC.
Transit Regime
The concept of transit does not apply in the context of Samoa.
3 Samoa Logistics Services
Samoa Logistics Services
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3.1 Samoa Fuel
Fuel Overview
Fuel is imported by tanker ships from Singapore and stored at the government-owned fuel farm in Sogi, Apia.
In 1998, the government nationalised all storage facilities in Samoa and then tendered the rights to distribute fuel throughout the country. Currently, Petroleum Product Supplies Ltd (PPS) has the sole rights for fuel (diesel, petrol, Jet A-1) distribution to private retail outlets, the port and airports.
Fuel tanker ships bringing fuel from Singapore are regularly delayed, but this has never resulted in fuel shortages to distributors or consumers, or the need to ration fuel. Generally there are no issues with supply or distribution.
Fuel farm storage capacity:
Diesel: 8,700 mt (equivalent to 70 days consumption @ av. usage of 125 mt/day)
Petrol: 4,400 mt (equivalent to 56 days consumption @ av. usage of 78 mt/day)
Jet A-1: 2,400 mt (equivalent to 70 days consumption @ av. usage of 34 mt/day)
Reserve levels are kept at 18 days of consumption.
PPS has a storage capacity at Faleolo Airport of 534 mt of Jet A-1 fuel.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: HQ staff will input links to sections 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List here.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
Pricing is based on the wholesale price of the fuel sourced from Singapore. Price is set by PPS at the start of each month and held for the month, as a policy of government regulation. The price of fuel changes monthly, reflecting the shift in the Singapore market’s wholesale rate.
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 07/08/2018 (local currency and USD) |
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Petrol |
$ ST 2.79 - $ US 1.08 |
Diesel |
$ ST 2.83 - $ US 1.10 |
Paraffin |
$ ST 2.47 - $ US 0.96 |
Jet A-1 |
$ ST 2.34 - $ US 0.91 |
Seasonal Variations
There are no seasons/seasonal variations in Samoa. However, Singapore wholesale prices do tend to rise in response to higher demand for heating fuel during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, and consequently affect Samoan fuel prices.
Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities for the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel, such as for the military?) |
No (however if import tankers are late, PPS will prioritise local demand before supplying foreign shipping vessels. Occurs possibly once a year). |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income/vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No (N.B. Fuel cost is the same on Savai’i despite the extra transport cost.) |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Imports have a 16-day transit and are booked 3 months in advance. Locating fuel from other destinations can expand supply. |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier/distributor to supply its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
PPS has it own tanker trucks for distribution. It has a total of 18, ranging in capacity from 5.000 L to 30,000 L. Savai’i Island is supplied by charter vessel; the vessel’s bulk tanks carry diesel, and petrol is transported on deck using ISO tanks. The 2 small Channel Islands are not supplied by PPS. Current capacity is sufficient for local needs and the supplier could cater for increased demand if required by the humanitarian community.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Fuel quality standards are to international specifications and a recognised New Zealand laboratory carries out all testing.
Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
No, but standards adhered to are API standards. Jet A-1 adheres to JIG standards. |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
Ministry of Finance has oversight for fuel purchases, facilities and distribution. |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes, there are regular audits. |
Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
No |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Independent Petroleum Laboratory (IPL) |
Name |
IPL Ltd. |
Address |
39 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand. |
Telephone and Fax |
+64 6 758 4262 |
Contact |
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Standards Used |
DEF-STAN 091-91) |
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Please note: WFP/Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.2 Samoa Transporters
Samoa is well served by transporters; there are several large operators who dominate the market by virtue of their ability to procure new equipment from New Zealand or Australia. (The government has legislated against importing trucks over 10 years old, making purchase costs prohibitive for most single unit owner-drivers to enter the market.) They operate well-maintained fleets and are capable of satisfying local demand, and any anticipated surge demand in case of a disaster response. There are also adequate supplies of road contractor machinery and handling equipment in the country. There are large numbers of privately-owned, smaller, flat deck trucks that would be available to lease or contract for smaller capacity transport requirements (3-5 mt). It is impractical for foreign operators to enter the market due to the isolated nature of the country.
The island of Savai’i has a contractor with 2 x 20’ container side lifter trucks, which is adequate for local requirements. If other equipment is required, it is transported to the island by chartered barge.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.7 Transporter Contact List
Betham Bros Enterprises Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Upolo & Savai’i |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
20’ container side lifter |
2 |
24 mt |
Good |
40’ container side lifter |
4 |
30 mt |
Good |
Dyna Flat Deck |
2 |
7 mt |
One has Hi-Ab crane fitted |
Dyna Flat Deck |
1 |
10 |
Good |
40’ trailer |
4 |
30 |
Good |
Forklift |
4 2 1 1 |
3 13 25 35 |
Good Good Good Stationed at the Port |
Blue Bird Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Upolo |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
20’ container side lifter |
3 |
24 mt |
Good |
40’ container side lifter |
1 |
30 mt |
Good |
40’ trailer |
3 |
30 |
Good |
Forklift |
1 1 |
13 35 |
Good Stationed at the Port |
Ah Liki Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Upolo |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
20’ container side lifter |
2 |
24 mt |
Good |
40’ container side lifter |
2 |
30 mt |
Good |
Dyna Flat Deck |
3 |
7 mt |
Good |
Dyna Flat Deck |
4 |
10 |
Good |
Forklift |
1 |
25 |
Good |
Silva Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Upolo |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
20’ container side lifter |
5 |
24 mt |
Good |
40’ container side lifter |
10 |
30 mt |
Good |
Dyna Flat Deck |
10 |
7 mt |
Good |
Dyna Flat Deck |
4 |
10 |
Good |
40’ trailer |
3 |
30 |
Good |
Flatbed 10 wheeler 6 wheeler |
4 4 |
10 7 |
Good |
Mobile Crane |
2 |
30 |
Good |
Forklift |
6 2 1 1 |
3 13 25 35 |
Good Good Good Stationed at the Port |
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Please note: The WFP/Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 Samoa Additional Service Providers
Overview
Samoa is generally well-placed to provide services that may be required by agencies. All normal facilities and supplies are readily available and there are plenty of local, skilled operators, services and tradespeople. Due to a lack of manufacturing capacity in country, if very large numbers of particular items (e.g. tents, small generators) are required, it should be noted that importation would be required, generally from Australia (10-13 days) or New Zealand (5-7 days) by sea.
For more information on company contact details, please see the
following link: 4.8 Additional Service
Provision Contact List
Accommodation
Due to its attraction as a tourist destination, there is an abundance of accommodation options in Samoa ranging from 4-star hotels to bungalow-style beach accommodation. In the advent of a humanitarian crisis, there is unlikely to be any tourist demand for these beds. There are sufficient accommodation options available that meet the minimum-security options for agencies.
Electricity and Power
Voltage in Samoa is 240V.
The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) is a state-owned enterprise, established under the Electric Power Corporation Act 1980 to generate, transmit, distribute and sell electricity throughout Samoa. The utility operates as a separate entity and is defined as a public trading body under the Public Bodies Act (2001), with the principal objective of operating as a commercial business. The corporation now provides power to 98 per cent of the population of Samoa. EPC’s power system is comprised of a grid on each of Upolu and Savai’i islands, which together account for nearly all energy sales, and small stand-alone solar and diesel generation schemes on two isolated islands.
EPC is governed by a board of directors that is responsible to the Minister of Public Enterprises.
The main source of power is from the National Grid; however, many hotels and businesses have standby generators in place, leftover from several years ago when supply from the grid was erratic. Very few interruptions to supply are experienced now, (potentially once or twice a year for 1-2 hours), and are generally a result of car accidents bringing down roadside supply lines or occasional fuel blocks to diesel generators at the grid.
The country has sufficient power generation to supply the entire country at all times, and supply extends to all but the most rural areas (approximately 2% of households are without National Grid supplied power and EPC is working towards reaching these). The cost of electricity is high; this is partly a result of Samoa’s relatively high level of reliance on diesel-powered generation.
Electricity and Power Summary Table (2018) |
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Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MWh) |
Upolo Island |
Diesel |
23.112 |
76,992 |
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Hydro |
8.920 |
46,728 |
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Solar |
14.050 |
18,732 |
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Wind |
.550 |
360 |
Apolima Island |
Diesel |
.018 |
0 |
Solar |
.240 |
5.448 |
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Savai’i Island |
Diesel |
5.4 |
15,168 |
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Solar |
.240 |
144 |
Financial Services
Samoa has all financial and economic services available such as banks, credit card unions, and accountancy companies. Most have international affiliations and are trained and qualified to standards comparable to New Zealand and Australia.
National Bank Of Samoa
The National Bank of Samoa is a locally-owned and operated commercial trading bank. From its humble beginnings as a family owned and managed business in the mid ‘90’s, NBS has grown to be a major player in the Samoan banking and commercial sectors.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
National Bank Of Samoa |
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Address |
Level 1, ACC Building, Apia. Samoa P O Box 3047L Apia. Samoa lu Level 1 ACC Building, Apia |
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Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SWIFT Code NBSLWSWS
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Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
8 branches and 4 agencies throughout Samoa Corporate & Commercial, Small Business, Markets/International Trade Services, Priority Banking, Retail |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Based in Apia |
|
BANK SOUTH PACIFIC (BSP)
BSP operates in many countries throughout the South Pacific. BSP has the largest branch network in Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, with branches and sub-branches in cities, towns, and remote rural areas throughout these countries. Their branch network is complemented by electronic banking networks wherever they operate. BSP also has three 100% owned subsidiaries; BSP Capital Ltd - stockbroking and funds management in PNG; BSP Finance - specialist Asset Finance company in Fiji and PNG, and BSP Life - specialist Life Insurance company in Fiji.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Bank South Pacific (BSP) |
|
Address |
Beach Road Apia |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
BSP Swift Code: BOSPWSWS
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Corporate & Commercial, Small Business, Markets/International Trade Services, Priority Banking, Retail |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Branches and a/or agencies and ATM’s throughout the country |
|
ANZ BANK
ANZ Bank (Samoa) Limited ("ANZ Samoa") was first established in Samoa in 1990, then trading as Bank of Western Samoa. It is an international bank.
It is represented by two full branches in Apia and Vaitele, one in Savai’i and one Airport Agency at Faleolo International Airport. Their staff can assist both local and foreign customers with a comprehensive range of personal and commercial banking requirements.
Company Overview |
||
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Company Name |
ANZ Bank |
|
Address |
ANZ Bank (Samoa) Limited |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SWIFT code: ANZBWSWW |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
3 Branches, 1 agency, 18 ATM’s Corporate & Commercial, Small Business, Markets/International Trade Services, Priority Banking, Retail |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Branches and a/or agencies and ATMs throughout the country |
|
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
There are a number of clearing and forwarding agents based in Apia; most have offices or agencies close to the main port and the international airport. They are reliable and efficient with a number acting as agents for international companies such as UPS and DHL.
Handling Equipment
There is abundant freight handling equipment for lease, or operated by private contractors. Equipment is readily available and maintained in good condition. There are plenty of skilled operators. There are pallets available if required, as many goods are imported using them.
Postal and Courier Services
There are international courier services (DHL, UPS, FEDEX) operating in Samoa, principally based in Apia. They operate to international standards of reliability. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is responsible for the government-run postal service, Samoa Post, which provides efficient domestic and international parcel and letter delivery through 10 sub offices on the 2 main islands.
Printing and Publishing
There are a number of commercial printing and publishing services available in Apia with up-to-date technology for large or small printing work, including brochures and booklets, signs, posters and banners. They are easily accessible and employ capable technicians.
Taxi Companies
There are many taxi companies and taxis in Samoa. They are in good condition, safe, plentiful and easy to hail on the street, and pricing is competitive. It pays to settle on a fare before embarking on a trip as they are not metered.
Vehicle Rental
There are a number of rental car companies offering quality late model cars and vans for hire. There is generally ample supply of vehicles and an organization should be able to meet its initial needs through renting.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
Domestic waste is collected curbside using platforms or rubbish stands and wheelie bins. Commercial waste is picked up from collection areas. The government contracts out this service to the private sector. There is a special collection called Bulky Collection which includes different heavy wastes and recyclable materials. Aluminium cans are collected for recycling, however most other materials go to landfill.
Waste Disposal – Non-Hazardous
There is 100 acres set aside on the outskirts of Apia for waste landfill. The landfill is managed; all vehicles go over a weighbridge and are charged for dumping. Waste is compacted and covered on a daily basis. Basel and Waigani Convention processes are implemented.
On the island of Savai’i there is a landfill, and while not managed on a daily basis, there is a contractor using a compactor machine that visits it regularly to ensure waste is compacted and covered.
Waste disposal – Hazardous
Hazardous wastes are not allowed to dispose in the landfill. Companies and organisations are advised to store their hazardous wastes and seek disposal companies overseas for disposal. Basel and Waigani Convention processes are implemented through trans-boundary movement of wastes.
Used oil is not allowed to be disposed of at the landfill. Recycling companies are now planning to collect used oil to be shipped overseas. Major suppliers and consumers of used oil (eg; EPC, PPS) are storing their used oil to be shipped overseas. Again, Basel and Waigani Convention processes are included. E-wastes for government ministries are collected and stored in the government premises at Vaimea. Household e-wastes (bulky electrical wastes are collected through bulky waste collection), valuable items will be taken by recycling companies, others go to the specific e-waste cell at the landfill.
Wastewater is stored in septic tanks by all households. Commercial lines are connected to the Waste Water Treatment Plant system within the town area; others (including household and organisations not connected to the sewage line), will be pumped by contractors and transported to the sludge facility. Both Upolu and Savai’i have sludge facility lagoons.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and the WFP/Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: The WFP/Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.4 Samoa Telecommunications
The telecommunications infrastructure is well-established and almost 90% of the country has telephone and Internet coverage. There are 2 major telecommunication companies present, Blue Sky and Digicel, providing a competitive marketplace. There are no restrictions on obtaining SIM cards and mobile numbers, other than providing ID. Data plans are readily available through either of these 2 companies, or several smaller ISP companies.
E-Sky is a privatised Public Body. 25% is still held by the Unit Trust Of Samoa (UTOS), an investment vehicle that lets Samoan citizens take a stake in the company.
Digicel is a company owned by the Irish billionaire Dennis O’Brian, incorporated in Bermuda, and based in Jamaica.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.8 Additional Service Provision Contact List
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
nil |
Mobile Phone Providers |
Blue Sky Digicel |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
99% |
Telecommunications Regulations
The Office Of The Regulator is responsible for the issuing of all licenses in regards telecommunications and wireless transmissions. There are regulations in place for all the forms of communication listed below and permission must be granted before. For VSAT devices such as handheld Thurayas, they may be brought into the country and used with no special permission, provided an external link provider has already connected them.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
||
---|---|---|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
Satellite |
Yes |
Office of the Regulator |
HF Radio |
Yes |
Office of the Regulator |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
Office of the Regulator |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
Office of the Regulator |
GPS |
Yes |
Office of the Regulator |
VSAT |
Yes |
Office of the Regulator |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Only the larger UN agencies have VSAT phones (see table below). All agencies have radios, however since UNDSS agency left the country in 2015, they do not have a dedicated frequency to operate on.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNDP |
FAO |
ILO, UNEP, WMO, UNWomen, UNFPA |
UNICEF |
WHO |
UNESCO |
|
VHF Frequencies |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
N0 |
HF Frequencies |
N0 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Locations of Repeaters |
N/A |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
VSAT |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The Disaster Management Office and Red Cross are the only agencies that use the Emergency Radio Network (ERN).
DMO |
Red Cross |
CARITAS |
Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
VHF Frequencies |
Emergency Radio Network (ERN)
|
N/a |
N/a |
|
HF Frequencies |
N/a |
N/a |
||
Locations of Repeaters |
Upolo - Mt. Vaea, Mt. Fiamoe, Mt. Tafua Upolu, Vaovai, Afulilo Dam, Fagaloa PAS, Faleapuna & Richarson Road Savai’i - Mt. Tagotala, Mt. Lepiu, Mt. Tufutafoe, Mt. Olomanu. |
N/a |
N/a |
|
VSAT |
Yes |
Yes |
N/a |
N/a |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
There are a number of ISPs available that organizations are able to contract through, used by Samoan businesses. Reliability and bandwidths are good (4G is readily available). Netvo provides a VSAT connection, and the other providers do so via cable connection (leased from Blue Sky’s).
Internet Service Providers |
||
---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Both |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
N/A |
Broadband |
T$500/unlimited/month |
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
10 MGB/Sec |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
There are 2 MNO companies operating; Sky has 100% 3G coverage of the country, and Digicel which has 75% country coverage.
Both offer similar services including mobile money. Blue Sky has superior coverage and 4G+ in urban areas, whilst Digicel has lesser coverage and achieves a maximum of 3G speeds.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Sky |
7 nationwide |
Urban 4G+ Rural 3G |
No |
Merchant Payment, bulk disbursement, receive and make payments |
Digicel |
7 nationwide |
Urban 4G Rural 2-3G |
No |
Merchant Payment, bulk disbursement, receive and make payments |
3.5 Samoa Food and Additional Supplies
Samoa is largely self-sufficient in ‘staple’ food supplies. Major food commodities consumed are coconuts, wheat flour, pork, sugar (refined), taro (cocoyam) and vegetables. Markets and stores are plentiful and well-stocked with other imported food commodities, largely from Australia and New Zealand.
Suppliers are generally reliable, and the government will privilege national procurement over importing emergency relief items. This being said, even if nearly all NF humanitarian items (shelters, cooking kits, hygiene kits) may be found in country, the local suppliers only maintain stocks fitting with the general needs of the country, and are not ready for a surge, or for signing stand-by agreements/buffer stocks agreements with the humanitarian agencies.
In 2016, Samoa exported $89.9M and imported $427M.
The top exports of Samoa were Insulated Wire ($21.4M) (since been discontinued), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($18.7M), and Refined Petroleum ($12M) transhipped to smaller Pacific neighbours such as Tokelau. Its top imports are Refined Petroleum($41.3M), Coated Flat-Rolled Iron($20.4M), Poultry Meat ($17.8M), and cars ($13.1M).
Samoa is not a major manufacturing economy, but it does manufacture some processed agricultural products such as fruit juices and coconut products.
Generic country information can be located from sources, which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/wsm/
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and the WFP/Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: The WFP/Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.5.1 Samoa Food Suppliers
Overview
Samoa is largely self sufficient in ‘staple’ food supplies, major food commodities consumed are coconuts, flour of wheat pig meat, sugar (refined) taro (cocoyam), vegetables. Markets and stores are plentiful and well stocked with other imported food commodities, largely from Australia and New Zealand.
Most major retail brands of processed and ready to eat foods plus cereals, pulses, oil, sugar, and dairy products are available for purchase in local supermarkets and smaller retail shops.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
The retail sector is well developed, there are no global retailers present but due to a well-developed import chain many international brands are available. Retailers are stable and have established relationships with National wholesalers. Larger wholesalers have their own retail outlets. Credit may be obtained for recognised customers.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
---|---|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
1 |
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
2 |
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
4 |
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
5 |
.
Wholesale – Ah Liki
Ah Liki are a family business with interests in transportation, construction, farming and finance in addition to wholesale and retail foodstuffs.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Ah Liki Wholesale |
Address |
Palisi, Apia |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes. It owns farms and does some production of processed meat and fruits. |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes. They have a retail chain (Farmer Joes) |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, electronic and credit (recognised and approved customers) |
Other Comments or Key Information |
Outlets on Upolo and Savaii |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Outlets on Upolo and Savaii |
. |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages |
Locally produced and imported |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs |
Locally produced and imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Locally produced and imported |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices |
Locally produced and imported |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar |
Locally produced and imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper |
Imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts |
Imported |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
lard, fats and oil |
Imported |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil |
Imported |
Wholesale – Chan Mow Wholesale
The company has been operating in Samoa since 1949 and offers wholesale and retail services for food and general goods.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Chan Mow wholesale |
Address |
Beach Road, Apia |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes. They have outlet stores (supermarkets) |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, online and credit to approved customers |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages |
Locally produced and imported |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs |
Locally produced and imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Locally produced and imported |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices |
Locally produced and imported |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar |
Locally produced and imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper |
Imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts |
Imported |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
lard, fats and oil |
Imported |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil |
Imported |
Wholesale – Frankie Company Ltd
The company is a wholesaler with supermarkets in several locations in and around central Apia.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Frankie Company Ltd |
Address |
Fugalei, Apia |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes . |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
N/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash. Online, credit to approved customers |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages |
Locally produced and imported |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs |
Locally produced and imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Locally produced and imported |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices |
Locally produced and imported |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar |
Locally produced and imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper |
Imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts |
Imported |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
lard, fats and oil |
Imported |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil |
Imported |
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.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.6 Samoa Manual Labour
There is an abundance of local Samoan labour available. All workers and employers in the private sector, including government corporations and state-owned enterprises, are covered under regulations and laws such as the Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013, and the Labour and Employment Relations Regulations 2016. This act is a rebuilding of the 1972 act, which now takes into consideration the International Labour Organisation Conventions, which addresses the safeguarding of workers, and relevancy of practices. These laws are in place to ensure employers and workers are afforded certain rights, as well as to require that both parties fulfil their lawful obligations.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour deal with all complaints and grievances. The standard process for dealing with grievances ranges up to two months, and extensions may be required in some circumstances depending on the nature of the grievance, and how employers cooperate with legal obligations under the laws.
Labour Rate(s) Overview: Rates as of 08/2018 |
|
---|---|
|
Cost |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
$2,50ST = $1.00 USD |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
$3.00ST = $1.20 USD |
Skilled Worker |
$5 - $8.00ST = $2.00- $3.00 USD |
4 Samoa Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Samoa will be presented.
4.1 Samoa Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City/ Town |
Street/ Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax No. |
Website |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Works Transport & Infrastructure |
Civil Aviation |
National |
Apia |
Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi (Tatte) Building, |
Nanai jr saaga |
CEO |
(685)21611 |
|||||
Works Transport & Infrastructure |
Maritime |
National |
Apia |
Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi Tatte Building, |
Fepulea’I Faleniumarkalesana |
CEO |
(685) 28688 |
|||||
Works Transport & Infrastructure |
Land Transport |
National |
Apia |
Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi Tatte Building, |
Leilani Galuvao |
CEO |
|
(685) 21611 EXT 207
|
|
|
||
Ministry for Revenue |
Customs |
National |
Apia |
Matautu (HQ) Level 4 Development bank Building Ministry) |
Avalsa Sina Viali Fautua’ali |
CEO |
|
+685 20411 XT 201 |
+685 7752998 |
|
||
Police and Prisons |
Law and Order |
National |
Apia |
Police Headquarters Building |
|
|
+685 2222 |
|
|
|
||
Office of the Regulator |
Telecommunications |
National |
Apia |
Ootr Building, Mulinuu, Samoa |
|
|
+685 30282 |
|
|
|||
Samoa Ports Authority |
Ports administration |
National |
|
Port of Apia |
|
|
+685 6440 |
|
|
|||
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology |
Communications |
National |
Apia |
Level 6 Tatte Building, Sogi |
|
|
+685 26117 |
|
|
|||
Samoa Fire & Emergency Services Authority |
Fire and Emergency |
National |
Apia |
Apia Station |
|
|
|
+685 20404 emergency 994 |
|
|
|
|
Ministry of Natural resources & Environment |
Disaster Management Office |
National |
Apia |
Faleata, beside the Fire Station |
|
|
|
+685 20856
|
|
|
|
|
Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment |
Division Of Environment & Conservation – Waste Management |
National |
Apia |
Level 63 Tattte Building, Sogi |
|
|
|
+685 87200 XT 261 |
|
|
||
Ministry Of Agriculture & Fisheries |
Quarantine |
National |
Apia |
Level 63 Tattte Building, Sogi |
|
|
|
+685 20924
|
|
|
|
4.2 Samoa Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organisation |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Cross |
Faleata |
Tala |
Sec General |
+685 24334 |
||||
ADRA |
Lalovaea |
Sua JW |
Country Dir. |
+685 27439 |
||||
CARITAS |
Apia |
Rosa |
Officer |
|
+685 27768
|
|
|
|
Rotary Club of Apia
|
Apia |
Louise |
Pres. |
|
|
|
|
|
UNICEF
|
Faleata |
|
|
|
+685 23670
|
|
|
|
UNDP
|
Faleata |
|
|
|
+685 26013
|
|
|
|
Samoa DMO |
Faleata |
Ulu |
CEO |
+685 20856 |
+685 7724980 |
|
|
4.3 Samoa Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No.(mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Of Apia |
Samoa Ports Authority |
Port of Apia |
Taulapapa M Lealaiauloto Tafai Toilolo |
+685 64400 |
+685 7770691 |
+685 25870 |
Administration and management of port operations |
||||
Ports of Apia, Mulifanau, Salelologa |
Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) |
Shipping House Matautu-tai Apia |
Pipi Ioane Fomai |
Operations Manager |
+685 20935 or +685 20936 |
Operator of Inter-island Ferries and Barges & port management |
|||||
Port Of Apia |
Bethenm Brothers |
Savalalo, McDonalds Building, Apia |
|
|
+685 22614
|
|
|
|
|
Stevedoring Services and container transportation |
|
Port Of Apia |
Pacific Forum Line Group Limited
|
Beach Road, Matutu-tai, Apia, Samoa
|
|
|
+685 20345
|
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|
ww.pacificforumline.com |
|
Stevedoring Services |
|
Port Of Apia |
Ah Liki Transport |
Ah Liki construction, Vaitale, Apia |
|
|
Leonardo@ahlikiconstruction |
+685 8426925 |
|
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|
Container transportation |
|
Port Of Apia |
Blue Bird Transport company |
Palisi Apia |
|
|
|
+685 23869 |
|
|
|
|
Container transportation |
Port Of Apia |
Silva Transport company Ltd |
Vaitale, Apia & the port |
|
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+685 23136 |
|
|
|
|
Container transportation |
4.4 Samoa Airport Company Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apia National Airport |
Air NZ |
185 Fanshawe Street, Auckland, NZ |
https://airnzukeu.custhelp.com/app/ask?_ga=2.9043644.805219449.1533529821-96923561.1533529821# |
+64 9 357 3000 |
International airline |
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Fagali'I National Airport |
Talofa Airways |
Talofa Airways Ltd
|
|
|
|
+685 30005 |
|
|
Flights to Tonga & American Samoa |
|
Apia International Airport |
Petroleum Product Supplies Lt |
Sogi, Apia |
|
|
+685 28999
|
|
|
Supplier of Aviation Fuel |
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Apia National Airport |
Oceania Aviation |
690 Corsair Lane Ardmore Airport, Auckland, NZ |
|
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+64 92950850 |
|
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Airplane maintenance |
|
Faleolo & Fagali’I Airports |
Samoa Airways |
2nd floor, Samoa National Provident Fund Building, Apia
|
|
|
+685 22172 |
|
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Flights to Australia, NZ, American Samoa |
||
Faleolo Airport |
Virgin Airlines Australia |
56 Edmondstone Road; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4006.
|
|
|
https://www.virginaustralia.com/eu/en/help/contact-us/feedback/ |
+61 7 3295 3000 |
|
|
Flights to Australia |
|
Faleolo & Fagali’I Airport |
Customs Services |
Airport Terminal |
Avalsa Sina Viali Fautua’ali |
CEO |
685 20411 XT 201 |
|
|
Airport Customs |
||
Faleolo Airport |
Samoa Airways |
Airport Terminal |
Alyson Pavitt-Sefo
|
Manager Airport Services
|
(685) 7773728
|
|
|
|
Manager, ground handling |
4.5 Samoa Storage and Milling Company Contact List
There are no milling companies in Samoa.
The table below refers to companies that can supply containers for storage.
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Containers NZ |
Savalalo, McDonalds Building, Apia |
Hugo Betham |
Local Samoa contact:
|
+685 22614 |
Shipping container sales and rental |
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Betham Bros. Enterprises |
Savalalo, McDonalds Building, Apia |
Lorenzo Fepuleai |
Operations Manager |
+685 22613 |
+685 7576597 |
Secured compound for container storage |
4.6 Samoa Fuel Providers Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Petroleum Product Supplies Ltd |
Apia |
Sogi, Apia |
+685 28999 |
Sole supplier and distributor of fuels in Samoa |
4.7 Samoa Transporter Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Betham Brothers Enterprises Ltd |
Apia |
Savalalo, McDonalds Building, Apia |
Hugo Betham |
Manager |
+685 22614 |
Transportation of containers and freight |
Sidelifter trucks & flatdecks, forklifts |
13 |
20’ & 40’ containers |
Good |
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Ah Liki Transport(Blue Bird Transport company) |
Apia |
Liki construction, Vaitale, Apia |
Leonardo@ahlikiconstruction |
+685 8426925 |
Transportation of containers and freight |
Sidelifter trucks & flatdecks, forklifts |
10 |
20’ & 40’ containers |
Good |
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Blue Bird Transport company |
Apia |
Palisi, Apia |
|
|
+685 23860 |
|
|
|
Transportation of containers and freight |
Sidelifter trucks & flatdecks, forklifts |
4 |
20’ & 40’ containers |
Good |
|
Silva Transport |
Apia |
Vaitele |
|
|
+685 23136 or 23211 |
|
|
|
Transportation of containers and freight |
Sidelifter trucks & flatdecks, forklifts |
15 |
20’ & 40’ containers |
Good |
|
Apia Lua Ltd |
Savai'i |
Saleologa |
|
|
|
+685 51332 |
|
|
|
Transport and Contracting on Savai'i |
|
|
|
|
Fico Construction |
Savai'i |
Siufaga, Savai'i |
|
|
|
+685 53686 |
|
|
|
Construction and transport on Savai'i |
|
|
|
|
4.8 Samoa Additional Service Provision Contact List
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banking |
ANZ |
Faleolo International Airport |
Faleolo, Upolu |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
ANZ |
Apia Main Branch |
Beach Road, |
Managing Director |
|
+685 69999 |
|
|
Banking and financial services |
||
Banking |
ANZ |
Vaitele Branch
|
Vaitele Industrial Zone, Upolu |
|
|
|
+685 69999 (extension 632)
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
ANZ |
Four Corners Branch
|
Matautu-uta, Upolu
|
|
|
|
+685 69999 (extension 631)
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
ANZ |
Salelologa Agency
|
Salelologa, Savai'i
|
|
|
|
+685 69999 (extension 634)
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
Bank of South Pacific Limited (BSP)
|
Apia |
Beach Road |
|
|
|
+685 66100
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
BSP |
Faleolo International Airport (Agency/ATM)
|
Faleolo International Airport |
|
|
|
+685 20147
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
BSP |
Salelologa
|
Savai'i Island, Salelologa
|
|
|
|
+685 51208
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
BSP |
Vaitele (Branch/ ATM)
|
Frankie's Supermarket, Vaitele
|
|
|
|
+685 23005
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
National Bank of Samoa (NBS) |
Apia |
Matautu, Apia, |
|
|
|
+685 26766
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
(NBS) |
Vaitele Agency, Apia
|
Farmer Joe Building, Vaitele Agency,
|
|
|
|
+685 8432704
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Banking |
(NBS) |
Savai'i
|
Bluebird Mall, Salelologa |
|
|
|
+685 51398 or 51058
|
|
|
Banking and financial services |
|
Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Freight Samoa Plus |
Apia |
Vailoa , Airport Road |
|
|
+685 31132 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance, deliveries, storage, bonded warehousing |
|
Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Samoa Shipping Services Ltd |
Saleufi |
2nd Floor, Pat Ah Bldg, Nia Mall |
|
|
+685 20790 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance, deliveries, storage, bonded warehousing |
|
Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
DHL |
Apia |
South Seas Intl. Traders Co. Ltd.,
|
|
|
http://www.dhl.com/en/contact_center/contact_global_forwarding.html#.W2I2b9j-j0E |
+685-24129 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance, deliveries, storage, bonded warehousing |
Postal and courier services |
DHL Expreee |
Apia |
South Seas Intl. Traders Co. Ltd., |
|
|
http://www.dhl.com/en/contact_center/contact_global_forwarding.html#.W2I2b9j-j0E |
+685-24129 |
|
|
|
International and domestic courier & document delivery. Pick-up requests and freight collection |
Postal and courier services |
FEDEX |
Apia |
|
|
|
+685 26611 |
+685 7570053 |
|
|
International and domestic courier & document delivery. Pick-up requests and freight collection |
|
Postal and courier services |
UPS Freight Samoa Plus |
Apia |
Vailoa, Airport Road |
|
|
+685 311 32
|
|
|
International and domestic courier & document delivery. Pick-up requests and freight collection |
||
Postal and courier services |
Samoa Post |
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 27640 ext. 120 |
|
|
International and domestic courier & document delivery |
|
Printing & publishing |
Methodist Printing Press |
Apia |
Metafele |
|
|
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Methodist-Printing-Press/161338944068894 |
+685 25440 |
|
|
|
Commercial printing & bookbinding |
Printing & publishing |
Rudy’s Quick Print Shop |
Apia |
Vaitele-tai
|
|
|
|
+685 24066 |
|
|
|
Commercial printing |
Printing & publishing |
TiSaan Graphic Design |
Apia |
Pacific Buildings, Saleufi |
|
|
+685 25981 |
+685 7772104 |
|
|
Commercial printing & bookbinding, ID cards, signs, banners, posters |
|
Taxi companies |
Express Taxi Stand |
Apia |
Mantaufu |
|
|
|
+685 28370 |
|
|
|
Taxi service |
Taxi companies |
Flojeo TaApApiaiaxi Stand |
Apia |
Faatoia |
|
|
|
+685 25901 |
|
|
|
Taxi service |
Taxi companies |
Matavanu Taxi Stand |
Savaii |
Savai'i |
|
|
|
+685 54083 |
|
|
|
Taxi service |
Taxi companies |
Samoa Limosines |
Apia |
Siusega |
|
|
|
+685 8444888 |
|
|
|
Taxi service |
Rental Car Company |
Jetz Rentz
|
Savaii |
Located near the Salelologa Market |
|
|
|
+685 7778029
|
|
|
http://jetoverhotel.com/jetzrentz/book-a-car.html
|
Rental cars or vans |
Rental Car Company |
Lusia's Lagoon Rentals
|
Savai'i |
Salelologa
|
|
|
|
+685 7778029
|
|
|
http://jetoverhotel.com/jetzrentz/book-a-car.html
|
Rental cars or vans |
Rental Car Company |
Samoana Rental |
Apia |
Matautu
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental cars or vans |
|
Rental Car Company |
Funway Rentals |
Apia |
|
|
|
+685 22045 |
|
|
Rental cars or vans |
||
Rental Car Company |
Avis Samoa |
Apia |
Faleolo Airport Or Fugalei Street
|
|
|
+685 20486
|
|
|
Rental cars or vans |
||
ISP |
Netvo Samoa |
Apia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Internet Service provider (VSAT) |
|
ISP |
CSL Samoa |
Apia |
Ground Floor, SLAC building |
|
|
+685 20926 |
|
|
Internet Service Provider, Application & technical support, engineering services |
||
ISP |
Lesamoa.net |
Apia |
Tamaligi
|
|
|
www.lesamoa.net/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=57 |
|
|
|
Internet Service Provider, Information Systems, Computer Repairs, Network Installation and Maintenance.
|
|
Accommodation |
Apia Central Hotel Samoa
|
Apia |
Savalalo Rd, Apia
|
|
|
|
+685 20782
|
|
|
|
Hotel accommodation
|
Accommodation |
Hotel Millenia Samoa
|
Apia |
Beach Rd,
|
|
|
|
+685 28284
|
|
|
Hotel accommodation
|
|
Accommodation |
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel
|
Apia |
Beach Road, Sogi |
|
|
+685 21122
|
|
|
|
Hotel accommodation
|
|
Accommodation |
AirBnB |
Apia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Houses and appartments for short and long term rental |
|
Waste Collection |
Jaffa's Sanitary Sy Apia stems
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 31037
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Waste Collection |
Bluebird Construction
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 23854
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Waste Collection |
Jed's Star
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 7587566
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Waste Collection |
Tama o le Mau
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 7248218
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Waste Collection |
Bluebird Lumber & Hardware
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 32344
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Waste Collection |
Apia Lua -
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 51383
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Waste Collection |
L.A Painters
|
Apia |
|
|
|
|
+685 7770880
|
|
|
|
Collection of domestic waste |
Road construction and Machinery Hire |
Lucky Construction |
Apia |
|
|
|
+685 30339 |
|
|
|
Road construction and machinery hire |
|
Chamber of Commerce |
Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.
|
Apia |
1st Floor - Le Sanalele Complex - Saleufi
|
Tupe Crawley
|
Policy Officer
|
+685
|
+685 7626690
|
|
|
National Private Sector Organisation of Samoa
|
4.9 Samoa Supplier Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone No. (office) |
Phone No. (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ah Liki |
Foodstuffs |
Upolo and Savai’i |
Palisi Road, Apia |
+685 22583 |
Wholesale and retail foodstuffs |
||||||
Chan Mow Wholesale |
Foodstuffs |
Apia |
Vaea Street |
|
|
+685 21280 |
|
|
|
Wholesale and retail foodstuffs |
|
Frankie Company Ltd |
Foodstuffs |
Apia |
Fugalei |
|
|
+685 22722 |
|
|
|
Wholesale and retail foodstuffs |
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.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
5 Samoa Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Samoa LCA
5.1 Samoa Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full Name |
---|---|
20’ / 40’ |
Twenty Foot / Forty Foot (shipping container) |
ADRA |
Adventist Disaster Relief Organisation |
Aust. |
Australia |
av. |
Average |
AWB |
Airway Bill |
BL |
Bill of Lading |
BSP |
Bank of the South Pacific |
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
CARITAS |
Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter. (Confederation of 165 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations) |
CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
CAR |
Civil Aviation Rules |
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CEO |
Chief Executive Officer |
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
EPC |
Electric Power Company Ltd. |
ERN |
Emergency Radio Network |
ex |
Out of / from |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
INGO |
International NGO |
IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
IPL |
Independent Petroleum Laboratory Ltd. |
ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
ISPS |
International Ship and Port Facility Security |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
max |
Maximum |
MNO |
Mobile Network Operator |
MOT |
Ministry Of Transport |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MSU |
Mobile Storage Unit |
MT |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
MWTI |
Ministry Of Transport Works and Infrastructure |
N/A |
Not Available |
NDMO |
National Disaster Management Office/Organisation |
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
NFI |
Non-food Items |
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
NZ |
New Zealand |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
OOTR |
Office Of The Regulator |
PPS |
Petroleum Product Supplies Ltd. |
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
SAA |
Samoa Airport Authority |
SIM |
Subscriber identification module (phone card) |
SPA |
Samoa Ports Authority |
SQS |
Samoa Quarantine Service |
STCW |
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers |
ST/SAT/WS$/T |
Samoan Tala (Local Currency) |
SSC |
Samoa Shipping Corporation |
T |
Tons |
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP |
United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
USD |
United States Dollar |
UTOS |
United Trust Of Samoa |
(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |
VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO |
World Customs Organization |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WHO |
World Health Organization |
WVI |
World Vision International |
5.2 Samoa Second Schedule Duty Concession
Find a link to the Second Schedule Duty Concession here.