Tonga
Country Name |
TONGA |
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Official Country Name |
Kingdom of TONGA |
Assessment Details |
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From |
20 September 2023 |
To |
31 October 2023 |
Name of Assessor |
Akosita Lewai |
Title and Position |
Information Management Officer - Logistics |
Contact |
The Tonga LCA 2023 was conducted with the support from the national counterpart, the Tonga National Disaster and Risk Management Office.
Table of Contents
Tonga - 1 Country Profile
Generic Information
Tonga officially the Kingdom of Tonga is a Polynesian country and archipelago. The country has 171 islands – of which 45 are inhabited. Its total surface area is about 750 km2 (290 sq mi), scattered over 700,000 km2 (270,000 sq mi) in the southern Pacific Ocean. As of 2021, according to Johnson's Tribune, Tonga has a population of 104,494, 70% of whom reside on the main island, Tongatapu.
Tonga stretches approximately 800 km (500 mi) north-south. It is surrounded by Fiji and Wallis and Futuna (France) to the northwest; Samoa to the northeast; New Caledonia (France) and Vanuatu to the west; Niue (the nearest foreign territory) to the east; and Kermadec (New Zealand) to the southwest. Tonga is about 1,800 km (1,100 mi) from New Zealand's North Island. Tonga is a member of The Commonwealth. Source: Wikipedia (publisher), Tonga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga (Last accessed: 13 June 2023)
Tonga Wikipedia Country Information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga 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:
Tonga Wikipedia Country Information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga
Tonga IMF Country Information https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/TON
Tonga Economist Intelligence Unit Information* http://country.eiu.com/Tonga
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Tonga World Food Programme https://www.wfp.org/countries
Pacific Region Logistics Cluster https://logcluster.org/en/ops/pacific
Tonga UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information https://www.unocha.org/office-pacific-islands/tonga
Facts and Figures
Tonga Wolfram Alpha Information www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=tonga
Tonga World Bank Information https://data.worldbank.org/country/TO
Tonga Population Information https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=TO
Tonga - 1.1 Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters
Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
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Drought |
Yes |
Severe droughts have occurred in 2016 due to the El Nino weather phenomenon. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Severe earthquakes hit Tonga in 2009 (8.1 magnitude), 2013 (7.4 magnitude) and 2014 (7.1 magnitude) with some damage to the infrastructure and communities.
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Epidemics |
Yes |
COVID-19 At the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, most PICTs implemented rapid border closures and throughout the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PICTs remained relatively free from the direct impacts of the virus. The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Tonga on 29 October 2021 with a traveller who tested positive in quarantine. Several more cases were found in January and February 2022 in a minor outbreak during the aftermath of the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami as other countries delivered aid.
Measles Outbreak: The measles outbreak in Tonga began in October 2019. By 5 January 2020, there were 612 confirmed cases of measles.
Tonga is at risk from emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases, like TB, SARS, Zika and avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) |
Extreme Temperatures |
Sometimes |
Recently Tonga experienced heat stress due to increased surface temperature. |
Flooding |
Yes |
No specific flooding, though low-lying areas are subject to severe ponding of water when large rainfall occurs generally during wet season which affects the population, agriculture and transport sectors and poses health risks |
Insect Infestation |
Yes |
As for all Pacific Islands countries, pests and diseases pose a huge danger to Tonga’s environment |
Mudslides |
No |
N/A |
Volcanic Eruptions |
Yes |
The eruption of the undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcano on 15th January 2022 at around 5.15pm generated a powerful tsunami with the wave reportedly up to 10m high. A tsunami wave of 1.2-2 m high hit the capital Nuku’alofa on Tongatapu Island, situated about 65 km south of the volcano. The ‘Eua and Ha’apai Island groups were also badly hit by the tsunami. The tsunami waves and flood water completely swept away houses and infrastructure in many small outer islands, especially Mango and Fonoi in Ha’apai and ‘Atataa in Tongatapu. Mass evacuations took place across Tonga, especially in the coastal areas in Tongatapu, ‘Eua and Ha’apai. Island groups of Vava’u and the two Niuas - Niuatoputapu and Niuafo’ou - were not directly affected but indirect effects such as shortage of fuel and consumer goods due to transportation and communication breakdown have been witnessed. There is an active volcano on the island of Niuafo’ou. The last major eruption was in 1946, when the island was completely evacuated.
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High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
Many low-lying areas have a high exposure to inundation. The most severe inundation occurred during Cyclone Isaac in 1982 where a storm surge of about 1.6m acted on top of a high spring tide. Tsunami risk in Tonga is rated as “extreme”. Tonga lies about 200km west of the Tonga Trench fault zone, where the Pacific Plate sub ducts beneath the Australian Plate. Sea level rise has also increased by 0.007 m per year since 1993. |
Wildfires |
Yes |
Significant fire events in countryside are related to droughts / dry season. |
High Winds |
Yes |
Severe Tropical Cyclone Gita was the most intense tropical cyclone to impact Tonga since reliable records began. The second named storm and first major tropical cyclone of the 2017–18 South Pacific cyclone season, Gita originated from a monsoon trough that was active in the South Pacific in early February 2018.
There is an increasing trend in the occurrences of tropical cyclones in Tonga on a decadal basis. In January 2014, Tropical Cyclone Ian tracked between Fiji and Tonga for several days before intensifying to a Category 5 system with winds over 200 kilometres per hour. |
Other Comments |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
The Nuku’alofa riots started on 16 November 2006, in the Tongan capital to protest the slow progress democratization in the country. A mixed crowd of democracy advocates took to the streets in protest. Some people in the crowd starting tipping over cars then progressed to looting and burning buildings. The state of emergency was maintained until August 2008 due to continued state of danger in central Nuku’alofa. |
International Conflict |
No |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
Yes |
The HTHH volcanic eruption and the consequent tsunami waves which hit Tonga in the evening of 15 January 2022 resulted in the displacement of about 2,390 people and 465 households. About 54.41% of affected households live in Tongatapu, 30.54% in Ha’apai Islands, and 15.05% in ‘Eua. |
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
Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
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Primary Road Transport |
Nov – April |
Paved and sealed road are generally OK to go through during the wet season. Nevertheless, rain on the main roads could make driving a hazard. During the wet season, floods, flash floods and landslides may happen, resulting in roads or crossroads closures, particularly in coastal areas and low-lying areas of the hilly islands. |
Secondary Road Transport |
Nov – April |
The secondary roads network is often not in a perfect condition and may be quickly affected by rainfall, making it impracticable overnight. During the wet season, floods, flash floods and landslides may happen, resulting in roads or crossroads closures, particularly in coastal areas and low-lying areas of the hilly islands. |
Rail Transport |
Nov – April |
No rail transport available |
Air Transport |
Nov – April |
Generally reliable all over the year. Heavy rain falls / cyclones may impact the air transport operations, resulting in delays, flights cancellations and temporary airports/airstrips closures. The secondary airstrips may be impracticable during the wet seasons. |
Waterway Transport |
Nov – April |
Inter-island waterways transport may be affected during the wet / cyclonic seasons due to effects of high winds and rough seas. |
Main seasonal effects on transport are climatic, occurring during the wet season, November through until April, when roads are subject to flooding and damage due to heavy rain, particularly in coastal areas. This may result in closing access to villages and small towns.
Flash flooding in low-lying areas of the hilly islands may make movement hazardous.
During this period inter-island sea transport may also be disrupted due to the cyclonic effects of high winds and rough seas.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling
Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
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Storage |
Nov - April |
During the wet / cyclonic seasons, days of torrential rain may flood roads, cut power and water supplies, limit access to transport and storage infrastructures, impacting handling / packaging operations and making access of manpower problematic. |
Handling |
Nov – April |
As above. |
Seasonal effects are weather related issues due to heavy rains and high winds during cyclone season (Nov – Apr) disrupting transport by both road and sea, resulting in loss of access to storage facilities and manpower.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
GOVERNMENT
Disaster Risk Management Bill 2021
Tonga is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world with many hazards predicted to intensify with climate change. The Emergency Management Act 2007 (Act) provides the legal framework for all emergency and disaster risk management policies, procedure and programming in Tonga.
The National Disaster Council (Cabinet) is the highest governing body with three national committees providing governance support: the National Emergency Management Committee (NEMC), the National Emergency Operation Committee (NEOC), and the National Recovery Committee (NRC). The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) serves as a secretariat for emergency committees together with the Act. The Act mandates Tonga to develop emergency management plans at national, district (islands) and village level which would then become the governing document for emergency and disaster risk management in Tonga. Emergency management plans are ‘live’ documents to be reviewed each year to accommodate the new and changing environment in Tonga.
The Disaster Risk Management Bill of 2021 was gazetted in July 2023. The DRM Bill 2021 is a Bill for an Act to make provision for emergency management in Tonga. The purpose of the Disaster Risk Management Act 2021 is to establish a coherent legal, institutional, and regulatory framework for –
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planning and management of disaster risk reduction and preparedness activities before a disaster occurs;
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coordinating emergency response during a disaster; and
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facilitating disaster recovery work following a disaster.
The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC) is responsible for climate resilience and disaster risk management in Tonga. The National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) (formerly the National Emergency Management Office) is embedded within the MEIDECC and responsible for the coordination of risk reduction and emergency management activities in Tonga.
Other key emergency management actors include line ministries, and first responders (including the Tonga Police, Tonga Fire & Emergency Services, and His Majesty’s Armed Forces - Tonga, Tonga Red Cross Society), humanitarian organisations, church and faith-based organisations and various utility corporations.
Part I Section 7 (2) stipulates.
“Where the laws of the Kingdom do not provide for the declaration of a state of emergency in a situation listed in subsection (1)(a) to subsection (1)(f), the Prime Minister may, with the consent of Cabinet, declare a state of emergency under this Act and identify the lead agency to be at the forefront of response activities.” (Disaster Risk Management Act 2021, page 14)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY
Disaster Risk Management Act 2021, Part XI
PART XI – FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
92 Regulations for facilitation of international assistance
The Minister shall make regulations for the facilitation of international assistance for disaster response and recovery to the Kingdom under this Act.
93 Consultation with relevant stakeholders
The Ministry shall consult with relevant stakeholders for the development of regulations in section 92, in particular –
(a) key Government Ministries and governing bodies under this Act;
(b) development partners.
(c) Tonga Red Cross Society.
(d) faith-based and non-government organisations; and
(e) to the extent possible, Tongan diaspora.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Tonga - 1.2 Regulatory Departments & Quality Control
The Tongan Government structure has single desk Ministries and Ministries with multiple portfolios. In cases where the portfolios are grouped, these are headed by the Chief Executive Officers who report to the relevant Minister.
Ministry Of Finance and National Planning
Considers economic and financial needs of country guided by Tongan Strategic Framework Vision using the National Infrastructure and Investment Plan (NIIP)
Ministry of Meteorology, Information, Disaster Management, Climate Change, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC)
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Overseas disaster management planning and coordination.
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The Department of Communications, under this Ministry (MEIDECC), is the party responsible for licensing relating to frequencies, and importation of telecommunications equipment. The Kingdom of Tonga is a party to Tampere Convention via accession. The Tampere Convention provides concessions relating to the importation of telecommunications equipment during disaster times.
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In October 2015, the Tongan government passed the new Communications Bill 2015 (Communications Act 2015 and the Communications Commission Act 2015) which gave increased powers to the government in regard to controlling internet access.
Ministry of Revenue and Customs
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Responsible for tax revenue collection and customs administration for the Government of Tonga to fund the services to the people of Tonga. The Ministry is also responsible for border security and trade facilitation.
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Tonga is involved in the following trade agreements; Pacific Agreements for Closer Economic Relations, South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Co-0peration Agreement, African, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP)-European Union (EU) Partnership Agreement. Tonga is a member of the following organisations World Trade Organisation (WTO), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB), African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), G77, United nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
Ministry Of Infrastructure
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Amalgamation of the former Ministry of Transport and Works Civil Aviation Division (CAD) responsible for:
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Ensuring industry compliance with aviation legislation; and
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Ensuring that roads are designed, constructed and maintained to internationally recognized standards and specifications that have been approved and adopted by Mol.
The Marine and Ports Division responsibilities include:
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Maritime Safety and Security Unit
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Maritime Environment Unit
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Outer Island Ports Unit
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Administration Support Unit
Civil Engineering Division (CED) provides systems of rules regulation, policies and enforcement to guide safe, secure, affordable, sustainable and environmentally sound engineering works on major infrastructure in Tonga.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs
Combines the Ministry of Training Employment, Youth and Sports (MOTEYS) with the District/Town Officer Department. The Ministry of Internal Affairs consolidates the policy and many of the delivery functions related to social and community development including:
- Promotion of women's rights and gender issues; promotion and protection of culture;
- Development of youth and sports;
- Management of seasonal work schemes;
- Development of local government capacity and engagement with Government as well as the management of District Development Committees.
The Ministry will complement the efforts of other Ministries to promote strong inclusive communities in meeting their service needs and ensuring equitable distribution of development benefits.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List
Tonga - 1.3 Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow this link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Emergency Response:
Customs regulations (Regulation 136, Customs and Excise Management Regulations 2008) stipulates.
Relief consignments
(1) “Relief consignment” means-
(a) goods, including vehicles and other means of transport, foodstuffs, medicaments, clothing, blankets, tents, prefabricated houses, water purifying and water storage items, or other goods of prime necessity, forwarded or received as aid to those affected by a disaster; and
(b) equipment, vehicles and other means of transport, specially trained animals, provisions, supplies, personal effects, and other goods needed by disaster relief personnel to perform their duties and to support them Customs and Excise Management Regulations CAP. 11.03.01 to 2020 Revised Edition Page 39 in living and working in the territory of the disaster throughout the duration of their mission.
(2) The Minister may allow simplified and facilitated Customs procedures and declarations in the case of relief consignments.
(3) Relief consignments received as gifts by an organisation approved by the Minister for use by or under the control of that organisation or for distribution free of charge by the organisation or under their control shall be admitted into the Kingdom free of all Customs duties, excise taxes, and charges.
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes 01/07/2005 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
No |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
Yes: 2003
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Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Yes: 2016 Pacific Resilience Program |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
[Note: This section should contain information on the usual duties & taxes exemption regime during non-emergency times, when there is no declared state of emergency and no streamlines process (e.g. regular importations/development/etc.).]
Once an official request for international assistance has been submitted, the Director of Customs and Quarantine are to make the necessary arrangements for the on-going clearance of all donor assistance that is provided for “disaster relief purposes”.
This may include duty exemption for goods that are purchased locally with disaster relief funding.
The Central Control Group (CCG) is responsible for providing information on donor assistance to Customs and Quarantine to facilitate this process. This includes details on type, quantity, source, means of transportation, arrival point and estimated time of arrival. As for normal customs and quarantine situations, disaster relief operations should not in themselves cause a breakdown in established security and/or immigration regulations.
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
All Charitable organisations must register with the Ministry of Commerce, Labour and Industries as a charitable entity. Registration is voluntary, but if an entity wishes to retain or obtain an exemption from income tax then it will need to register. |
Non-Governmental Organizations |
All Charitable organisations must register with the Ministry of Commerce, Labour and Industries as a charitable entity. Registration is voluntary, but if an entity wishes to retain or obtain an exemption from income tax then it will need to register. |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
Filing income tax returns: If the agency is assessed as being fully exempt from income tax, no need to file an income tax return unless required. However, the agencies need to keep accurate records for the organisation.
Charity - Income Tax Charitable organisations can receive many types of income, including subscriptions, grants, subsidies, donations, fees, raffle money, trading profits, proceeds from selling assets and so on.
Charitable organisations are liable for income tax if:
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Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
Under Regulation 9 of the Consumption Tax Regulations 2005 (CT Regulations), the “Chief Commissioner may authorize the granting of a refund in respect of Consumption Tax paid or borne on a taxable supply to, or taxable import, by – A public international organization, foreign government, or any other person to the extent that organization, government, or person is entitled to exemption from Consumption Tax under an international agreement. or A non-profit organization in respect of a taxable supply to, or taxable import by the organization of goods or services acquired for the purposes of providing charitable activities.” An “international agreement” for purposes of Regulation 9 is an agreement between the Government of Tonga and a foreign government or public international organization for the provision of financial, technical, humanitarian, or administrative assistance to the Government of Tonga. The agreement can constitute an exchange of letters or any formal agreement in writing. A “non-profit organization” is defined in Regulation 9 to mean “an institution, body, or trust of a public character that the Chief Commissioner has certified as conducting activities exclusively for charitable purposes, which includes the relief of poverty, advancement of education or religion beneficial to the community”. The words “charitable activities” are also defined in Regulation 9 to mean “activities consisting of the free distribution of food, meals, board, lodging, clothing, necessities or amenities to any persons in necessitous circumstances, but not including any activities relating to the conduct of a business”. The Chief Commissioner is given a discretionary power under Regulation 9 to authorize any relief “on such conditions and subject to such restrictions as he may consider appropriate”. Any claim for a refund of Consumption Tax under Regulation 9 must be made in a form that has been prescribed (see attachment) and should be accompanied by proof of payment of Consumption Tax, for example a receipt issued by the Customs “one stop shop” or if the purchase is made locally, a proper invoice disclosing the amount of Consumption Tax paid. The application for refund can be made personally at the Revenue Services Department. It is important to note that it is first necessary to establish that there is an agreement between the Kingdom of Tonga and the public international organization, and foreign government providing for certain exemptions from local indirect taxes which would include the Consumption Tax. Having established that, it is necessary in each case to determine if the public international organization, foreign government or person is entitled to relief from Consumption Tax in respect of the particular import or supply. Most international agreements have limited exemptions and apply to a limited category of imports and supplies for a pre-determined purpose. In the case of non-profit organizations, it is first necessary for the particular non-profit organization seeking the refund to establish that it has been certified by the Chief Commissioner as a non-profit organization “conducting activities exclusively for charitable purposes”. Secondly, it would be necessary for the non-profit organization to establish that the relevant import or supply is to be used for charitable activities consisting of the free distribution of food, meals, board, lodging, clothing, necessities or amenities to any persons in necessitous circumstances. |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
All document requirements in the below table apply to both UN agencies and NGOs.
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity)
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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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 Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
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 |
Other Documents |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Additional Notes |
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NGOs have different procedures from the UN. NGOs must be registered with the Social Welfare Council, Ministry of Finance with notification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After the registration procedure is done with the above-mentioned entities, application for registration is made to the Department of Customs. All exemption requests are submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who certifies the documents. If the items requested for exemption are on the Ministry’s approved list, then the request is approved and processed. If the items are not on the Ministry’s approved list, the request must be submitted and approved by the Ministry of Finance. Documents required for this request are:
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Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
Invoices, Air Waybills or other transport documents, Donation / Non-Commercial Certificate, Packing List |
Embargoes |
None specified |
Prohibited Items |
Narcotics
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General Restrictions |
Tonga has regulated against the importation of GMO products. |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity)
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, |
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 Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Packing Lists |
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 Packing list / container list |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Required covering all produce in each shipment |
Required covering all produce in each shipment |
Required covering all produce in each shipment |
Required covering all produce in each shipment |
Required covering all produce in each shipment |
Required covering all produce in each shipment |
Other Documents |
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Transit Regime
Goods intended for transit or transhipment in Tonga must be given prior approval from Customs. An application for transit or trans-shipment must be made to Customs on the approved form (Form C10 - Customs Trans-shipment).
Customs transit
This refers to the Customs procedure under which goods are transported under Customs control from one Customs office in Tonga to another.
Customs Trans-shipment
This refers to the Customs procedure under which goods are transferred under Customs control from the importing means of transport to the exporting means of transport within the area of one Customs office which is the office for imports and exports.
Conditions of Transit and Transhipment
Customs may take all necessary steps to ensure that the consignment is easily identified and to enable detection of any unauthorized interference. Such steps may include the setting of specific time limits for the transit or trans-shipment operation to take place.
(Source: https://www.revenue.gov.to/Transit-and-Transshipment )
Tonga - 2 Tonga Logistics Infrastructure
Since 2010, Tonga issued National Infrastructure Investment Plans in 2010, 2013 and 2015 to link the TSDF objectives with infrastructure development projects and conduct a cross-sector prioritization of those investments based on the economic, social, and environmental criteria.
The Government has a lot of experience in mainstreaming important initiatives, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SAMOA Pathway. The Government of Tonga requested that the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility support the preparation of the National Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-2030 (NIIP 3), and to support mainstreaming the NIIP processes into government processes. The Tonga NIIP 3 was approved by the Cabinet of Tonga on 19 August 2021.
Reliable infrastructure is thus essential to progress on all seven national outcomes, supported by organizational outcomes grouped into five pillars: Pillar 1: Economic institutions, Pillar 2: Social institutions, Pillar 3: Political (governance) institutions, Pillar 4: Infrastructure and technology inputs (for the NIIP analysis, these are split into two subgroups: 4a for transport and 4b for utilities, given the large number of projects); and Pillar 5: Natural resources and environmental inputs.
A Logistics Cluster has been formed predominated by Government departments and Tonga Red Cross. WFP initiated some training and simulation programs in 2016.
Air and seaports other than Nuku’alofa can be quickly overwhelmed by surge and further choke points of embarkation and debarkation for inter-island air and sea. Military assets are usually best equipped and organised to ease this, certainly for heavy lifting as there are no cranes or reliable Material Handling Equipment (MHE) at ports other than Nuku’alofa.
Some of the islands are 12 hours by ship from the capital. Flight options are expensive. Responses to outer islands will likely require interim staging areas where cargo will have to be broken down into smaller packets that can be transported by small boats etc.
During the wet / cyclonic seasons, days of torrential rain may flood properties and roads, cut power and water supplies, limit access to villages and/or small towns. Authorities may issue safety warnings to limit access to road networks to only 4-wheel drives. And during torrential rain events, there is risk of flash floods throughout low-lying areas of the hilly islands, making movement hazardous. Coastal areas and roads are increasingly dangerous during the cyclonic season (Nov – Apr)
There are no seasonal affects other than the weather-related ones.
Tonga - 2.1 Tonga Port Assessment
There are three ports in Tonga: Nuku’alofa, Neiafu and Paangai in terms of merchant marine.
The Port of Nuku'alofa is the Kingdom of Tonga's leading port, on the main island of Tongatapu, serving the country’s vital international trades through a broad range of cargo handling and logistics services.
The Ports Authority manages and maintains the operations and assets of the ports, encouraging the development of commercially viable and efficient ports in Tonga. (Source: https://www.portsauthoritytonga.com/about-port-authority )
The existing ports have sufficient capacity for foreseeable needs, and whilst the port system meets these basic needs for coverage, capacity, and compliance; the standard of infrastructure has suffered from a lack of investment in core infrastructure and facilities; and insufficient emphasis on maintenance of outer-island ports and channels.
However, these issues are being addressed as part of the Government of Tonga’s National Infrastructure and Investment Plan (NIIP).
Tonga - 2.1.1 Port of Nuku'alofa
Port Overview
One international container and general cargo terminal at Nuku’alofa and some domestic wharves serving inter-island ferries. The main port at Nuku’alofa was corporatized in 1999, as a statutory authority. Facilities for international shipping are in generally good condition.
Nuku’alofa harbour is the only deep-water harbour of the islands; it is the central hub for boats to the outer islands. There are usually two boats to ʻEua each day, and two to Haʻapai and Vavaʻu each week. In addition to these regular services by shipping companies, private boat owners provide less regular services to smaller islands such as Nomuka and ʻEueiki.
Nuku’alofa port is a fairly deep harbour basin of approximately 3 by 10 kilometers surrounded by fringing reefs. There are two main channels into the alongside berth, one from the north available to all vessels and the other from the east for vessels of less than 110 m LOA. The Marine and Ports Department provide and maintain good solar powered navigation aids. There are two alongside berths and a mooring dolphin for discharge of oil and LPG cargoes. Nuku’alofa, as the major port of Tonga, supports container, ro-ro, general cargo and tanker traffic.
Approximately 200 vessels per annum use the port ranging in size from 4,000 to 50,000 GRT for passenger ships and from 1,500 to 14,000 GRT for merchant ships.
Stevedoring and transport services operate efficiently.
Port website: http://www.portsauthoritytonga.com/about-port-authority
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Tongatapu |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Nuku’alofa 2 kilometres |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Nuku’alofa |
Latitude |
-21.135 |
Longitude |
-175.1889 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Tonga Port Authority |
Management Contact Person |
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Airport Name: Fuaʻamotu International Airport Airlines: Fiji Airways, Air NZ, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
Port Picture
1. Queen Salote Domestic Berth #4 2. Queen Salote Domestic Berth #3
3. Queen Salote International Berth #2 4. Queen Salote International Berth #1
5 Touliki Navy Base, breakwater wall. 6. Tug Berth
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ports Authority Tonga (PAT) manages the port operation. There are 3 companies PFK, Nuku’alofa Stevedoring and KVL providing stevedoring services. Key clearing and shipping companies are Dateline Transam, Royco Shipping and Kagent Ltd.
Transportation ex-port is by owner operator truckers of which there are over 20.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The port is run efficiently with quick turnaround times There is generally no waiting time, pilot is on call every day except Sunday (until midnight).
Limitations are draft in the Main Channel (10–15m draft) and width for the Narrow Channel, it has a draft of 27m but width dictates maximum ship length of 320m.
There is priority for humanitarian shipping using domestic berths and during emergencies it can use the international berth as priority.
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.portsauthoritytonga.com/publications-download/file/31-4-por…
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
320 |
15 |
|
Container Berth |
2 |
93 (Q1) 110 (Q2) |
12 11 |
|
Silo Berth |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Berthing Tugs |
2 |
45 |
8 |
|
Water Barges |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Queen Salote 1 & 2 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
|
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
Port of Tonga Ltd operates port equipment.
Stevedoring companies are responsible for moving cargo from the ship to dockside only.
Reachstackers can stack containers full to 2 high, empty to 6 high.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
|
|
Container Gantries |
No |
|
|
Mobile Cranes |
No |
|
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
Quantity: 3 Capacity: 45T |
Good condition. 1 is new |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
|
|
Transtainer |
No |
|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
18 x ranging 3T – 26T |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
There are no dockside cranes. All handling is done with reach stacker and one large (26T) forklift.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Storage for up to 700 containers
|
Storage for up to 700 containers
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Plugs for 63 containers |
Plugs for 63 containers |
Other Capacity Details |
Limited to stack 3 high in windy conditions 100m x 200m area for stacking |
Limited to stack 3 high in windy conditions 100m x 200m area for stacking |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
12 – 14 per hour |
12 – 14 per hour |
Number of Reefer Stations |
Plugs for 63 containers |
Plugs for 63 containers |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
12 – 14 per hour |
12 – 14 per hour |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
|
|
Customs Guidance
Customs are generally very efficient, normal processing time is around one hour. They are not obstructive.
Customs are available 24 hours (except Sundays) located adjacent to the port.
For humanitarian goods, if notified well in advance, most of clearance paperwork can be completed prior to cargo / ship’s arrival
For more information on customs in Tonga, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information Terminal Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Queen Salote Berths 1 & 2 are multi-purpose and can handle RoRo berthing vessels up to 110 m with 11m drafts.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
Port is not equipped to handle bulk grain. There are no companies available for bagging and no silo storage facilities.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There is one covered warehouse of approximately 3,500m2. There is space for short-term food storage. It is generally full from mid to late December but otherwise available.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
1 |
150 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
||
General Cargo |
None |
0 |
Stevedoring
The private stevedoring companies are responsible for getting the goods off the ship on the quay and vice versa. Tonga Port Authority are responsible for getting containers, and general cargo to the storage area or onto transporters.
There are 3 three private companies who provide stevedoring services. They can provide up to 23 men per shift as required. There have been no issues with availability or performance and they work in well with the TPA.
The Port Master will coordinate stevedoring services as required. They will operate at all times as necessary except Sundays.
Hinterland Information
Private trucking operators move items from the port. They are owner operated and the Port Master coordinates this service. There are over 20 trucks capable of shifting containerised cargo (side lifters) in addition to a wide variety of other freight vehicles. There is sufficient capacity for current and possible surge requirements.
Port Security
Tonga Port Authority employs and manages port security. Security personnel are on site 24/7. Critical areas are fenced.
There are no current security issues.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Normal 1 |
Police Boats |
1 |
Fire Engines |
Nuku’alofa Fire Service |
Tonga - 2.1.2 Port of Neiafu
Port Overview
Neiafu is the second-largest town in Tonga with a population of about 6,000. The port of Refuge is a deep-water harbour on the southern coast of Vava'u, the main island of the Vava'u archipelago in northern Tonga. Neiafu is the administrative centre of the Vava'u group and has government offices, banks, schools, a police station and a hospital. It is also an important centre for tourism with many yachts anchoring in the Port of Refuge. Queen Halaevalu Wharf is administered and operated by the Marine and Ports Division of the Ministry of Infrastructure.
Queen Halaevalu Wharf is in the Vava'u Group, the second largest group of islands in Tonga, situated in the SW Pacific Ocean.
General overview
Queen Halaevalu Wharf is the main activity centre of the port, handling passengers and domestic and international cargo for the outer island group. There is also a safe anchorage for large cruise liners that cannot reach the wharf.
Queen Halaevalu Wharf can handle international containers and cargo vessels only and domestic vessels. Tankers and LPG vessels are handled at Toula Terminal which is east of Queen Halaevalu Wharf.
The principal exports are copra and bananas.
Load line zone: South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31. Max size: LOA 120m, beam 20m and draught 7.0m.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Vava’u |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Neiafu. Adjacent to the port |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Neiafu |
Latitude |
-18.6500 |
Longitude |
-173.9833 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Marine and Ports Division, Ministry of Infrastructure |
Management Contact Person |
Fualapaha Fuavao, OIC Marine and Ports Vava’u |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Airport Name: Lupepauʻu Airport International Flights: Fiji Airways direct from Nadi, Fiji or via Lulutai Airline from Fuamotu International Airport |
Port Picture
(Source: Google Earth- Airbus 11/05/2021)
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Marine and Ports Division (MPD) under the Ministry of Infrastructure is responsible for overseeing and managing of Queen Halaevalu Wharf at Neiafu, Vava’u. It has been declared under Port Management Act, as the Government Wharf amongst others.
Queen Halaevalu Wharf is the second international port for Tonga and can cater for limited sizes and tonnage of vessels, including all domestic vessels calling Vava’u.
There is only one stevedoring company in Vava’u which is the Vava’u Shipping Services.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Queen Halaevalu Wharf’s maximum draft for the channel is 6.6m and recommended times for vessels to berth with draft over 6m is 1 hour before or after high tide (5.5m Low Water). Pilotage service is compulsory and the Pilot must board outside of the harbour limit, which is an imaginary line crossing from Lotuma Island to Teleki (part of Tu’anuku Village).
The Pilot boarding area is recommended to be at Faihava passage between Tu’ungasika and Luafatu Island if weather permits.
Average time from pilot boarding to berthing is 1 hour.
Seasonal Constraints
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
---|---|---|
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
Small port with no handling facilities |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
12 for international vessels and 20 for domestic vessels (maximum per year) |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
220 TEUS |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
No |
Break bulk (MT) |
No |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.portsauthoritytonga.com/publications-download/file/31-4-ports-authority-tariff-fees-dec20131
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
- |
- |
- |
Pier depth 8.1 m – 10.1 m |
Container Berth |
1 |
65 m |
6.6 |
This is the only international berth in the port of Neiafu Pier depth 7.1 m – 9.1 m |
Silo Berth |
No |
- |
- |
- |
Berthing Tugs |
No |
- |
- |
- |
Water Barges |
No |
- |
- |
- |
Additional information source https://shipnext.com/port/neiafu-vavau-tonei-ton
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
No |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
No |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
No |
Other Imports |
No |
Port Handling Equipment
There are two forklifts at the wharf which is owned by the Stevedoring Company. One forklift is 3.5 tons and the other is 7 tons.
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 |
Yes |
1 |
3-5 mt |
Container Facilities
There are no cranes onsite. The side lifters of the container truck are used for the movement of containers inside and outside the wharf.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
One |
One |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
Customs are on hand for all arrivals when notified prior by MPD. They are generally efficient and effective in executing their duties.
For more information on customs in Tonga, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There is no multipurpose terminal facility.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There are no grain and bulk handling facilities.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There are no storage facilities Customs may be able to provide minimal short-term storage in their shed. (100 m2))
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 |
Stevedoring
There is only one stevedoring company at the wharf which is the Vava’u Shipping Services. The company has two forklifts to assist during operations. Vessels with cranes and forklifts onboard can assist from board to dockside.
Hinterland Information
There are two side-lifters - one is 20ft and belongs to the Guttenbeil Transport and the second which belongs to Lavulavu Quarry is 40ft. They are both available to assist during operations at the wharf.
Port Security
Port is fenced with 24/7 gatehouse security. No history of security issues.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Pilot Boat |
1 |
Fire Stations |
300m from the wharf |
Tonga - 2.1.3 Port of Pangai
Port Overview
Pangai is the administrative capital village of the Ha’apai Group in Tonga. The village is on the western shore of Lifuka and has about 2,000 inhabitants.
The Port of Pangai belongs to the Marine and Ports Division and it is very small.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Lifuka |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Pangai Adjacent |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Pangai |
Latitude |
-19.80472 |
Longitude |
-174.3517 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Marine and Ports Division, Ministry of Infrastructure |
Management Contact Person |
Viliami Tukumoe’atu |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Airport Name: Pilolevu Airport (only for domestic flights) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Marine and Ports Division under the Ministry of Infrastructure is responsible for overseeing and managing Taufa’ahau Wharf at Pangai, Ha’apai. It has been declared under the Port Management Act, as the Government Wharf amongst others.
Taufa’ahau Wharf is a domestic wharf which caters only for domestic vessels operating in Tongan waters. There are limited sizes of vessels which can berth alongside the wharf as well as entering the wharf channel.
Cruise vessels that visit the Ha’apai Group are required to anchor at a position designated by the Pilot or Harbour Master which is outside of the harbour basin. Majority of cruise vessels are anchored at Uoleva Islands. The passengers disembark onto small vessels if they wish to visit ashore. Pilotage within Ha’apai harbour limit area is compulsory for all international vessels visited Ha’apai Group.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The Port is only used by interisland ferries and smaller interisland shipping vessels. The wharf’s draft is the limiting factor with a maximum draft of 1.5m. There are no handling facilities.
Seasonal Constraints
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
---|---|---|
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
Small port with no handling facilities |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.portsauthoritytonga.com/publications-download/file/31-4-ports-authority-tariff-fees-dec20131
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
165 |
1.5 |
Pier depth 1.8 m – 3 m |
Container Berth |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Silo Berth |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Berthing Tugs |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Water Barges |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
1 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
1 |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
None |
Other Imports |
None |
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 |
No |
_ |
Container Facilities
No Container facilities or other facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
None |
None |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
_ |
_ |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
- |
- |
Other Capacity Details |
- |
- |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
- |
- |
Number of Reefer Stations |
- |
- |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
- |
- |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
- |
- |
Customs Guidance
No customs service available
For more information on customs in Tonga, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There are no multipurpose terminal facilities.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There is no grain or bulk handling facility.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There is no storage available.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
General Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
Stevedoring
No stevedoring services available. Individual locals may be employed on a daily basis to assist with unloading as required.
Hinterland Information
Tractor-trailer or local’s vehicles must do transportation from port.
Port Security
No fence, no security.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |
Tonga - 2.2 Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
There are six airports in Tonga, one airport on each of the main islands. Of these, one has paved runways, the Fuaʻamotu International Airport on Tongatapu. Of the remaining airports, one has runways exceeding length 1,524m, two have runways longer than 914m, with the remaining two having runways shorter than 914m. Tonga is serviced internationally by Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas. Internally by Lulutai Airlines (Real Tonga Airlines ceased operating in 2020).
The Tonga airports sector was corporatized in July 2007. All airports are now managed and operated by TAL (Tonga Airports Limited), a public company under the Companies Act and Public Enterprises Act. Fua’amotu International Airport at Nuku’alofa is the major international gateway with regular services to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and United States of America (via Samoa). Vava’u airport is also a certified international airport.
Niuatoputapu (aka Kuini Lavenia Airport, aka Mata’aho Airport) may be used as a port of entry by prior special arrangement with the Chief Executive Officer of the Tonga Airport Limited provided notice is given not less than 48 hours in advance of the intended arrival time.
The completion of multimillion dollar upgrades to Tonga’s international airports, Fua’amotu
(Tongatapu) and Lupepau’u (Vava’u) supports increased aircraft operations to Tonga. Air New Zealand’s Boeing inaugural B777-2000ER landed at the Fua’amotu International Airport on 1st of April 2016.
An apron expansion of approximately 2,150 square metres involved the construction of a new base and asphaltic surface. The expansion enables larger (Code E) aircraft, like Air New Zealand’s B777 and B787, to park on the apron whilst still allowing other aircrafts to enter, park and exit.
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
Content and format of documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft is as follows:
(a) General Declaration — as described in Annex 9 to the convention on International Civil Aviation.
(b) Passenger Manifest — as described in Annex 9 to the convention on International Civil Aviation.
(c) Cargo Manifest — as described in Annex 9 to the convention on International Civil Aviation. Registration and Safety Requirements
Annex 9 documents can be downloaded from this site. https://www.icao.int/Security/FAL/ANNEX9/Pages/default.aspx
All documents are to be submitted to Customs as soon as practicable.
One copy of the General Declaration is endorsed and returned by Customs, signifying clearance.
If no passengers are embarking (disembarking) and no articles are laden, no aircraft documents except copies of the General Declaration need be submitted to the appropriate Customs authorities.
All passengers, mail, cargo and crew of any overseas aircraft shall be subject mutatis mutandis to all applicable general or special local regulations dealing with the entry, transit and departure of persons, introduction, transit or exportation of goods, quarantine and health measures, immigration, passports, visas and travel documents.
The pilot of an aircraft on an unscheduled flight who intends to use a Tonga airport for landing shall request such permission at least 24 hours prior to departure.
The request shall be lodged and received by Tonga Airports Limited during the official working hours as specified in page NFTF AD 2 - 2:
(a) Name and address of the aircraft operator
(b) Type and registration marks of the aircraft
(c) Name, address and business of charterer
(d) Proposed date and place of origin of flight
(e) Routes including dates and times of arrival and departure
(f) Number of passengers and/or nature and amount of freight
(g) Purpose of flight
Prior approval for the flight must be obtained.
However, no such permission is required for flights that fall into the following category:
Over flights by civil aircraft that have the nationality of an ICAO Contracting State, provided that the requirements of the ICAO Convention on International Civil Aviation are complied with.
All flights by foreign state aircraft as defined by the Convention will require diplomatic clearance from the Tonga Foreign Affairs. Requests for such clearance should be submitted through the normal diplomatic channels, giving a minimum of seven full working days’ notice.
For more information on procedures for foreign registered aircraft, please see the following attachments:
https://www.icao.int/Security/FAL/ANNEX9/Pages/default.aspx
Tonga - 2.2.1 Fuaʻamotu International Airport
Airport Overview
Fuaʻamotu International Airport (IATA: TBU, ICAO: NFTF) is located on the south side of the main island, Tongatapu, 21 km from Nuku’alofa.
Fuaʻamotu International Airport is equipped with VOR/DME (114.5) and NDB (245) navigational facilities. No ILS is available. Lighting is provided for the runway, apron, and taxiway.
International airlines with regular services to Fuaʻamotu include Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia. Fiji Airways fly Boeing 737-800s from Nadi and Suva. Air New Zealand flies Airbus A320s, Boeing 737-300s, Boeing 767-300ERs and Boeing 787 from Auckland. Qantas flies a Boeing 737-800 from Sydney.
There are separate international and domestic terminals; a shuttle bus service between the terminals is available. Regular domestic services are operated by Lulutai Airlines to Vava’u, Ha’apai and ‘Eua. Less frequent services are operated to Niuatoputapu and Niuafo’ou.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Tongatapu |
Nearest Town or City |
Nuku’alofa Distance: 8 NM / 14.8KM South-Southeast of Nuku’alofa |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Fuaʻamotu International Airport |
Latitude |
-21.241111 |
Longitude |
-175.149444 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
129 feet, 39 meters |
IATA Code |
TBU |
ICAO Code |
NFTF |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Tevita Kaitu’u Fotu |
Open From (hours) |
3 hours before and after scheduled take-off and landings |
Open To (hours) |
Airport Picture
(Source: Google Earth; Airbus Satellite imagery dated 11/05/2023)
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Tonga Airports Ltd (TAL) maintains and manages airport operations and infrastructure. This includes cargo screening for the airlines.
Air Terminal Services (ATS) is responsible for all ground handling.
Lulutai Airlines operate all domestic flights within Tonga’s islands.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There are no reported issues with current performance. Resources appear adequate for current volumes and there are plans to upgrade facilities progressively in future.
Volumes normally peak in January (cargo 92,000MT, passengers 98,000).
Performance for 2019
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
---|---|---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements: International Domestic |
1075 2056 |
90 300 |
10 70 |
Total Passengers: International Domestic |
213,296 62,291 |
17,700 5,190 |
4,000 1,300 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (, 000 MT) |
+40% |
+40% |
+40% |
Current Activity of the Airport (, 000MT) |
125 |
50-60 |
TBC |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Cargo capacity is adequate for current volumes, there are minor infrastructure improvements planned such as a chiller facility (2017-18) for exporting of fresh fish.
Runways
1. Asphalt runway in good condition and recently upgraded.
Runway # 11/29 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2671m x 45m |
Orientation |
11 / 29 |
Surface |
70 / F / B / X / T Asphalt |
Fuaʻamotu Bitumen runway is PCN 45/F/B/1.1Mba/T and operates B 767-300ER restricted (ICAO Category 8).
Project exists to upgrade to Category 9 in the coming years.
2. Grass runway in good condition.
Runway # 17 / 35 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1270m X 30m |
Orientation |
17 / 35 |
Surface |
Grass |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There is an asphalted apron area that could be used for parking helicopters but there is no available helipad at Fua’amotu Airport. Area available will depend on whether other aircrafts are parked on apron.
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
No |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any (Approval issued by the Regulator on a case-by-case basis) |
Width and Length (m) |
225m – Length 80m – Width Eastern side 69m – Width Western side |
Surface |
Asphalt |
There is abundant space for heli-landing using grass fields around the runways and aprons
Airport Infrastructure Details
Airport and equipment are functional, equipment. There are no issues noted.
There are plans for a cargo chiller (for fresh fish) to be constructed in the future.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
DVOR |
Yes |
ILS |
No |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area |
60.1m – wingtip to wingtip 62.8m – nose tip – tail 47.0m – Minimum pavement width for 180 turn |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
300 m2 |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Trepel
|
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Commander |
7 |
||
Commander |
7 |
||
Trepel Commander Commander |
Max Height (m) |
11ft or 3.5m 11ft or 3.5m |
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
|
Customs Guidance
Customs officials are at the airport as required by flight schedules. They are on site three hours before scheduled departures and three hours after scheduled arrivals. Customs are generally efficient and honest with no unnecessary delays. Humanitarian flights will be given priority.
All border control and passenger immigration services are facilitated by ATS Tonga who operates all ground handling services.
For more information on customs in Tonga, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
There are two storage facilities.
Storage Facility A is within the airport closed facility, located approx.150 m west of the main airport compound. This facility is already in use by the airport ground handler (ATS). The facility may be used in an emergency; however, it is now fully utilised by ATS. The semi-closed hall is about 150 m².
Storage Facility B is just across the fence. It is approximately 150m². The quarantine department and customs offices are based within this building. There is no excess space for storage available.
There is no other storage space available at present.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges below are for international flights.
NOTE: CHARGES WAIVED FOR AIRCRAFTS ENGAGED IN DISASTER RELIEF.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
$ 25 / T |
n/a |
n/a |
Landing USD - $ |
$ 3.64 / T |
$ 3.64 / T |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
After hours charge $ 302. (update costings) |
||
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
|||
Parking |
3-8 hours $2.50 + .50c/hr. thereafter |
3-8 hours $30 + 3.50/hr. thereafter |
|
Handling Charges |
|
|
|
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Pacific Energy supplies fuel. Price is set by the Government of Tonga.
TAL has a charge per litre.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
US$ 2.48 |
Avgas |
US$ 2.96 |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Services offered are basic only, hence many are not included /available in the table below.
Import Charges
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
---|---|---|
Handling Charge |
On application |
Charges are by the job lot not per Kg and prices only given on application |
Break Bulk Fee |
On application |
Charges are by the job lot not per Kg |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Service not available |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Service not available |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Service not available |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
Service not available |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
$60 |
|
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
$70 |
|
Local Air Waybill |
$22 |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
$70 |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
$60 |
|
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
There are no air-bridge services available.
Security
Security personnel are on duty 24/7. There have been no security issues raised in the past. Airport is to NZ and ICAO Certification Standards. Perimeter is fully fenced.
Tonga - 2.2.2 Vava’u International Airport (Lupepau’u Airport)
Airport Overview
Vavaʻu International Airport, also known as Lupepauʻu International Airport, is located 10 km north of the capital Neiafu on the Island of Vava'u.
It is an international airport however scheduled international flights operate infrequently with most flights arriving in Tongatapu. Charters and private aircraft may still use the international facilities at Vava'u Airport by contacting Tonga Airports Ltd.
Flight time is 50 minutes to Tongatapu, 30 minutes to Ha’apai and a little over one hour to both Niuatoputapu and Niuafo’ou.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Vava’u |
Nearest Town or City |
10km North of Neiafu |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Lupepauʻu International Airport |
Latitude |
-18.585336 |
Longitude |
-173.961717 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
236 feet |
IATA Code |
VAV |
ICAO Code |
NFTV |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Tevita Kaitu’u Fotu (Fua’amotu Airport) |
Open From (hours) |
1930Z |
Open To (hours) |
0330Z |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Tonga Airports Ltd (TAL) maintains and manages airport operations and infrastructure. This includes cargo screening for the airlines.
Air Terminal Services (ATS) is responsible for all ground handling. They have ground handling equipment to handle B787 aircrafts.
Lulutai Airlines operates all domestic flights within Tonga’s islands.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List here.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There are no reported issues with current performance. Resources appear adequate for current volumes and there are plans to upgrade facilities progressively in future.
Performance for 2019
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
---|---|---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements
International Domestic |
1048
120 928 |
87
10 77 |
20
3 17 |
Total Passengers
International Domestic |
47266
7,716 39,550 |
3900- 4000
643 3296 |
1000
161 839 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
101 |
8.5 |
2 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
50 |
4 |
1 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
There is no mechanical handling equipment at the airport because there are limited international flights. ATS have manual handling with trollies only.
Runways
Runway surface is tar sealed or asphalt mixed in place.
Runway 08/26 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1700 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
NIL |
Runway Surface |
Tar or asphalt mixed in place, oiled |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Runway can be used from either heading.
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
Width and Length (m) |
50 x 100 |
Surface |
Grassed areas and asphalt apron |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes Yes
Combined
|
Single Point Refuelling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Air Starter Units |
No |
|
Cargo terminal |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Manual |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
CAT 4 |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
No bulk handling equipment available |
||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
No pallet handling equipment available |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
2,750 m2 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
Nil |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
No loading equipment for use on ramps |
||
Other Comments |
|
1. Y12E – Can land and takeoff
2. BN2A - Can land and takeoff
3. SAAB340 – Can land and takeoff
4. MA60 – Can land and takeoff
5. J32 – Can land and takeoff
Weight Limitations:
1. Y12E: MCTOW – 5670 kg (17 seats non pressurize)
2. BN2A: MCTOW – 2994 kg (9 seats – non pressurize)
3. SAAB340: MCTOW – 12930 kg (34 seats – pressurize)
4. MA60: MCTOW – 21800 kg (52 seats – pressurize)
5. J32: MCTOW – 7350 kg (17 seats – pressurize)
Customs Guidance
There are international flights per week scheduled (ex-Fiji). Customs are at the airport for international flights.
For more information on customs in TONGA, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
There are no storage facilities available.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges below are for international flights.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (tonnes) |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
0 – 5 tonnes |
6 – 50 tonnes |
More than 50 tonnes |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
$ 25 / T |
|
|
Landing USD - $ |
$7.33 (Domestic) |
$27.25 (International) |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
After hours charge $ 676.00 |
||
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
|||
Parking USD - $ |
3-8 hours $5.00 + $1.00c/hr. thereafter |
3-8 hours $30.00 + $7.00c/hr. thereafter |
3-8 hours $60.00 + $12.00c/hr thereafter |
Handling Charges |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
There are fuel services available.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
3.00 |
Avgas |
Nil |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Services offered are basic only, hence many are not included / available in the table below. Cargo is handled by Air Terminal Services. Contact is 35449.
Import Charges
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
---|---|---|
Handling Charge |
On application |
Charges are by the job lot not per Kg and prices only given on application |
Break Bulk Fee |
On application |
Charges are by the job lot not per Kg |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Service not available |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Service not available |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Service not available |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
N/A |
Service not available |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
Nil |
|
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
N/A |
|
International Air Waybill |
$70 |
|
Local Air Waybill |
$22 |
|
Air Waybill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
|
Air Waybill Documentation |
$70 |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
$60 |
|
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
There are no air-bridge services available.
Security
Perimeter is fenced. Security screening is required for all international flights.
Tonga - 2.2.3 Lifuka, Ha’apai National Airport
Airport Overview
Lifuka Island Airport, (aka Salote Pilolevu Airport), is in the Ha’apai group of islands.
The airport is located 3 km north of the capital Pangai. Lulutai Airlines offers daily domestic air services to the airport connecting Haʻapai to Tongatapu and Vava'u. Flight time is approximately 30 minutes (Type Jetstream, SAAB) to Tongatapu and 20 minutes to Vava'u
Perimeter is fenced. There is no other security. There are no storage facilities.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Lifuka |
Nearest Town or City |
Pangai Distance: 3 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Salote Pilolevu Airport |
Latitude |
-19.77667 (S 19 46 37.40) |
Longitude |
- 174.3411 (W 174 20 25.41) |
Elevation (ft and m) |
25 ft / 7.62 m |
IATA Code |
HPA |
ICAO Code |
NFTL |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Viliami Filimone. / T.Tohi 60150/7315394/8772595 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1200 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
Runway Surface |
PCN 9/F/B/. 7/T Bitumen |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, handled by ATS |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
1. Y12E – Can land and takeoff
2. BN2A - Can land and takeoff
3. SAAB340 – Can land and takeoff f
4. J32 – Can land and takeoff
Weight Limitations:
1. Y12E: MCTOW – 5670 kg (17 seats non pressurize)
2. BN2A: MCTOW – 2994 kg (9 seats – non pressurize)
3. SAAB340: MCTOW – 12930 kg (34 seats – pressurize)
4. J32: MCTOW – 7350 kg (17 seats – pressurize)
Fuel Services Charges
There is no refuelling facility available.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or NOF’s charged.
Other Fees
Landing fee of $T 550 / hour. (US$ 237.00 / hour)
Tonga - 2.2.4 Eua (Kaufana) Airport
Airport Overview
Eua Airport is located 3 km southeast of the capital ‘Ohonua. Eua is 40km off the coast of Nuku’alofa.
Frequent domestic air services connect ‘Eua to Tongatapu. The flight to ‘Eua is one of the shortest commercial flights in the world, taking only 8 minutes from Fua’amotu International Airport. The airport is being service by Lulutai Airlines with its Y12 aircraft.
Perimeter is fenced. There is no other security. There are no storage facilities.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Eua |
Nearest Town or City |
“Ohonua Distance: 3 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Eua Airport |
Latitude |
-19.77667 |
Longitude |
- 174.3411 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
31 ft / 9 m |
IATA Code |
EUA |
ICAO Code |
NFTL |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Panela Tamale |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
800 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
171.09 / 351.09 |
Runway Surface |
Bitumen seal surface |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Manual ATS |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes (via Fua’amotu International Airport) |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (one) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
1. Y12E – Can land and takeoff
2. BN2A - Can land and takeoff
Weight Limitations:
1. Y12E: MCTOW – 5670 kg (17 seats non pressurize)
2. BN2A: MCTOW – 2994 kg (9 seats – non pressurize)
Fuel Services Charges
No refuelling services available.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or NOF’s
Tonga - 2.2.5 Niuatoputapu (Mata’aho) Airport
Airport Overview
Limited domestic air services operate to connect Niuatoputapu to Vava’u and Tongatapu.
The airfield is an unsealed coral / grass strip. A small cinder block building acts as terminal and airport office. Perimeter is fenced. There is no other security. There are no storage facilities.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Niua |
Nearest Town or City |
1.5NM South of Hihifo Township |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mata’aho Airport |
Latitude |
-15.976667 |
Longitude |
-173.791667 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
23 ft / 7m |
IATA Code |
NTT |
ICAO Code |
NFTP |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Tevita Kaitu’u Fotu (Fua’amotu Airport) |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway 11/29 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1085 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
126.23 / 306.23 |
Runway Surface |
Unsealed coral / grass |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Manual ATS |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (0ne) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
1. Y12E – Can land and takeoff
Weight Limitations:
1. Y12E: MCTOW – 5670 kg (17 seats non pressurize)
Fuel Services Charges
No refuelling facility available.
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or NOF’s
Other Fees
Landing fee of $T 550 / hour. (US$ 237.00 / hour)
Tonga - 2.2.6 Niuafo’ou Airport (Kuini Lavinia Airport)
Airport Overview
Limited domestic air services operate to connect Niuafo’ou to Vava’u and Tongatapu.
The airfield is an unsealed coral/grass strip. Perimeter is fenced. There is no other security.
There are no storage facilities.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Tonga |
Province or District |
Niua |
Nearest Town or City |
1km Northeast of Esia Township |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kuini Lavinia Airport |
Latitude |
-15.571111 |
Longitude |
-175.630833 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
149 ft / 45 m |
IATA Code |
NFO |
ICAO Code |
NFTO |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Tevita Kaitu’u Fotu (Fua’amotu Airport) |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway 08/26 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1060 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
Runway Surface |
Unsealed coral / grass |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (one) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
1. Y12E – Can land and takeoff
Weight Limitations:
1. Y12E: MCTOW – 5670 kg (17 seats non pressurize)
Fuel Services Charges
No refuelling facility available.
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or NOFs
Other Fees
Landing fee of $T 550 / hour. (US$ 237.00 / hour)
Tonga - 2.3 Road Network
There are 680 km of highways in Tonga, of which some 40% km are paved,
Tonga has an extensive network of roads. This network provides good access links to communities in terms of connectivity, but in some areas the condition has deteriorated significantly due to insufficient emphasis on maintenance.
The Government of Tonga is addressing this problem through several roads rehabilitation and upgrading programs in collaboration with its development partners. The National Roads Improvement Project will rehabilitate selected trunk roads throughout the country, and the Transport Sector Consolidation Project (TSCP) will trial a new approach to road maintenance that makes greater use of private sector involvement.
In addition to these broader programs, commitments are already in place for specific investments to rehabilitate the Vaipua Bridge (Vava’u) and Foa Causeway (Ha’apai). In the longer term, the Government of Tonga will continue this emphasis on road maintenance and rehabilitation.
There is a major bottleneck to evacuate people from Nuku’alofa’s low-lying Popua district to higher ground in the case of surge seas. GoT is considering options for a new road linking Nuku’alofa with the southern side of Fanga’uta Lagoon by bridge or causeway. This road would provide better access to the southern and eastern sides of Tongatapu and the airport, and provide an alternative evacuation/access route in case of natural disaster.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Distance Matrix (km)
|
Nuku’alofa |
Nukunuku |
Ha.atufu |
‘Utulau |
Fua’amotu (Int. Airport) |
Niutoua |
Malapo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuku’alofa |
|
10 |
20 |
19 |
21 |
30 |
15 |
Nukunuku |
10 |
|
10 |
9 |
25 |
34 |
19 |
Ha.atufu |
20 |
10 |
|
17 |
34 |
43 |
28 |
‘Utulau |
19 |
9 |
1 |
|
20 |
29 |
14 |
Fua’amotu (Int. Airport) |
21 |
25 |
34 |
20 |
|
19 |
7 |
Niutoua |
30 |
34 |
43 |
29 |
19 |
|
15 |
Malapo |
15 |
19 |
28 |
14 |
7 |
15 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (minutes)
|
Nuku’alofa |
Nukunuku |
Ha.atufu |
‘Utulau |
Fua’amotu (Int. Airport) |
Niutoua |
Malapo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuku’alofa |
|
15 |
30 |
20 |
35 |
45 |
22 |
Nukunuku |
15 |
|
17 |
17 |
42 |
51 |
30 |
Ha.atufu |
30 |
17 |
|
30 |
57 |
65 |
44 |
‘Utulau |
20 |
17 |
30 |
|
31 |
41 |
20 |
Fua’amotu (Int. Airport) |
35 |
42 |
57 |
31 |
|
30 |
13 |
Niutoua |
45 |
51 |
65 |
41 |
30 |
|
21 |
Malapo |
22 |
30 |
44 |
20 |
13 |
21 |
|
Road Security
There have been a few driving fatalities amounting to 14 in 2022 (https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/481256/road-toll-in-tonga-more-than-doubles-this-year ) due to speeding, alcohol and drunk driving. Driving in Tonga can be hazardous, particularly at night, due to poor visibility, the quality of roads, the significant volume of pedestrian traffic and free-roaming animals.
The speed limit in most locations is 40 km per hour.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Beyond registration fees, there are only a few regulations in place in Tonga. No axle load limits exist yet, but it is one of the objectives of the new Ministry of Infrastructure.
There are no weighbridges in Tonga.
Tonga - 2.5 Waterways Assessment
NOTE:
Waterways in this context relates to ‘interisland sea travel’.
Domestic shipping services
There is one domestic shipping service, the government-owned Friendly Islands Shipping Agency (FISA) which operates inter-island shipping services, including the ferry service, on a commercial basis.
Due to the isolated nature and relatively small size and population of a few outer islands, internal (interisland) waterways form a vital part of Tonga’s supply chain. Many of the smaller islands have neither docking capability for larger vessels nor airstrips, making them reliant on supply by small boats for commerce, social, educational and medical needs.
There are a few smaller, private operators transporting small cargo and providing water taxi and charter services.
Services are weather-dependent and may be cancelled due to windy / rough water conditions, particularly during the cyclone season (Nov – Apr).
The Government has stated its highest priority for the maritime sector is increasing the safety and resilience of all maritime activities, especially in relation to inter-island shipping. There is currently no budget or timelines set for any significant developments.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Company Information
The sole domestic shipping company operating is the government-owned Friendly Islands Shipping Agency.
There is adequate cargo and passenger capacity at present and there are no immediate plans to expand services in the region.
Maintenance and safety issues have arisen in the past with reported ferry groundings. The most notable incident was the sinking of the inter-island ferry the MV Princess Ashika which sank in 2009 with the loss of 74 persons. Despite the Ministry of Transport surveyor’s claims which considered the vessel to be totally unseaworthy, they failed to stop vessel operations.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Passenger Carrying Capacity
|
Friendly Islands Shipping Company (FISA) |
---|---|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers |
0 |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
0 |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passengers |
0 |
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
1 (400 passengers) |
|
Friendly Islands Shipping Company (FISA) |
---|---|
Number of Boats |
2 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
1 x 520 MT (plus 400 passengers) 1 x 241 MT =761 MT total |
Number of Barges |
None |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
N/A |
Number of Tugs |
None |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
N/A |
Travel Time Matrix
The travel times below are taken using the MV ‘Otuanga’ofa. (400 passenger Ferryboat)
Travel time from main port to other major ports on a moving vessel (travel times indicated in hours)
|
Nuku’alofa |
Nomuka |
Ha’afeva |
Pangai |
Neiafu |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuku’alofa |
|
5 |
7 |
9.5 |
16.5 |
Nomuka |
5 |
|
2 |
4.5 |
11.5 |
Ha’afeva |
7 |
2 |
|
2.5 |
9.5 |
Pangai |
9.5 |
4.5 |
2.5 |
|
7 |
Neiafu |
16.5 |
11.5 |
9.5 |
7 |
|
Port Information
Key Port Information
|
Nuku’alofa |
Nei’afu |
Pangai |
---|---|---|---|
Location |
Nukualofa, Tongatapu |
Nei’afu, Vava’u |
Pangai, Ha’apai |
Contact Information |
|
|
|
Connections with Other Transport Means |
21 km by road to Fua 'motu International Airport |
10 km by road to Lupepauʻu Airport |
10 km to Lifuka Airport |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
No |
No |
No |
Handling Equipment |
|
|
|
Customs Clearance Available |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Other Comments |
|
|
|
2.5 Tonga Storage Assessment
Generally, warehousing space belongs to:
- private transport companies
- private retailers
- government agencies (Tonga Defence Services, MOW, MIA)
While these operations generally use their storage capacities to the upmost, they may be able to provide ad-hoc support in time of emergencies.
The main storage capacities found in the country are using containers. The containers are easily available, either for rental or procurement.
Container storage is adequate for short-term storage
In the villages the churches are the most appropriate temporary storage facilities. Especially the Mormons churches are very solid and located in fenced and protected environment. Each village has many churches on its territory.
In addition to the many halls and churches available there are many suitable spaces such as sports grounds and vacant land that can be quickly identified for siting temporary storage facilities (MSU’s) close to populated areas.
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
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 into containers. There are also some industry specific warehouse and distribution centres but little in the way of common user stores.
The port operating company (Port Authority Tonga) have a storage facility of approx. 150 m2 available for short term use. It is generally only full to capacity around December.
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity m³) |
Type |
Access |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuku’alofa wharf |
Dateline Transam Shipping |
No |
600 |
Secured Hard for container stacking & storage |
Flat |
good |
Nuku’alofa wharf |
Port Authority Tonga |
No |
150 m2 |
Closed warehouse |
Flat |
Good |
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organisations
There is a planned shared warehouse to be purpose built and coordinated by NEMO to incorporate their offices and storage for prepositioning of some supplies.
This is envisaged to be completed in 2017-18 and will provide approximately 200m2 storage space.
Tonga Red Cross has a warehouse that they share space with CARITAS. It is in fair to poor repair. They anticipate moving there current stocks to NEMO’s proposed shared warehouse space when it is completed.
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type |
Access |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuku’alofa |
TRC |
Yes |
full |
Closed warehouse |
flat |
poor |
Public Sector Storage
There is no public sector storage as such. The military and Ministry of Internal Affairs have limited storage space.
As per detailed narrative above, best emergency storage options will be churches and public halls that could be made available in all villages.
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity m² / |
Type |
Access |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuku’alofa |
Ministry Of Infrastructure |
Yes |
150 |
Closed warehouse |
Flat |
Fair |
Cold Chain
There are no significant cold chain facilities available. Recommendation is to ship refrigerated containers if this facility is required for large-scale storage of vaccines or medicine.
Location |
Organization / Owner |
Type |
Cooling / Power |
Quantity |
Total Capacity (m³) |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
2.6 Tonga Milling Assessment
Tonga has no milling facilities; all products are imported, mainly from the FMF Mill in Fiji.The company has operated for over 40 years. FMF products are available in over twenty countries including Australia, New Zealand, all Pacific Island countries, United States and Canada. For contact details, see the following link: 4.6 Tonga Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Tonga - 2.7 Milling Assessment
Tonga has no milling facilities; all products are imported, mainly from Fiji.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Milling Company Flour Mills of Fiji Ltd (FMF)
The company has operated for over 40 years. FMF products are available in over twenty countries including Australia, New Zealand, all Pacific Island countries, United States of America and Canada.
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Flour Mills of Fiji Limited |
Name: Mr. Sanjay Punja Title: Managing Director Email: info@fmf.com.fj
|
Tel: +679 33 01 188 Fax: +679 33 01 188 |
Summary of Role and Services |
||
Milling of wheat, rice and whole dunfield peas, manufacturing of packaging materials, (Corrugated cartons and assorted boxes and packets) manufacturing of food products, sale of crushed and feed wheat and related products. |
Tonga - 3 Logistics Services
For services such as, but not restricted to:
Rental Car Companies, Taxi Companies, Freight Forwarders, Handling Equipment Company, Power Supplier, ISP’s, Supermarkets, Generators, Portable Accommodation, Tents & Tarpaulins, Water Equipment: Pumps, Filters, Pipes & Tanks, Computers, Vehicles, Accommodation, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Security, Signs, Waste management, Pharmacies, Pest Control, Office equipment and Supplies.
Quality and availability of services and supplies are generally to international standards. Products are primarily imported from Australia, NZ or China and predominantly internationally recognised brands. Private companies support these service industries.
Supply issues are related to shipping schedules. Weather events affecting vessel movements may result in some short-term product shortages, which in turn flow on to services interruptions.
Tonga - 3.1 Fuel
Overview
There are two major companies marketing and supplying fuel in Tonga, Total Energies and Pacific Energy SWP Limited (PE SWP). Total Energies is a major multinational. Fiji-based Pacific Energy has operated for over 65 years and maintains strong links with Shell through a supply agreement and technical assistance. Since early 2009 a local Tongan company (Vatu) has been supplying the Ha’apai group of islands direct from Fiji using their own LCT (Local Coastal Tankers). The Niuas are supplied with drums from Tongatapu.
Total Energies and Pacific Energy have terminal facilities 0.5 n.m. east of Queen Salote Wharf in Nuku’alofa. Currently, tankers discharge just outside the reef directly offshore from the terminals using a Mediterranean mooring system which can accommodate local coastal tankers, typically LOA 80m., max draft 5.0m., 3.000gt. Cargo transfer is by flexible hose between a permanent manifold by one of the dolphins and vessels manifold. Handles products at a rate of 200 m3 / hr. The port handles approx. 40-50 million litres of petroleum products per year. Total Energies’ storage capacity is 1,155,670 litres. Pacific Energy has storage capacity for 464,310 litres.
The companies use a similar supply route. Tonga’s volume is included in regional demand, combining with volume for Fiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and other Pacific Islands (as applicable for each company). This allows the supply to be bulked up into suitable cargo sized volumes (30,000 tonnes/40 million litres) that can be supplied from the Singapore market, the main trading and export refining centre in the Asia-Pacific region. The larger ships (Medium Range Tankers) are not currently able to call in Tonga, so Tonga’s volume is included in Fiji’s supply and delivered to Fiji’s Vuda terminal. From Vuda it is loaded onto much smaller vessels (Local Coastal Tankers - LCT) for shipping to Tonga. Whilst supply of fuel has generally been consistent, there was a disruption to Vava’u supply for several weeks during 2016 due to delays experienced by Pacific Energy in its replacement of the normal LCT with a bigger vessel.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List
Information may also be found at: https://www.mted.gov.to/index.php/2024/02/16/new-petroleum-prices-for-f… which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
The cost of petroleum fuel in Tonga is made up of four main components.
- cost of the fuel on the international market (44%)
- cost of the supply route to get it to Tonga ( 9%)
- supplying companies operating costs and recovery on their investment ( 9%)
- taxes and levies applied by Authorities and the Government of Tonga. (38%)
The largest single consumer of petroleum fuel is Tonga Power which uses diesel for electricity generation. Total Energy is currently contracted to meet this demand. As a result, diesel is the most significant product supplied to the market. Jet fuel/kerosene is only supplied to Tongatapu.
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 17 Feb 2023 (local currency and USD - $) |
|
---|---|
Petrol |
$3.60 (TOP) $1.51 (USD) |
Diesel |
$3.65 (TOP) $1.18 (USD) |
Paraffin |
$2.80 (TOP) $1.18 (USD) |
Jet A-1 |
$2.78 (TOP) $1.17 (USD) |
Seasonal Variations
There are no seasonal variations. Price is Government controlled.
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No
|
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
No |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes, with prior arrangement. |
Fuel Transportation
Internal transportation of fuel products is carried out by trucks.
Total Energies:
-
2 tankers on Tongatapu with total carrying capacity of 45,000 L; and
-
1 tanker (carrying capacity of 14,000 L) on each of Ha’apai and Vava’u islands.
Pacific Energy:
-
5 tankers on Tongatapu with total capacity of 100,000 L; and
-
1 tanker (carrying capacity of 14,000 L) on each of Ha’apai and Vava’u islands.
Tonga Power’s LCT vessel is used to transport bulk fuel for its own use from Tongatapu to Ha’apai and Vava’u. Other fuel to the outer islands is transported by drum or IBC (1,500 L).
The transportation infrastructure and fleet are sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased demand from the humanitarian community.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Both fuel suppliers to Tonga adhere to international standards of fuel quality as required by the Fiji Government, which is the transhipment point for each of them. They have onsite laboratories in Tonga at their storage depots and strict quality control is enforced.
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
|
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
No |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
No |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
|
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
No, however fuel is imported via Fiji and standards are to Fiji’s national standards |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: To Fiji national standards |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Ie. diesel /500ppm gasoline /45 RON |
Testing Laboratories |
|
---|---|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
Total |
Name |
Total Testing Laboratory |
Address |
Vuna Road, Nuku’alofa Tonga |
Telephone and Fax |
Tel.+676 24509 Fax: +676 24909
|
Contact |
Jese Tikomailepanoni |
Standards Used |
Asia Pacific Fuel Quality Standards |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
Pacific Energy Ltd |
Name |
Pacific Energy Testing Laboratory |
Address |
Vuna Road, Nuku’alofa Tonga |
Telephone and Fax |
Tel. +676 22511 Fax. +676 23572 |
Contact |
Paula Taufa |
Standards Used |
Asia Pacific Fuel Quality Standards |
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.
Tonga - 3.2 Transporters
Road Transport
Due to the small size of its islands, land transport is not really developed in Tonga. Trucks are small and family owned. On Tongatapu islands, two private land transport companies can be found at the port. During an emergency, government agencies transport capacities, mainly from Transport and Works departments as well as the ones from Tonga Defence Services, Police and Fire Service will be used. This amounts to a total of approximately 60 x 4-ton trucks.
On the islands of Ha’apai, Vava’u and outer islands, transport is done by locals with private vehicles and tractors with trailers.
Current capacity is adequate for the local demand and would likely be able accommodate surge in case of additional humanitarian requirements.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List
Tranzpacific Ltd Transport Capacity Summary
Regions Covered |
Tongatapu, Tonga |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Side Lift (crane) container truck |
2 |
30 |
Good condition |
Flat deck truck |
2 |
3 |
Good condition |
Vehicle Type |
|
|
|
Total Capacity |
4 |
33 |
|
Molapu Quarry Transport Capacity Summary
Regions Covered |
Tongatapu, Tonga |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Side Lift (crane) container truck |
1 |
10 |
Good condition |
Flat deck truck |
3 |
5 |
Good condition |
Vehicle Type |
|
|
|
Total Capacity |
4 |
15 |
|
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.
Tonga - 3.3 Manual Labour
Overview
There are no formalised trade unions in Tonga, although the 1964 Act of Parliament provides the legislation needed for unions to be formed (2009). Employers and employees in the private sector negotiate directly to establish working conditions and discuss salaries.
Manual labour is employed predominately in the agricultural and fishing industries.
In times of need (due to natural disasters), the military provides the bulk of manual labourers. This is readily supplemented by volunteer labour from the villages.
Historically, humanitarian agencies have not experienced any problems with securing adequate manual labour and do not anticipate it being an issue in future.
Labour Rate(s) Overview
|
Cost/hour |
Rate as of Nov 2016 |
---|---|---|
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
T$ 3.00 = US$ 1.40 |
|
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
T$5 = US$ 2.30 |
|
Skilled Worker |
T$5 -T$10 = US$ 2.30 - US$ 4.60 |
Tonga - 3.4 Telecommunications
Overview
Mobile phone and internet services are available throughout the country, including smaller and more remote communities.
Connectivity from the main island of Tongatapu to outer islands via microwave connectivity is improving the data speeds accessible on the outer islands, by reducing the dependency on satellite-based internet connectivity. Tongatapu was connected to a submarine cable in 2013. Tonga Cable Limited (TCL) is a public enterprise and its three shareholders are the Tonga Government 66.6%, Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) 16.7%, and Digicel Tonga Limited 16.7%. TCL was formed in November 2009 with the approval of the Government of Tonga to build and manage a submarine fibre optic connecting Tonga to Fiji, which was commissioned in August 2013.
The cable is 827 kilometres long and has its cable landing station at Sopu, a suburb of Nukuʻalofa in Tonga, and in Suva, Fiji. It provides 20 Gbps through its branching into the trans-Pacific Southern Cross Cable in Suva. An extension of the cable to Haʻapai and Vavaʻu was commissioned in April 2018. The segment of the cable was shattered and destroyed in multiple places during the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption in January 2022, new cable was manufactured and the two recoverable ends of the cable were re-joined with the new segment and service was restored slightly over a month after the eruption.
AM radio remains one of the most important communication channels in Tonga to reach communities for early warning and disaster recovery messages. AM radio plays an important role in sending messages to outer island communities including information about scheduled arrivals of shipping and airline services and has a vital role in broadcasting regular weather reports and cyclone and tsunami warnings. It is a vital lifeline during times of natural disasters. The Government of Tonga is working with the JICA (Government of Japan) to increase the resilience of the AM radio network in the country.
There are three telecommunications network operators in Tonga, namely, Digicel , TCC and WanTok. Digicel Tonga (formerly TonFon) is a privately owned company and Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) is a state-owned public enterprise. TCC has a strategic partnership alliance with Vodafone Fiji.
In 2016, Digicel deployed what was, at the time, the world’s longest microwave relay (189 kilometres) stationed on Kao Island, an uninhabited volcanic island in the Ha’apai group. It connects the islands of Tongatapu, Eua, Ha’apai, and Vava’u. The link supplied data connectivity with a capacity of 200Mbps to Ha’apai and 600Mbps to Vava’u. The site was running on an autonomous power supply (solar, batteries, diesel generators) until it stopped working after the HT-HH eruption in January 2022. In late 2022, Digicel repaired and upgraded the link. (https://www.etcluster.org/document/tonga-volcanic-eruptiontsunami-global-etc-teleconference-17-26-october-2022 )
WanTok is the most recent inclusion into the market, launched in 2021 with Headquarters in Port Vila, Vanuatu. WanTok provides mobile services, banking solutions, wireless broadband and cloud hosting services. They also provide internet broadband services via its radio links to customers and businesses with coverage of 70 to 80% on Tongatapu only.
There are no restrictions on obtaining SIM cards for mobile telephone connectivity. Photo identification must be supplied when purchasing a SIM card. Data plans are readily available.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes. Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) is the only fixed line operator in Tonga with a 100% market share on fixed telephone lines. TCC is a public enterprise and falls under the Tonga Ministry of Public Enterprise |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes, international calling is available from fixed and mobile networks. |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
Information not available. Occurs infrequently . |
Mobile Phone Providers |
There are three mobile network operators – TCC (U-Call), Digicel Tonga and WanTok Tonga. The three mobile network operators offer GSM and 3G services, including mobile broadband. |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
The Digicel network has coverage across Tonga except to the northern group of islands, called Nuias. It has backup systems running on generators, solar with batteries.
The UCall (TCC) network covers all of Tonga including the northern group of islands such as Niuafo‘ou, Niuatoputapu, Nomuka and Ha‘afeva.
WanTok Tonga has 80% coverage for Tongatapu, Ha’apai and Vavau only and not in any other islands. |
Telecommunications Regulations
The Department of Communications, under the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), is the party responsible for licensing relating to frequencies, and importation of telecommunications equipment. The Kingdom of Tonga is a party to Tampere Convention via accession. The Tampere Convention provides concessions relating to the importation of telecommunications equipment during disaster times.
Regulations on Usage and Import
|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
---|---|---|
Satellite |
Yes |
Department of Communications, under the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC)
|
HF Radio |
Yes |
|
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
|
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
|
GPS |
Yes |
|
VSAT |
Yes |
|
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes. Department of Communications, MEIDECC (www.mic.gov.to) |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
Yes. Department of Communications, MEIDECC (www.mic.gov.to) |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Various telecommunications systems are in place in Tonga, including a VHF and HF radio network that is used by the NDRMO and Meteorological services. A discussion is underway to implement a common emergency channel shared between first response agencies (proposal is to reuse the existing frequencies already used by the NDRMO). In the event of disaster, it is recommended that the humanitarian community configure the existing radio channels used by the NEMO (with approval from the NDRMO and Met Services). The Tonga Red Cross have satellite phones at various locations.
Existing Telecommunication Systems
|
UN |
Met Service/NEMO |
Coasta I Radio |
Police |
Fire |
Defence |
Dept of Communications |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VHF Frequencies
|
No
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
UHF only |
Yes |
N/A |
HF Frequencies |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
N/A |
Location of Repeaters |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
N/A |
VSAT |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Currently deploying a VSAT network (with ITU) at multiple sites. |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Internet is available on all islands, and organisations can contract directly with private ISPs for their internet service. Major ISPs are DigiNET (Digicel) and Kalianet (TCC). Internet over mobile broadband is also available subject to the network coverage of the mobile network operators (Digicel and TCC).
Internet Service Providers |
||
---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
ISPs available in Tonga, specifically Digicel, TCC and WanTok.
TCC's ISP service is called “Kalianet”. Kalianet is available throughout Tongatapu (main island), Ha'apai, Vava'u, and 'Eua using WiMax broadband, and through dial-up from the two Niuas (northernmost islands). TCC also offers leased line services, and mobile broadband through their U-Call mobile network.
Digicel’s ISP service is called “DigiNET”. It offers high speed internet connectivity across Tonga.
WanToks ISP service is called “Toko wireless”. It offers high speed internet connectivity across Tongatapu.
The introduction of an undersea high-speed fibre-optic cable in 2013 by Tonga Communications Limited (TCL) has delivered higher speed internet to Tonga. The cable station termination point is located in Sopu, Nuku’alofa. The submarine cable links Tonga to Fiji and then on to Sydney via the South Cross Cable Network. |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
TCC is a government owned enterprise. Digicel Tonga is privately owned. WanTok is privately owned.
In October 2015, the Tongan government passed the new Communications Bill 2015 (Communications Act 2015 and the Communications Commission Act 2015) which gave increased powers to the government in regard to controlling internet access. |
|
Dial-up only? |
No. Higher speed connections are available. |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
Varies |
Broadband |
Varies |
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
Dedicated links can be purchased from Digicel, TCC and WanTok. |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
There are three mobile network operators – TCC (U-Call), Digicel Tonga and WanTok. The mobile network operators offer GSM and 3G services, including mobile broadband. The Digicel network has coverage across Tonga except to the northern group of islands, called Nuias. The UCall (TCC) network covers all of Tonga including the northern group of islands such as Niuafo‘ou, Niuatoputapu, Nomuka and Ha‘afeva. For other information on MNOs 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 (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
---|---|---|---|---|
TCC (UCall) |
N/A |
The UCall nework covers all of Tonga including the northern group of islands such as Niuafo‘ou, Niuatoputapu, Nomuka and Ha‘afeva. |
No information |
Voice, data, SMS |
Digicel Tonga |
N/A |
The Digicel network has coverage across Tonga except to the northern group of islands, called Niuas. |
No information |
Voice, data, SMS. Digicel Mobile Money. |
WanTok |
N/A |
The WanTok network has coverage across Tongatapu, Ha’apai and Vava’u only. |
No information |
Voice, data, SMS, WanTok Mobile money |
Tonga - 3.5 Food and Additional Suppliers
Most of the population engages in some form of subsistence production of food, with approximately half producing almost all their basic food needs through farming, sea harvesting, and animal husbandry. Farmers join in cooperatives to supply bulk produce for the export market. Tonga’s exports in 2014 totalled $17.3 million. Non-Fillet Fish represented 19.4% followed by Other Vegetables at 10%. Agricultural exports account for around 66% of the country's total exports.
There is no major manufacturing or production capacity.
Of Tonga’s total imports in 2014, Poultry accounted for 5% ($12 mil) and Other Foodstuffs accounted for 11% ($30 mil). Of ‘Other Foodstuffs pasta (13%) and other prepared meat (12%).
In general, local produce can feed the local demand at a basic level. Most households have gardens and access to livestock or fish that will sustain them even in the aftermath of natural disasters. It should be noted that although Tonga imports large quantities of food, this is for variety not survival.
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://oec.world/en/profile/country/ton
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Tonga - 3.5.1 Food Suppliers
Main Food Suppliers
Most of the population engages in some form of subsistence production of food, with approximately half producing almost all their basic food needs through farming, sea harvesting, and animal husbandry.
Today, most of Tonga's agriculture is still based on traditional farming systems.
On their allotments, farmers often grow cash crops alongside subsistence crops. Root crops are both a staple of the Tongan diet and an export crop, and yams, taro, cassava and sweet potatoes dominate cropping systems.
In 2022 Tonga was the number 215 economy in the world in terms of total exports and the number 204 in total imports.
The top imports of Tonga are Refined Petroleum ($53.5M), Poultry Meat ($10.1M), Sheep and Goat Meat ($7.58M), Cars ($7.16M), and Large Construction Vehicles ($4.92M). Other than the refined petroleum the import for meat is the second highest.
The imports are mostly from Fiji ($71M), China ($56.7M), New Zealand ($53.5M), Australia ($16.3M), and United States ($12.6M).
The top exports of Tonga are Non-fillet Fresh Fish ($1.41M), Scrap Copper ($1.32M), Processed Crustaceans ($1.22M), Other Vegetables ($1.08M), and Perfume Plants ($1.06M).
Exporting mostly to United States ($3.94M) of non-fillet fish, Australia ($2.45M) of cassava, New Zealand ($1.55M) mainly of taro and cassava, Hong Kong ($1.08M) of processed crustaceans, and Belgium ($1.06M) of scrap copper. Tonga (TON) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners | The Observatory of Economic Complexity (oec.world))
Although there is no manufacturing or production capacity, there is a wide variety of imported foods available largely imported from Australia and NZ. Generally, all food types can be imported and purchased locally from supermarkets or convenience stores.
Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
There are many medium sized retailers. These are generally stable, well-established family businesses supplying a wide range of imported goods from recognised international manufacturers. Credit is often available through finance companies.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
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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. |
4 |
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. |
1 |
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. |
2 |
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. |
3 |
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 – Punjas Fiji
Manufacture and distribute quality foods, beverages and household cleaning and cosmetic products across Pacific-wide distribution network partners include Anchor, Coca Cola, Goodman Fielder, Heineken and Diageo.
Punjas also has in-house design, printing, plastic bottling and cardboard box-making operations.
Supplier Overview |
|
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Company Name |
Punjas Fiji Ltd |
Address |
63, Vitogo Parade, Lautoka, Fiji (Punjas Head Office address) |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
In Fiji but not in Tonga |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
No |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
Not supplied |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash. Credit with prior arrangement |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Punjas has established subsidiaries in Tonga, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. Each subsidiary has nationwide distribution with offices, warehouses and transport infrastructure. |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
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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 |
No |
|
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
No |
|
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
No |
|
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize and pasta. |
Goods are imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juice |
Goods are imported |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar |
Goods are imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Goods are imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
|
41 - Animal oils and fats |
No |
|
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Goods are imported |
**For non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
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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.
Tonga - 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers
Overview
There are no manufacturers producing relevant materials for operational support equipment or key commodities that would typically be used in humanitarian operations and programming at a national level.
Similarly, there are no local wholesale operations supplying these materials.
Most items such as computers, office furniture, tents, etc can be procured at retail level only.
For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Wholesale – not present in Tonga
Supplier Overview |
|
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Company Name |
Not present in Tonga |
Address |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No. There is no local manufacturing or production |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Not present in Tonga |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Not present in Tonga |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Not present in Tonga |
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
Not present in Tonga |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Not present in Tonga |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Not present in Tonga. |
Not present in Tonga |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
Stone/gravel |
Local quarry |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Not present in Tonga |
|
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Not present in Tonga |
|
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Not present in Tonga |
|
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Not present in Tonga |
|
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
Not present in Tonga |
|
**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
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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.
3.6 Tonga Additional Services
Overview
Generally most services that may be required for an agency’s immediate program support needs are available. Up to date technology and training has been imported from Australia and New Zealand.
For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.2.8 Tonga Additional Service Provision Contact List.
Accommodation
Due to Tonga’s popularity as a tourist destination there is a reasonable amount of accommodation options (over 50) ranging from high-end hotel to backpacker and lodges. Longer-term rental house are in shorter supply although there are currently a number of entrepreneurial developers building specifically for this market.
Electricity and Power
Tonga has around 85% of the population on-grid and high levels of supply reliability. Voltage is 220-240V. Plugs are 2 V-shaped flat prongs. Cost of electricity is high largely as a result of Tonga’s reliance on diesel-powered generation for on-grid services.
Service is generally reliable and uninterrupted. Short localised outages may be experienced as a result of damaged lines after severe storms
Tonga Power Limited (TPL), the national utility, generates and distributes electricity on all four grids (Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Ha‘apai, and Vava‘u), and are currently powered by diesel generators fuelled with automotive diesel oil (ADO).
In 2000, when the last energy balance table was compiled, imported petroleum products accounted for 75% of Tonga's energy supply, with 25% from biomass (i.e. fuel wood and wood waste, coconut and palm oil residues) and off-grid solar PV.
The Energy sector has been identified as one of the infrastructure sectors at greatest risk from the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.
Electricity and Power Summary Table |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
Tongatapu Grid |
Diesel powered generator Solar photovoltaic plant |
7.9 MW 1.2 MW |
The total demand for electricity, year ending July 2012 was approximately 53.2 gigawatt-hours (53,200 MW)
|
Ha’apai Grid |
Diesel powered generator |
.372 MW |
|
Vava’u Grid |
Diesel powered generator |
1.9 MW |
|
Eau Grid |
Diesel powered generator |
0.372 |
Financial Services
Australian and New Zealand bank (ANZ) and Bank Of the South Pacific (BSB) are present in Tonga. There are a number of ATM machines where most major international banks can be accessed, on the 3 main islands. All normal banking facilities are present.
ANZ Bank
ANZ Tonga is a full service retail and commercial bank that offers comprehensive products and services for individuals as well as businesses.
Publicly listed company
Company Overview |
||
---|---|---|
Company Name |
ANZ Bank |
|
Address |
ANZ Retail Building, Taufa'ahau Rd Nuku’alofa |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift code ANZBTONN |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
All normal banking services available |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Vava’u |
Neifu: Fatafehi Rd (Branch plus ATM) |
For contact details, please see: 4.11 Tonga Additional Service Provision Contact List
Bank of the South Pacific (BSP)
Offers Premium Banking Services Centres in all major towns in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Solomon Islands. Publicly listed company.
Company Overview |
|||
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Company Name |
Bank Of The South Pacific (BSB) |
||
Address |
Nuku’alofa |
||
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift: BOSPTONU |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
All normal banking services available |
||
Other Locations |
|||
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
||
Vava’u |
Neifu: Branch plus ATM |
||
Eua, Ha’apai |
Agents (Tonga Development Bank |
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
There are numerous customs clearing and freight forwarding agents in the capital operating to international standards.
Handling Equipment
There are many forklifts and other items of handling equipment operating in the port region ranging from 2 - 30 mt capacity. Individuals or small operators generally own these. They will be made available in case of emergency under government edict if necessary, however historically such items are readily volunteered in emergency situations.
NEMO is currently taking delivery of 2 new forklifts and sundry other handling equipment for immediate disaster relief work.
Postal and Courier Services
Tonga Post is Government owned and provides mail and courier services to all the islands. International courier services FedEx and DHL are also present offering international services.
Printing and Publishing
There are printing and copying services available to international standards in the capital Nuku’alofa.
Taxi Companies
Taxi services are available in major towns. They are unmetered but generally reliable and safe to travel in. You should ensure driver actually knows location of required destination before embarking.
Vehicle Rental
There are international and local rental companies available. There is reasonable supply, standard and variety of vehicle options. A company should be able to satisfy its immediate vehicle requirements on arrival in Tonga.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
Waste Authority Limited (WAL) controls solid waste collection and disposal. This includes responsibility for the disposal of sewage sludge at the Tapuhia landfill facility on Tongatapu. WAL provides waste collection services covering all of Tongatapu, but on other islands, formal arrangements for solid waste collection are not in place. Likewise, formal arrangements for sanitary disposal of solid waste are not in place on other islands, except for Vava’u. WAL is progressively improving its performance but continues to require financial support from Government as it has a growing maintenance backlog. In addition there are problems with the design of WAL’s existing equipment and facilities, and the illegal dumping of waste is an emerging issue.
On other outer islands, formal arrangements for solid waste disposal do not exist.
There is a basic recycling program in place focussed on aluminium cans.
WASTE DISPOSAL-NON-HAZARDOUS
See above
WASTE DISPOSAL-HAZARDOUS
Oil and fuel waste has been collected and used by Tonga Power Limited to generate electricity
Quantities of waste including electronics, oil and fuels are still disposed of in an unregulated manner to unmonitored landfills.
Black and grey water is carried to WAL’s treatment facility were it is filtered and chemically treated to ‘neutralize’ pathogens and then run to ground. Solid waste goes to landfill.
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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.
4 Tonga Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Tonga will be presented.
Tonga - 4.1 Tonga Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / Town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min of Lands & Natural Resources (MLNR), |
Geology Survey Unit (GSU) |
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Vuna Rd, Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
Viliami Folau |
Deputy CEO |
+676 740 1301 |
|
||
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster, Environment, Climate Change & Communication (MEIDECC) |
MEIDECC
National Disaster Risk and Management Office
|
National |
Nuku’alofa |
1st Floor Sanft Bldg Taufaahau Rd |
Paula Mau
Mafua I Vaiutukakau Maka
|
CEO
Director |
|
+676 28173
+676 28173 |
+676 23216 |
https://tonganemo.wordpress.com/about/ https://tongaenergyroadmap.gov.to/?page_id=593 https://tonga-data.sprep.org/group/1
|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
|
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Salote Rd, Fasi-moe-afi Rd, Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
Telesia Kaitapu |
Director for Immigration Division |
|
+676 740 1847 |
|
https://www.facebook.com/TongaMFA/
|
Ministry of Infrastructure |
Civil Aviation Land transport Marine & ports |
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Alaivaha'amama'o Bypass Road, Vaololoa, Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
Lopeti Heimuli |
Chief Executive office |
+676 7401 500 |
|
|
|
Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) |
|
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Taufa’ahau Road Nuku’alofa Tongatapu
|
Dr Fotu Fisi’iahi |
Chief Executive Officer |
+676 7401000 |
|
|
|
Ministry of Health (MoH) |
|
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Tongan National Centre, Taufa'ahau Rd, Nuku'alofa, Tonga
|
Samisoni Mafile’o |
Procurement Support |
+676 7400428 |
|
|
|
Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Forests, and Fisheries (MAFF) |
Fisheries Department
Agriculture |
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Vuna Road, Sopu Tongatapu, Tonga |
Dr. Tu’ikolongaha Halafihi Viliami Manu
|
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer |
|
+676 25633/ 8413964
+676 740115 |
|
|
Ministry of Public Enterprise (MPE) |
|
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Tonga Post Building, Vuna Road, Tongatapu, Tinga |
Sione Pulotu ‘Akau’ola |
Acting/ Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
||
Ministry of Trade and Economic Development |
Labour |
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Latai Estate, Fasi moe Afi, Nukualofa, Tonga |
Ms Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka |
Chief Executive Officer |
+6767400105 |
|
||
Ministry of Finance & National Planning (MFNP) |
|
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Nuku'alofa |
Pilimilose Balwyn Fa’otusia |
Chief Executive Officer |
+676 7400700 |
|
||
Ministry Of Revenue & Customs |
Customs
Inland Revenue |
National
National |
Nuku’alofa
Nuku’alofa |
Customs officePorts Authority Building, Queen Salote Wharf, Ma’ufanga
Inland Revenue main office,QSC Exstudents Building, Railway Road,
|
Michael Cokanasiga
Sau Niulala |
Chief Executive Officer
Deputy CEO (Border Division) |
|
+676 7400660
+676 74000654 |
|
|
Ministry Of Police Prisons & Fire Service |
Police & Fire Service |
National |
Nuku’alofa |
Mauikisikisi Road, Longolongo
|
Shane McLennan |
Commissioner of Police |
|
+676 23233 |
+676 23226 |
|
4.1.a Tonga Cluster Lead Agencies Contact Details
Cluster
|
Cluster Lead Agency |
Cluster Lead Team (ideally at least 3 people) |
Contact phone numbers |
Email numbers |
---|---|---|---|---|
Coordination/ Logistics
|
NEMO
|
Leveni ‘Aho (Dir) Cluster Coordinator Mafua–‘i-Vai’utukakau Maka (CATO) |
8752500/7763534
7737481/8402303 |
|
Essential Services (Power, Water, Tele-Communications |
Ministry of Public Enterprise (MPE) |
Siona ‘Akauola, Acting CEO MPE Robert Matthews, CEO Tonga Power Saimone Helu, CEO Tonga Water Rizvi Jurangpathy, CEO TCC Ronan Mcgrane, CEO Digicel |
28144/7713904 28311 23299 20031 8800001 |
|
Emergency Shelter & Non Food Items (NFI) |
NEMO Tongan Red Cross Society (TRCS) |
Leveni ‘Aho (Dir) Cluster Coordinator Mafua –‘i-Vai’utukakau Maka (CATO) Sione Taumoefolau (TRCS) |
8752500/7763534
7737481/8402303 8785761 |
|
Safety & Protection |
Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) |
Ana Bing Fonua, CEO Inoke Fotu Kupu, Dep. CEO Samuel Pohiva, Asst Sec, Local Gov Div |
24586 28977/24586 |
|
Communications
|
MEIDECC
|
Paula P. Ma’u, CEO Andrew Toimoana, Director, Dept of Info & Communications Ofa Fa’anunu, TMS Director |
7715340
7770610/8451320 |
|
Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) |
Ministry of Health (MoH) |
Dr Siale 'Akau'ola, CEO Dr Reynold ‘Ofanoa, Chief Medical Viliami Tongamana Officer, Public Health ElisivaNa’ati, Head Nutrition Unit SelaFa’u, A/C Supervising Public Health Inspector Tu’akoi ‘Ahio, Principal Health Administration Officer |
28233/8832893 28233/8833179
26340
28233 |
|
Food Security & Livelihoods |
Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Forests & Fisheries MOAFFF |
Viliami Manu Tita Kara Emmanuel Moale Ela Vaipulu |
28038/23402 8860911 |
|
Education
|
Ministry of Education & Training (MET) |
Claude Tupou, CEO (Schools) Manu ‘Akauola, Dep.CEO (Finance) Alifeleti Fonua, Chief Education Officer |
24220/7769960
24707/7766978 |
|
Economic & Social Recovery |
Ministry of Finance & National Planning (MFNP) |
Ana FakaolaLemani, Dep CEO
ViliamiTakau, TCCI CEO |
27579 7718198 8494972 |
|
Reconstruction |
Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) |
Kisione Taufa,Acting CEO Fotu Veikune, Chief Architect PesaTu’iano, Director Civil Engineering |
23100 23100/8878865 23100/7717405 |
Tonga - 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tonga Red Cross |
Taufa’ahau Rd Nuku’alofa |
Sione Taumoefolau |
Secretary General of the Tonga Red Cross |
+676 21950 |
|
http://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/where-we-work/asia-pacific/tonga-red-… |
|
CARITAS |
Catholic Diocese of Tonga and Niue Catholic Centre Vaololoa, Nuku’alofa, Tonga |
Amelia Ma’afu |
Climate Change Officer |
+676 26890 |
+676 26891 |
|
|
OXFAM |
Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
Sam Halahala |
Local Facilitation lead |
|
|
||
CARE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
https://www.care-international.org/our-work/where-we-work/tonga
|
Tonga - 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total |
Vuna Rd. Nuku’alofa Tongatapu |
Isikeli Taoi |
Country Manager |
+676 24509 |
7863109 |
+676 24909 |
Quality testing of fuel & petroleum products |
||
Pacific Energy SWP Limited (PE SWP) |
Vuna Rd. Nuku’alofa |
Solomone Fifita |
Country Manager |
22511 |
7718200 |
23572 |
Quality testing of fuel & petroleum products |
Tonga - 4.4 Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Port of Nuku’alofa |
Port Authority Tonga |
Queen Salote Wharf, Nukualofa |
Hakaumotu Fakapelea |
Port Manager |
23168 |
8870639 |
24267 |
Port Manager |
||
Port of Nuku’alofa |
Dateline Transam Shipping |
Queen Salote Wharf, Nukualofa |
Lupeni Otuhouma |
Manager |
No |
87766937 |
No |
No |
Stevedore procurement and management |
|
Port of Nuku’alofa |
Royco Amalgamated Company Limited |
Queen Salote Wharf, Nukualofa |
Charlotte Jane Cocker Tu'i'ile'ila |
Diretor |
No |
+676 24229 |
+676 78 63757 |
No |
Stevedore procurement and management |
|
All Ports |
The Friendly Islands Shipping Agency |
Queen Salote Wharf |
|
Nuku’alofa Office |
22582 |
7737701 |
23250 |
Provider of domestic passenger and cargo services |
||
All Ports |
|
Pangai, |
Ha'afeva Office |
|
|
7737720 |
|
|
|
|
All Ports |
|
Lifuka, |
Nomuka Office |
|
|
7737720 |
|
|
|
|
All Ports |
|
|
Ha'apai Office |
|
|
7737721 |
|
|
|
|
All Ports |
|
Ha'apai |
Vava'u Office |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All Ports |
|
Neiafu, Vava'u |
|
|
|
7737740 |
|
|
|
|
Ports Authority Tonga |
Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI) |
|
Hakaumotu Fakapele |
Port Master |
23168 |
|
|
|
Management of port services |
|
Marine & Ports Division |
Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI |
Nuku’alofa |
Kehela Tonga |
Acting Director |
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8714781 |
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Minister responsible |
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Marine & Ports Division |
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|
Sioeli Fifita |
Senior Marine Officer |
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Pangai & Neafu Ports |
Port Authority Tonga |
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Sioeli Fifita |
Outer Islands Port Manager |
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Management of outer island port services |
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Neafu Ports |
Contractor |
Vava’u |
Lisiafe Gutenbeil |
Owner |
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8788897 |
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Stevedoring services Vava’u |
Tonga - 4.5 Airport Company Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
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All |
Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI) |
|
Lopeti Heimuli
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
23100 ext 237 |
7774765
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Civil Aviation Authority |
Fua’amotu Airport |
TAL |
Fua’amotu Airport |
Sililo Ali |
Airport manager |
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|
7756249 |
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Management of Airport Ops. |
Vava’u Airport |
TAL |
|
Seini Tokolahi |
Airport manager |
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Management of Airport Ops |
Lifuka (Ha’apai) Airport |
TAL |
Fua’amotu Airport |
Sililo Ali |
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7756249 |
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Management of Airport Ops |
Eua Airport |
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Peta Fakaosi |
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7718872 |
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Management of Airport Ops |
Niuatoputapu Airport |
TAL |
Fua’amotu Airport |
Sililo Ali |
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7756249 |
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Management of Airport Ops |
Niuafo’o (Kuini Lavinia) Airport |
TAL |
Fua’amotu Airport |
Sililo Ali |
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|
7756249 |
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Management of Airport Ops |
All airports |
Air Terminal Services Ltd. (ATS) |
Fua’amotu Airport |
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|
35423 |
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35422 |
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Ground handling services |
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All airports |
Real Tonga |
Fua’amotu Airport |
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|
21111 |
7770252 |
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Domestic Carrier |
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Fua’amotu Airport |
Tongatapu |
Vaitamu Rd. Nuku’alofa |
Paula Taufa |
Country Manager |
22511 |
7718200 |
23572 |
Fuel Supply |
Tonga - 4.6 Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Company | Physical Address | Name & Title | Website & Email | Phone Number (office) | Key Role | Description of Duties |
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Flour Mills of Fiji | Leonidas Street, Walu Bay, Suva, Fiji. |
Mr. Ram Bajekal Managing Director |
679 33 01 188 Fax: 679 33 00 944 |
Tonga - 4.7 Fuel Provider Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Total |
Tongatapu |
Vuna Rd. Nuku’alofa |
Jese Tikomailepanoni |
Country Manager |
+676 24509 |
7863109 |
+676 24909 |
Wholesale fuel provider |
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Pacific Energy SWP Limited (PE SWP) |
Tongatapu |
Vaitamu Rd. Nuku’alofa |
Paula Taufa |
Country Manager |
22511 |
7718200 |
23572 |
Wholesale fuel provider |
4.8 Tonga Transporter Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
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Tranzpacific |
Tongatapu |
Vuna Rd Nuku’alofa |
n/a |
n/a |
+676 22816 |
n/a |
+676 25669 |
n/a |
Trucks for transport |
Flat deck & container capable side-lifter crane |
4 |
Ranging 3 to 30 ton |
good |
|
Malapo Quarry Ltd |
Tongatapu |
Cnr. Tuku’aho Rd. & Toha Rd. |
n/a |
n/a |
+676 37514 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Trucks for transport |
Dump trucks |
4 |
Ranging 5 to 10 ton |
4.10 Tonga Supplier Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location |
Street Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone office |
Phone mobile |
Fax |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Punjas Fiji Ltd |
Food and dry stores |
Fiji Nuku’alofa |
63, Vitogo Parade, Lautoka, Fiji (Punjas Head Office, Address) Hala Vuna Rd |
26208 |
26209 |
Wholesale foodstuffs |
Tonga - 4.11 Additional Service Provision Contact List
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Rental Car |
Avis Rental |
Nuku’alofa |
Taufa’ahau Rd |
|
21179 |
7710638 |
27781 |
|
Rental cars |
|
Rental Car |
Sunshine Rentals |
Nuku’alofa |
Cnr Unga & Laifone Rds. |
|
23848 |
8819617 |
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|
Rental cars |
|
Rental Car |
Jetsave Rental |
Nuku’alofa |
Airport office |
|
35029 |
7716114 |
28333 |
|
Rental cars |
|
Taxi Company |
Atelaite taxi
|
Nuku’alofa |
Ma’ufanga |
|
No |
23919
|
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|
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Taxi |
Taxi Company |
Lopaukamea Taxi
|
Vava’u |
|
|
No |
|
70859 |
|
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Taxi |
Taxi Company |
Holiday Taxi
|
Nuku’alofa |
Koloo’ou |
|
No |
23858 |
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Taxi |
Freight forwarders |
Dateline Transam Shipping |
Nukualofa |
Dateline House Bypass Rd. |
|
24470 |
|
23993 |
|
Freight forwarder/shipping Coy. Customs Agents |
|
Courier Services |
FedEx |
Nuku’alofa
Vauva’u
|
Fund Management House,Taufa’ahau Rd
Fatafatamafana Bld, Neiafu |
|
28928
70215 |
7716114 |
28333 |
|
International Courier |
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Courier Services |
DHL |
Nuku’alofa
|
Fakafanua Centre Ma’ufanga |
|
27700 |
8827700 |
|
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International Courier |
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Courier & PostalServices |
Tonga Post |
Nuku’alofa
|
Taua’ahau Rd |
|
21700 |
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International Courier and mail services |
|
Handling equipment |
Kiwi (Tonga) |
Nuku’alofa |
Hala By Pass Pahu
|
|
No |
25203 |
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|
|
Limited amount of handling equip No ment |
Handling equipment |
Pacific Timber Hardware (PTH)
|
Nuku’alofa
Vava’u |
Hala Taufa’ahau
Neiafu |
|
No |
23782
70500 |
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|
Limited amount of handling equipment |
ISP Providers
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|
Nuku’alofa
|
Fatafehi Road (Opposite Talamahu Market)
|
|
customercare.tonga@digicelgroup.com
|
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08003444
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|
Digital phone services and Data packages |
ISP Providers |
Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC)
|
Nuku’alofa
|
Fongoloa |
|
|
20082 |
|
|
Digital phone services and Data packages |
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Generators & Portable Accommodation, Tents & Tarpaulins, Water Equipment: Pumps,FiltersPipes & Tanks
|
Pacific Timber Hardware (PTH)
|
Nuku’alofa
Vava’u |
Hala Taufa’ahau
Neiafu |
|
No |
23782
70500 |
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|
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General Hardware and equipment |
Computers |
Office Equipment
|
Nuku’alofa
|
Kupu House, Fatafehi Road
|
|
|
25500
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Computer and office equipment |
Computers |
Tau’olunga Komipiuta |
Nuku’alofa
|
Salote Rd. |
|
24828 |
|
24868 |
|
Computers. Authorised Apple |
|
vehicles |
Asco Motors |
Nuku’alofa
|
Taufa’ahau Rd. |
|
|
23500 |
|
|
New & used Toyota |
|
Accomodation |
Little Italy Hotel
|
Nuku’alofa
|
Vuna road, Kolomotu'a,
|
|
|
5-053
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|
27678
|
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Hotel |
Accomodation |
Captain Cook Apartments
|
Nuku’alofa
|
37 Vuna (Beach) Road
|
|
|
23709
|
|
|
Apartments |
|
Accomodation |
Rental Houses |
Nuku’alofa
|
Hala Mateialona Fasi |
‘IIaisaane Latu |
No |
21594 |
7709656 |
|
|
Procures rental ppties |
Air conditioning Installation |
Tradeair |
Nuku’alofa
|
Hala Lelue Kolofu’ou |
|
|
21735 |
88433355 |
|
Installation and repair of AC |
|
Banking |
ANZ |
Nuku’alofa
Vava’u
|
Kolof’ou
Neiafu |
|
www.anz.com/tonga/en/auxiliary/contact-us/
|
20500
70944 |
|
|
|
All banking services |
Banking |
Bank of the South Pacific (BSB) |
Nuku’alofa
Vava’u ‘Eua
Ha’apai |
Taufa’ahau Rd.
Neiafu
Tonga development Bank. ‘Ohonua Tonga development Bank. Pangai |
|
|
20800
7130
50145
60333 |
|
|
|
All banking services |
Building Contractors |
Fletcher Construction |
Nuku’alofa
|
Taufa'ahau Road
|
|
|
24280 |
|
23703
|
|
Construction |
Marine Supplies |
T.T.Diesel Services |
Nuku’alofa
|
Ma’ufanga |
|
24718 |
7715134 |
|
|
Ships chandlers & marine repairs |
|
Water Supplies |
Tonga pure Water |
Nuku’alofa
|
Small business centreMa’ufanga |
|
28042 |
47866 |
|
|
Water dispensers & filtered water |
|
Printers and Publishers |
ITS Company Ltd |
Nuku’alofa
|
Tongilava Plaza. Tongilava Rd. |
|
28807 |
|
|
|
Printing and copying services |
|
Waste Disposal |
Waste Authority Ltd |
Nuku’alofa
|
Baron Rd. |
|
No |
27826 |
|
27825 |
|
Waste disposal & rubbish collection |
Acconodation |
Emerald Hotel |
|
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|
|
|
|
Accmodation |
Tanoa International Dateline Hotel |
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
Accmodation |
Utu’one Guesthouse |
|
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|
|
|
Accomodation |
House of Tonga Hotel |
|
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|
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Accomodation |
Simon’s place |
|
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|
|
|
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Accomodation |
Winnie’s B&B |
|
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|
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Accmodation |
Noa House |
|
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|
|
Accomodation |
Hunga Colonade Hotel |
Nuku’alofa |
Taufa'ahau Rd, Nuku'alofa |
|
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|
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Accomodation |
Waterfront Lodge |
|
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Accomodation |
Dayspring Lodge |
|
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|
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Accomodation |
Elim Hotel |
|
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Accomodation |
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5 Tonga Annexes
In the following subsections, annexes and the contact details for Tonga will be presented.
Tonga - 5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full Name |
---|---|
AWB |
Airway Bill |
BL |
Bill of Lading |
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
FISA |
Friendly Isles Shipping Agency |
FMF |
Flour Mills of Fiji |
GoT |
Government of Tonga |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
HF |
High Frequency |
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 |
ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MT |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
N/A |
Not Available |
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
NDRMO |
National Disaster and Risk Management Office |
NFI |
Non-food Items |
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
NOF |
Non-objection Fees |
PE (SWP) Limited |
Pacific Energy (SWP) Southwest Pacific Limited |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
T |
Tons |
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
TCC |
Tonga Communications Corporation |
TCL |
Tonga Cable Limited |
TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
TPA |
Tonga Ports Authority |
TPL |
Tonga Power Limited |
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 |
(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 |