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SHIPPING COMPANIES TO THE COOK ISLANDS
“INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO RAROTONGA AND AITUTAKI”
“ International Shipping services from Australia to Cook Islands”
“Australia’s best container shipping rates to Rarotonga”
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“Over 20 years experience shipping cars and machinery to The Cook Islands”
“Are You Thinking of Moving to The Cook Islands from Australia, ask about Pack your own shipping containers”
CargoMaster offers over 20 years experience shipping and moving cargo to Rarotonga and Aitutaki and surrounding islands. Shipping containers to Rarotonga weekly from Sydney. Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Townsville and Tasmania. If you are thinking of moving and “Shipping from Australia to The Cook Islands”. ask CargoMaster about self pack containers to Rarotonga and Aitutaki. CargoMaster has moved 100’s of happy families belongings in Sea freight containers to the Cook Islands.
ABOUT SHIPPING AND THE COOK ISLANDS
The Cook Islands is another small yet vibrant nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is composed of 15 small islands, the largest of which is Rarotonga. This island is home to almost 10,000 people and has an exclusive economic zone spanning 2 million square kilometres.
The history of the Cook Islands dates back over a century ago when it was first settled by Polynesian people. The islands were then annexed and declared a British protectorate in 1886. In 1901, the islands became part of New Zealand and have been an autonomous country since 1965.
Today, the economy of the Cook Islands is largely driven by tourism, fishing and other industries related to shipping. The main port on Rarotonga is Avatiu Port, which is a container port that handles up to 25,000 TEUs per year. This port has two terminals and numerous berths, making it well-equipped for large vessels.
The history of the Cook Islands continues to play an important role in its economy today. International Shipping remains one of the most significant industries on the islands, as it facilitates transnational trade and helps generate income for the nation. Avatiu Port is a major source of employment and revenue in the Cook Islands, as it is well-connected to other ports around the world.
The Cook Islands are an important trading hub in the South Pacific region thanks to their history and infrastructure. The port of Avatiu plays an integral role in this, handling OVER 2,000 TEUs per MONTH and facilitating international trade. It also contributes significantly to the nation’s economy, making it a major source of employment and revenue. By continuing its history of development, Avatiu can ensure that it remains an important part of the Cook Islands’ history and economy for many years to come.
SHIPPING TO AITUTAKI
SHIPPING MACHINERY TO RAROTONGA
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SHIPPING TIMES FROM AUSTRALIA TO RAROTONGA AND AITUTAKI
- Sydney to Rarotonga: 30 Days
- Sydney to Aitutaki: 32 Days
- Melbourne to Rarotonga: 27 Days
- Melbourne to Aitutaki: 29 Days
- Brisbane to Rarotonga: 45 Days
- Brisbane to Aitutaki: 47 Days
- Fremantle (Perth) to Rarotonga: 35 Days
- Fremantle (Perth) to Aitutaki: 37 Days
- Adelaide to Rarotonga: 30 Days
- Adelaide to Aitutaki: 32 Days
- Hobart/Launceston to Rarotonga: 30 Days
- Hobart/Launceston to Aitutaki: 32 Days
- Townsville to Rarotonga: 51 Days
- Townsville to Aitutaki: 53 Days
- Darwin to Rarotonga: 65 Days
- Darwin to Aitutaki: 61 Days
COOK ISLANDS CUSTOMS AUTHORITY
Returning Cook Islander exemption from customs duty and taxes – 85.02
Non-Cook Islander exemption from customs duty and taxes – 85.01
Form 60 Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration
Form 60a Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration Supplementary Page
Form 63 Declaration under the Customs Act 2012 – Personal Effects
Form 63A Declaration under the Customs Act 2012 – Personal Effects (Maori Version)
Form 64 Declaration under the Customs Act 2012 – Motor Vehicle
Form 64A Declaration under the Customs Act 2012 – Motor Vehicle (Maori Version)
Form 15 Declaration under the Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act 2012
Form 15A Declaration under the Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act 2012 (Maori version)
SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
20 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 20′)
Weight: 4500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 19′ 5″
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”
Height: 7’ 5-¾”
40 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ ⅜”
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”
Height: 7’ 5-¾”
40 ft High Cube (9’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8750 lbs
Max Gross Weight: 68,008lb
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 4”
Width: 7′ 7”
Height: 8′ 9″
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8″‘
Height: 8’ 5”
BREAK BULK, OUT OF GUAGE AND PROJECT SHIPPING THE COOK ISLANDS
CargoMaster offers BREAKBULK and PROJECT CARGO shipping services to the Cook Islands too. CargoMaster can provide you with FLAT RACKS for out og gauge cargo and for shipping large items overseas. CargoMaster handles loading onto flat racks, lashing, blocking and bracing These types of services vary greatly between shipment , this area of international shipping should be left to only a few true Australian heavy shipping specialists with many years’ experience (like CargoMaster with 35 years transportation experience) Once again, you need to be very careful when choosing a international freight forwarder to handle the shipping of heavy items and machinery overseas this is a specialised transportation mode .choosing the wrong freight forwarder could be devastating and cost you heaps of money (there are plenty of stories of freight forwarders failing when it comes to shipping heavy machinery overseas.!) The bottom line is Call CargoMaster if you need to ship heavy equipment to the Cook Islands!
20ft flat rack dimensions
| Dimensions of 20ft flat rack container | |
| Internal length | 5.94 m / 19.5 ft |
| Internal width | 2.35 m / 7.7 ft |
| Internal height | 2.35 m / 7.7 ft |
| Tare weight | 2,360 kg / 5,203.8 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 30,140 kg / 66,458.7 lbs |
| Cubic capacity | 32.7 m³ / 1,154.3 cu ft |
40ft flat rack dimensions
| Measurement of 40ft flat rack container | |
| Internal length | 12.13 m / 39.8 ft |
| Internal width | 2.40 m / 7.9 ft |
| Internal height | 2.14 m / 7 ft |
| Tare weight | 5,000 kg / 11,025 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 40,000 kg / 88,200 lbs |
| Cubic capacity | 62.2 m³ / 2,195.7 cu ft |
Questions Callers Ask CargoMaster about Shipping Containers to The Cook Islands from Australia
“What is the cost of a shipping container to Rarotonga”
“Shipping container cost will depend on several factors. Firstly to calculate shipping cost you will need to know where you intend to ship from and where you intend shipping too. The type of cargo will also play a part in the costs, also the time of year you intend to ship your container ”
“How much does it cost to ship a 20’ container to The Cook Islands”
“Cost of shipping 20’ and 40’ containers from Australia to Cook Islands varies according to the origin in Australia. Call CargoMaster for Australia’s best shipping container rates to The Cook Islands?
“Can I ship small parcels to The Cook Islands”
“Depending on the size of your parcel and the weight and where you Are sending from in Australia. Call CargoMaster, if CargoMaster cannot help they will direct you to the most suitable carrier for your goods”
“ Can I ship my motor vehicle to The Cook Islands”
“ Yes no problems, you should check with Cook Islands customs to ensure your vehicle meets any requirements ”
“ How do we calculate customs duty in The Cook Islands”
“Cook Islands duty and taxes will vary according to the goods you are i9mporting . If you are relocating back to The Cook Islands and you have personal effects it is unlikely you will need to pay duty. The best and safest way to find out about duty or taxes payable in The Cook Islands is to call CargoMaster and get specific information”
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