SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO AITAPE

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FROM AUSTRALIA TO AITAPE

Freight services from Australia to Aitape

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Welcome to CargoMaster, Australia’s renowned sea freight specialists to Papua New Guinea

Also servicing: Alotau, Arawa, Buka, Daru, Kavieng, Kieta, Kimbe, Lae, Lihir, Lorengau, Madang, Oro Bay, Port Moresby, Rabaul, Vanimo, Wewak,
Our high performance team of sea freight service professionals offer many years’ experience delivering shipping containers to Aitape

Cargomaster delivers self-pack containers all over the world.

Situated on the picturesque north coast of Papua New Guinea’s Sandaun Province, Aitape enchants visitors with its breathtaking beauty. The town, home to approximately 18,000 residents, enjoys a unique geographical advantage as it is almost equidistant from the provincial capitals of Wewak and Vanimo. Serving as a vital midpoint along the highway connecting these two cities, Aitape plays a crucial role as a hub in the region.

Aitape provides a range of essential amenities to cater to the needs of its residents and visitors. It ensures a reliable 240 V power supply, available for the most part, 24 hours a day. The town is equipped with telephone services, a bank, a post office, a courthouse, a police station, a supermarket, various trade stores, a petrol station, two airstrips, two secondary schools, a mission office, and a hospital. With a tropical rainforest climate, Aitape experiences abundant rainfall throughout the year, contributing to its lush and vibrant surroundings.

With a rich historical background, Aitape’s origins can be traced back to the establishment of a train station by German colonists in 1905 during the era of German New Guinea. The town also witnessed occupation by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War, leaving behind traces of its wartime past that add to its historical significance.

Aitape can be accessed through a logging road from both Vanimo and Wewak, spanning a distance of approximately 180 km. Boats also depart from Aitape Harbor, offering transportation options to Vanimo and Wewak, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic coastal views along the way. The town is served by Aitape Airport (IATA: ATP, ICAO: AYAI), located within the Sandaun Province. Additionally, the nearby Tadji airstrip, situated approximately 10 km east of Aitape, is commonly used for most flight landings, providing convenient travel alternatives.

Sandaun Province, previously known as West Sepik Province, encompasses the northwesternmost region of mainland Papua New Guinea. Covering an expansive area of 35,920 km2, it is home to a population of 248,411 residents, as recorded in the 2011 census. The provincial capital, Vanimo, is a vibrant coastal town that serves as the administrative center of the province. The region experienced a tragic event in July 1998 when it was struck by a devastating tsunami triggered by a Magnitude 7.0 earthquake, resulting in the loss of over 2,000 lives. Along the west coast of Vanimo towards the International Border, notable villages such as Lido, Waromo, Yako, Musu, and Wutung offer unique cultural experiences, adding to the richness of the region.

Here are some typical questions callers ask about shipping to Aitape:

“How much does it cost to ship a car from Australia to Aitape?”
The cost of shipping cars from Australia to Aitape, Papua New Guinea, depends on the specific locations in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Prices vary accordingly.

“How do I import a car into Aitape?”
To import a car into Rabaul, it is recommended to contact CargoMaster, a shipping company specializing in shipping cars and machinery to Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands. They can provide further information and fees for shipping cars to Papua New Guinea.

“Do you ship from Brisbane to Aitape?”
Yes, vessels regularly sail from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, and Townsville to Aitape and surrounding centers.

It’s important to be aware of the prohibited and restricted items when shipping to Aitape. Papua New Guinea is known for its strict border control measures, and heavy fines and penalties, including imprisonment, can be imposed for non-compliance. Items such as objectionable material, weapons, equipment for illegal activities, and certain animal products are prohibited or restricted from being imported into Papua New Guinea.

Additionally, bringing motor vehicles into Rabaul entails various costs, including import duties, GST, broker fees, quarantine clearance fees, port handling fees, car safety inspection fees, and registration fees. It’s crucial to consider these expenses and comply with the necessary documentation requirements.

Please note that shipping regulations and requirements may change over time, so it’s advisable to stay informed and seek up-to-date information before shipping to Rabaul.

“What if I don’t qualify for concessions”, You will have to pay Duty and GST.

TRANSIT TIMES FROM AUSTRALIA TO AITAPE
Sydney to Aitape: 8-12 Days
Melbourne to Aitape: 14-20 Days
Brisbane to Aitape: 18-32 Days
Fremantle (Perth) to Aitape: 18-32 Days
Hobart/Launceston to Aitape: 16-22 Days
Canberra to Aitape: 14-22 Days
Townsville to Aitape: 14-22 Days
Darwin to Aitape: 14-22 Days

Aitape Airport: Aitape Airport
Aitape Shipping Port: PNG Ports Corporation

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 AITAPE

CargoMaster offers weekly services for break bulk shipping and shipping large items overseas. 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 forwarders to handle the shipping of heavy items 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 from Sydney!

Dimensions of 20ft flat rack container

Dimensions of 40ft flat rack container

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