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SEA FREIGHT TO PORT MORESBY
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Welcome to CargoMaster, are you thinking of Shipping to Port Moresby. Our high performance team of PNG Sea Freight service specialists offer many years’ experience shipping containers to Port Moresby and surrounding islands. CargoMaster is one of Australia’s most trusted shipping companies from Australia to Port Moresby.
Also servicing: Aitape, Alotau, Arawa, Buka, Daru, Kavieng, Kieta, Kimbe, Lae, Lihir, Lorengau, Madang, Oro Bay, Rabaul, Vanimo, Wewak,
ABOUT PORT MORESBY
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. Port Moresby is also known as Pom city or Moresby. The city is located on the shores of the gulf of Papua on the south western coast of the Papuan peninsula on the island of New Guinea.
The city is the capital of Papua New Guinea and is the largest city in PNG and the south pacific (excluding Australian and New Zealand cities). Port Moresby has a population of approx. 380,000 people. The city emerged as a trading centre during World War II. The city was named in honour of Sir Fairfax Moresby.
Port Moresby is surrounded by central province but is not part of the province, but forms the National Capital District.
Port Moresby is the main port of entry to PNG (however it is not the largest port, which is the Port Of Lae). Motukea is now considered the main trading port for Port Moresby. Motukea port is a modern state of the art port facility offering deep-water access, meaning it is able to handle large commercial container vessels.
Unfortunately Port Moresby is rated one of the worlds most unliveable cities, this is due to rampant crime and government corruption. Customs checks at the international port can be a daunting experience, where customs officials try to charge for may seek to charge you or confiscate your personal belongings unless you give them money. They will insist you present receipts upon your arrival for your personal effects such as electronic items, personal laptop and even your personal clothes so they can charge you 10% GST or else, your items will be held. This tactic is getting more and more popular. In fact, according to PNG Custom website, personal effects are duty-free. There are cases where tourist’s passports are held without a legal basis by customs officers, in an effort to extort money.
Shipping from Australia to Port Moresby is weekly or regular from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, (Fremantle) Perth, Adelaide, Townsville and Darwin
Things to see and do in Port Moresby:
- Port Moresby Nature Park (formerly The National Botanical Gardens) A must for the visitor. Located next to University of Papua New Guinea, it has some amazing examples of PNG wildlife such as birds of paradise, cassowaries, tree kangaroos, multiple wallaby species, and many other native bird species. Lush, tropical and well -kept gardens. A great break from the dry, dusty surrounds and bustle of the capital city. If you are lucky you might catch a wedding while you are there as some locals like to conduct the ceremony in the gardens.
- Port Moresby Golf Club A nice golf course located right across from the government buildings. The prices are quite acceptable for visitors. Be careful, crocodiles inhabit the water holes of the golf course. The main building has a nice restaurant where one can have lunch and have a few SP beers (South Pacific beers) after a round of golf.
Remember, Port Moresby does have a Police Force, but it is also known to be corrupt. POM is a great place to visit, but be careful and try to avoid walking the streets or driving alone at night
TYPICAL QUESTIONS CALLERS ASK ABOUT SHIPPING TO PORT MORESBY
“How much does it cost to ship a car from Australia to Port Moresby”
“The cost of shipping cars to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from Australia will depend on where in Australia you are shipping from and where in Papua New Guinea you intend shipping too”
SHIPPING TO PORT MORESBY
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TRANSIT TIMES FROM AUSTRALIA TO PORT MORESBY
- Sydney to Port Moresby: 8-12 Days
- Melbourne to Port Moresby: 14-20 Days
- Brisbane to Port Moresby:
- Fremantle (Perth) to Port Moresby: 18-32 Days
- Hobart/Launceston to Port Moresby: 16-22 Days
- Canberra to Port Moresby:
- Townsville to Port Moresby: 14-22 Days
- Darwin to Port Moresby:
PORTS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA CUSTOMS AUTHORITY
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SHIPPING TO PORT MORESBY:
Prohibited And Restricted Items:
Remember, you are moving to one of the cleanest, greenest, Island Countries in the world, Samoa’s people are very much InTouch with the environment and protecting their country from unwanted pests and diseases. Border control is very strict and heavy fines (even imprisonment penalties) apply for non compliance, your goods could even be sent back to the origin port .Certain items are restricted or prohibited and cannot be imported into PNG
Please be aware the below items are NOT PERMITTED into PNG:
- objectionable material contained on items like videotapes, films, records, CD-ROMs and in publications
- weapons like flick knives, butterfly knives, swordsticks, knuckle-dusters
- any weapon which is disguised as something else
- equipment for using cannabis or methamphetamine
- anything which you’re planning to use in a crime.
For the commodities below you should check to see if you will NEED A PERMIT:
- ivory in any form, including jewelry, and carvings
- tortoise or sea turtle shell jewelry, and ornaments
- meat or food derived from whales, dolphins, rare crane, and pheasants, or sea turtles
- medicines containing musk, or rhinoceros or tiger derivatives such as ground horn or bone
- carvings or other things made from whalebone or bone from other marine mammals
- cat skins
- trophies of sea turtles, all big cats, rare reptiles, cranes, pheasants, bears, antelope, and deer
- live species, including pet eagles, hawks, owls and parrots, many cacti, orchids, cycads, and cyclamens
- carnivorous plants.
You may not be able to bring some medicines into PNG, especially controlled drugs. This includes medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Remember heavy fines and possibility of imprisonment for non compliance
Prescription medication in most cases is acceptable, if you can present a valid doctors prescription .
If you’re returning to PNG or are immigrant after 21 months or more overseas, you may be entitled to concessions on vehicles and boats, motor cycles that either accompany you or are transported separately.
Bringing Motor Vehicles Into PAPUA NEW GUINEA:
There is an increasing number of people purchasing cars online from overseas and importing them in Papua New Guinea. Although the purchase price of these vehicles may seem cheaper than what you can purchase here in Papua New Guinea there are significant costs associated with importing and getting these vehicles on the road. In addition to freight and insurance costs, there is also import duties which can, depending on the size of the motor, range from 40%-110% of the vehicles import value. On top of this Import GST of 10% is also collected at the time of import. Add to this broker fees, Quarantine clearance fees, port handling fees, car safety inspection fees and registration fees and this can often double the original purchase price of the vehicle.
Please be aware of all the costs associated with purchasing and importing a vehicle from overseas before you make you purchase. If your vehicle is imported and left at a Customs wharf for over 30 days it is forfeited to the Sate of Papua New Guinea and can be sold or auctioned to recover the duty, GST, and other handling and storage fees owing.
Documentation will be evidence will need to be produced to support your claim. These documents may include:
- receipts showing purchase and delivery dates
- registration and insurance papers
- evidence when the vehicle, boat or plane was surrendered for shipping .
“What if I don’t qualify for concessions”
You will have to pay Duty and GST.
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