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WFMAU Mata’utu Port
Mata’utu Port is the seaport of Mata’utu, in the city of Mata’utuin Wallis and futuna. Overseas routes include Australia, Port code is WFMAU.

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Port Code

WFMAU

Name

Mata’utu

Country / Region

Wallis and futuna

City

Mata’utu

Sea Routes

Australia

Type

Latitude

-13.2815500

Longitude

-176.1739045

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Port Overview

Mata’Utu Port, UN/LOCODE WFMAU, is a coastal seaport serving Mata’Utu on Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna. It is a small-island gateway rather than a large regional container hub, with logistics planning closely connected to the territory’s geographic isolation and limited local hinterland. The supplied port record identifies a cargo shipping connection between Mata’Utu, Leava on Futuna and Nouméa. Our service team normally treats Nouméa as an important connection point for international cargo planning, while the actual routing, transshipment arrangement, equipment acceptance and sailing schedule must be confirmed for each shipment.

UN/LOCODE	WFMAU
Port / City	MATA’UTU / Mata’Utu
Territory	Wallis and Futuna
Coordinates	13°16′53.6″ S, 176°10′26.1″ W
Port profile	Island seaport with regional cargo-link requirements; operational facilities and cargo handling arrangements require shipment-specific confirmation.

Key Highlights

Island gatewayWFMAU primarily supports Wallis Island and should be planned differently from a high-frequency mainland container port.

Regional connectionThe supplied port information records cargo connectivity with Nouméa and with Leava on Futuna; routing details remain subject to confirmation.

Limited equipment certaintyDo not assume standard terminal services, empty-container availability, reefer plugs or heavy-lift capability without written confirmation.

Schedule sensitivityWeather, vessel rotation, transshipment coordination and limited sailing frequency can materially affect delivery planning.

Documentation priorityAccurate consignee, notify-party, cargo description and delivery instructions are essential where local handling options are constrained.

Facilities & Services

Marine cargo handling: General cargo and containerized cargo arrangements may be available through the local port operation, but the accepted equipment type, handling method and vessel interface should be confirmed before booking.
Container operations: Standard FCL handling, empty-equipment positioning, storage duration and container release procedures are not assumed by our team until the nominated carrier or local operator confirms them.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Out-of-gauge, machinery, construction materials and other non-standard cargo require advance review of lifting, stowage, lashing and discharge arrangements.
Storage and delivery: Local temporary storage, direct delivery and consignee collection options can be limited on an island; cargo should not be dispatched until the final receiving arrangement is secured.
Road distribution: The practical inland leg is generally short-distance island distribution, but vehicle size, delivery access, site conditions and cargo-handling resources must be checked locally.

Routes & Transit Times

Nouméa connection: The supplied port data records a cargo shipping service linking Mata’Utu and Nouméa. Our service team can assess available connection options, but sailing frequency, transshipment status and cut-off times must be confirmed for the intended shipment.
Futuna linkage: Leava on Futuna is identified as the other cargo port in the territory. Cargo moving between the two islands may require separate vessel planning and local coordination rather than a mainland-style feeder assumption.
International routing: Cargo from Asia, Europe, North America or other origins may require a regional hub connection before the final island leg. The final route depends on carrier acceptance, equipment availability and the origin port’s schedule.
Time drivers: Weather, vessel rotation, transshipment windows, port working conditions, documentation readiness and local delivery arrangements can all extend the end-to-end transit time. We provide a shipment-specific estimate only after receiving a confirmed schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Mata’Utu serves Wallis Island and its local communities. Cargo for Futuna should be evaluated separately because Leava is a distinct island port and the onward movement may require an additional maritime leg.
Typical import profile: Island supply chains commonly require foodstuffs, packaged consumer goods, household supplies, building materials, machinery, spare parts and public or infrastructure-related cargo, subject to actual trade demand.
Export profile: Export volumes may be more limited and cargo-specific than at a major commercial hub. Our team checks commodity availability, packaging, consolidation feasibility and the carrier’s export acceptance before quoting.
Operational implication: Consolidated cargo, urgent replacement parts and project shipments should be planned with additional schedule margin because local alternatives may be limited if a sailing or handling window is missed.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: Obtain the confirmed vessel schedule, documentation cut-off, cargo receiving cut-off and port delivery instructions from the nominated carrier or local agent. Island services may have less flexibility after cargo acceptance closes.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, quantity and packing certificate before booking. Acceptance, segregation and equipment requirements must be approved in writing.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, permits and any commodity-specific documents should match exactly. The consignee’s legal name, contact details and final delivery instructions should be checked before manifest submission.
Inspection and delivery: Customs or other authority inspections can interrupt a small-island delivery sequence. Our service team coordinates document readiness and local availability, but release timing and any examination decision remain subject to the competent authorities.

Shipping Tips

Request a door-to-door feasibility check before confirming the sale: verify the final island, consignee’s receiving capacity, delivery access, cargo dimensions and whether direct delivery or temporary storage is available.
Book earlier than for a high-frequency hub service and retain schedule margin for the Nouméa connection, local vessel rotation, weather disruption and possible documentation queries.
For FCL, confirm container type, payload, empty release point, full-container receiving procedure and return location. For LCL, obtain the consolidation route and verify that the cargo can be accepted on the final island leg.
For oversized, fragile, refrigerated or dangerous cargo, send full technical specifications and photographs at the quotation stage so that handling, power supply, lashing and regulatory requirements can be checked before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WFMAU suitable for a standard container shipment?

It may be suitable, but our service team does not assume standard container-terminal conditions. We first verify the carrier’s equipment acceptance, local handling method, empty-container arrangement, cargo receiving process and final delivery plan.

Can cargo for Futuna be booked under WFMAU?

Futuna has Leava as its identified cargo port. Cargo intended for Futuna should not be booked simply as Mata’Utu cargo; the final port, island leg, transshipment arrangement and consignee delivery instructions must be stated clearly.

Can our team quote a fixed transit time to Mata’Utu?

We can provide a working estimate after confirming the origin, routing, vessel schedule and connection plan. A fixed transit commitment should not be made before the carrier and local handling parties confirm the relevant sailing windows.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the SDS where applicable, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, dimensions, gross weight, marine pollutant status and transport mode details. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and authority approval.

What is the main risk for urgent spare parts?

The main risk is missing a limited connection or discovering that local receiving and handling arrangements are unavailable. Our team recommends early schedule confirmation, robust packaging, complete consignee information and a pre-agreed delivery or collection plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, territory, city, coordinates and the recorded cargo connection with Nouméa and Leava are based on the supplied WFMAU port master record. Operational comments are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are not a substitute for confirmation from the nominated carrier, local port operator, customs authority or consignee.

For customs and regulatory verification relevant to French overseas territories, our service team uses the official French Customs domain douane.gouv.fr. Current sailing schedules, cargo acceptance, port cut-offs, equipment availability, charges and release conditions must be verified for the specific booking.

Data boundary: no unverified berth dimensions, channel depth, terminal capacity, vessel frequency, carrier name, handling tariff or guaranteed transit time is stated in this module.