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WSAPW Apia Port
Apia Port is the seaport of Apia, in the city of Apiain Samoa. Overseas routes include Australia, Port code is WSAPW.

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Port Code

WSAPW

Name

Apia

Country / Region

Samoa

City

Apia

Sea Routes

Australia

Type

Latitude

-13.8286214

Longitude

-171.7627410

Est. Unit Price

$250/m³ Book Now

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Apia Port (WSAPW) Port Overview

Apia Port is Samoa’s principal commercial seaport on the northern coast of Upolu Island and the country’s main gateway for international trade. It is a multipurpose ocean port serving containerized cargo, fuel and gas tankers, cruise vessels, bulk petroleum products, coastal barge operations and passengers. For our freight team, WSAPW should be treated as a relatively small island-port call where sailing schedules, transshipment connections, equipment availability and documentation cut-offs require confirmation before cargo release.

UN/LOCODE	WSAPW
Port / Country	APIA, Samoa
Coordinates	13°49′43″S, 171°45′46″W
Port profile	Multipurpose international seaport and Samoa’s principal commercial port
Reference parameters	Maximum recorded vessel length: 200 m; maximum recorded draught: 9.7 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 50,475 t

Key Logistics Highlights

Apia is Samoa’s only commercial port and therefore handles almost all national foreign-trade cargoes, making port continuity and booking confirmation especially important.
The port has a total reported length of 302 m and supports container ships, tankers, cruise vessels, coastal barges and passenger movements in a compact operating environment.
Reported annual activity is approximately 220 vessel calls and 8,000 TEU; these figures are reference data and should be reconfirmed with the port or carrier for current planning.
Island supply chains are sensitive to transshipment timing, container repositioning, weather disruption, port congestion and the availability of onward domestic delivery resources.
A separate fishery port across Apia Harbour serves local fisheries and fish-export packing activity; cargo instructions should clearly distinguish commercial-port and fishery-port operations.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The port receives container vessels and supports Samoa-bound and Samoa-origin containerized freight. Equipment, reefer connections, handling windows and empty-container arrangements must be confirmed for each sailing.
Multipurpose marine operations: Facilities cover international freight movements, fuel and gas tankers, cruise vessels, bulk petroleum products, coastal barge ramps and passenger services.
Yacht and small-vessel facilities: A 25-pen yacht marina was commissioned in 2011. This facility should not be assumed to provide commercial cargo handling capacity.
Fishery operations: The separate fishery port includes a fish market and export packing function. Fisheries cargo requires separate operational instructions and should not be routed solely on the basis of the WSAPW code without confirming the receiving facility.
Inland connection: Samoa-bound delivery is generally road-based on Upolu Island. There is no basis to plan rail freight for Apia; our team will verify truck access, delivery address, container restrictions and local receiving capacity.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Typical routing logic: Cargo to Samoa may move through regional Oceania or Asia-Pacific transshipment hubs, depending on the origin, carrier network, equipment position and the selected service string. A direct sailing or fixed weekly frequency must not be assumed.
Common trade directions: Import planning commonly involves Asia-Pacific and regional Oceania origins, while exports may include fisheries-related products, agricultural commodities and other Samoa-origin cargoes subject to shipper and market conditions.
Transit-time drivers: Total lead time is affected by feeder connections, transshipment dwell, port-call sequence, weather, vessel-intake restrictions, customs release and the availability of local delivery equipment.
Our planning method: We obtain a carrier-specific routing and estimated schedule after checking cargo type, container size, dangerous-goods status, required delivery date and whether the shipment requires onward movement beyond Upolu.

Published sailing schedules and transit estimates are indicative only. Our service team will reconfirm the current booking, transshipment plan, cut-offs and any schedule changes before cargo handover.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Apia serves Upolu Island and, through domestic distribution arrangements, supports Samoa’s wider national supply chain. Inter-island movement should be planned separately from the ocean leg.
Import cargo: Typical requirements include food and consumer goods, construction materials, machinery, vehicles, project cargo, fuel-related products and general containerized supplies.
Export and fisheries cargo: Fishery products and other temperature-sensitive commodities may require dedicated packing, reefer management, sanitary documentation and confirmed export receiving arrangements.
Project and oversized freight: Heavy or out-of-gauge cargo requires early review of vessel acceptance, lifting resources, road access, turning space, delivery permits and final-site conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and documentation: Booking cut-off, VGM submission, shipping-instruction deadline, terminal receiving window and customs requirements may vary by carrier and voyage. Our team will obtain the current cut-off instead of relying on a standard lead time.
Dangerous goods: Fuel, gas, chemicals, batteries and other regulated cargo require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container-packing information. Acceptance is subject to carrier and port approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must be consistent. Customs or other authority inspections can extend release time, so cargo should not be booked against an unrealistic delivery date.
Local delivery: Before dispatch, our service team will confirm consignee readiness, road access, truck and chassis availability, container unloading arrangements, empty-return instructions and any inter-island onward movement.

Practical Shipping Tips

Submit the commercial description, HS classification, cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method and delivery address at quotation stage so that routing and equipment feasibility can be checked together.
For reefer, dangerous, oversized or project cargo, request pre-approval before confirming the shipper’s loading plan. Keep temperature, power, lifting and final-delivery requirements in the booking record.
Build schedule margin for transshipment and island-port variability. Our team can compare alternative routing structures, but any substitute port or domestic leg must be accepted by the consignee and relevant authorities.
Use seaworthy export packing, moisture protection and clear package marks. For fragile or heavy cargo, provide loading photographs and a lashing plan where required by the carrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WSAPW the correct code for commercial cargo to Apia?

WSAPW is the UN/LOCODE provided for APIA, Samoa. The receiving terminal, cargo type and final delivery location should still be confirmed, particularly for fisheries cargo, coastal barge movements or inter-island deliveries.

Can a shipment be planned on a fixed direct service to Apia?

Not without checking the current carrier schedule. Depending on origin and equipment, cargo may require regional transshipment. Our team will confirm the actual routing, connection and estimated arrival before booking.

What information is needed for an Apia dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, SDS, package details, net and gross weights, container information and emergency-contact details. Carrier and port acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.

How should importers prepare for local delivery after discharge?

Confirm customs documentation, consignee availability, road access, unloading equipment, truck arrangements and empty-container return instructions. For destinations outside Upolu, arrange the onward domestic leg separately and allow additional schedule margin.

Are the published port dimensions and throughput figures guaranteed for every voyage?

No. The reference data describes reported or recorded port parameters, not a blanket acceptance guarantee. Vessel nomination, draught, cargo profile, weather, berth conditions and carrier instructions must be checked for the specific call.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates, port description and reference operating parameters in this module are based primarily on the supplied WSAPW port master data. Reported figures such as approximately 220 annual vessel calls, 8,000 TEU, 302 m total port length, 200 m maximum recorded vessel length, 9.7 m maximum recorded draught and 50,475 t maximum recorded deadweight should be treated as reference values and reconfirmed for the intended voyage.

For Samoa government and regulatory information, consult samoa.gov.ws. Carrier schedules, terminal instructions, customs requirements, dangerous-goods acceptance, vessel restrictions and delivery arrangements remain subject to current confirmation by the relevant carrier, port operator, authorities and our service team.