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 14 /3/14 NOTICE TO PUBLIC RE CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE PRODUCT ON AIR VANUATU & OPEN PACKAGE &  BAGGAGE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT PRIOR CHECK IN

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY ADVISED THAT EFFECTIVE 01 APR 2014, THE CARRIAGE OF ANY PERISHABLE ITEMS ON ANY AIR VANUATU AIRCRAFT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STRICT CONDITIONS.

 FREIGHT ITEMS MUST BE PRSENTED OPEN FOR INSPECTION AND RESEALED ONCE APPROVED. BAGGAGE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION PRIOR CHECKING IN.(DOMESTIC SERVICES)

  • ITEMS MUST BE PACKED IN A SUITABLE NON POROUS WATERPROOF CONTAINER - (PREFERNCE IS AIRLINE APPROVED STYROFOAM BOX ,AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT  AIRLINE CARGO OFFICE OR AGENTS)
     
  • CONTAINER MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD CONTENTS WITHOUT RISK OF SPILLAGE OR BREAKAGE, AND MUST BE WITHIN THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT OF THE CONTAINER.
     
  • OTHER PACKAGES SUCH AS COCONUT LEAF BASKETS, COPRA SACKS OR SIMILAR WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AS APPROVED CONTAINERS, AND ITEMS WITH SUCH PACKAGING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR UPLIFT.
     
  • LIVE ANIMALS SUCH AS DOGS, CATS, CHICKENS ETC MUST BE CARRIED IN AN AIRLINE APPROVED CONTAINER BUILT FOR THIS PURPOSE - (APPLY TO AIRLINE, ADDITIONAL COSTS TO APPLY FOR PURCHASE, OR RENTAL).
     
  • ITEMS CONSIDERED PERISHABLE INCLUDE - SEAFOOD PRODUCTS , COCONUT CRABS , LIVE ANIMALS SUCH AS CHICKENS,  ROOT CROPS SUCH AS  KAVA , YAMS, TARO ETC
     
  • PACKAGING HAS TO BE WELL CLEANED, WITH NO MUD, SAND, EXPOSED PRODUCT OR LEAVES THAT IS LIKELY TO HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AIRCRAFT CARGO HOLD.
     
  • NO PERISHABLE ITEMS WILL BE PERMITED IN HAND BAGGAGE IN THE MAIN CABIN OR OVERHEAD LOCKERS. 

AIR VANUATU OR ITS AGENTS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT ANY BAGGAGE IT FEELS MAY CONTAIN PERISHABLE ITEMS, AND NOT BE IN LINE WITH OUR NEW REQUIREMENTS.  SUCH ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS PROPER PACKAGING PROVIDED.

NOT PERMITTED

PERMITTED

Management 14/3/14 


If you are looking at exporting or importing goods please contact Air Vanuatu Cargo, who can advise you on all freight related matters including local freight forwarders who can book, prepare and arrange necessary documentation for export/import shipments.

Domestic freight rates :

Please contact the Cargo office for the latest published rates.

Port Vila

Domestic Cargo Export
T: (678) 22308
F: (678) 26006
E:domestic.cargo@airvanuatu.com

Domestic Cargo Import
T: (678) 22176
F: (678) 26006
E:domestic.cargo@airvanuatu.com

Luganville Santo

Domestic Cargo Export /Import
Pekoa International Airport
T: (678) 37 565
F: (678) 37 680
E: cargo.pekoa@airvanuatu.com