International Shipping from / to Papua New Guinea

Who ships to Papua New Guinea?

Consort Express Lines, Shipping International, Swire Shipping, Maersk Line, Voovit and Steam Ships all handle shipping to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.  With so many choices in shipping, it can definitely work to your advantage, price wise.  You should contact several of these companies for some price quotes so that you can make the most informed decision possible of whom to help you with your shipping needs.  Don't forget to look at UPS and FedEx for smaller parcels as well. 

Security concerns when shipping to Papua New Guinea

The Independent State of Papua New Guinea is a very fragile state in regards to its political structure.  There are often political demonstrations, some resulting in violence and the break down of government unions, while others just impede day to day routines such as allowing delivery companies to function properly.  Although these happenings should not deter you from shipping to the country altogether, it is important to be aware that they do go one so that you can expect delays in your estimated delivery time. 

Transit times when shipping to Papua New Guinea

In addition to the transit time quoted to you by your shipping company, you will want to conside the time it will take your items to pass through Customs when you ship to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.  With these potential delays in mind, you will want to avoid sending anything to is perishable unless it is absolutely necessary as some parcels have been known to linger in the Customs offices there for weeks before being released for their final delivery.  If you get a tracking number on your shipment, you will get a better idea of where your package is along its route so that you can try to help it along if it does get held up at Customs for any reason.