There are 4 ports in Samoa – 2 ports located on the main island of Upolu and 2 ports located on the island of Savai’i. 

The primary international port is Apia is at Matauta, which provides facilities for international freight movements, including container ships, bulk petroleum products, cruise and other vessel arrivals, as well as some inter-island ferry services. Apia Port also handles around 5,000 MT per annum of the domestic inshore fishing industry catch. 

Other ports are used only as domestic (inter-island) ferry terminals, or rarely, if at all. 

The Samoa Ports Authority has embarked on the enhancing safety, security and sustainability for the Port of Apia funded by a grant from the Asian Development Bank and a contribution from the Government of Samoa of US$75.3m project. The project commenced in August 2021 and date of completion marked for 31 March 2024. 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com