Melbourne → Apia Container Shipping (All-Inclusive) 40' Full Container • Delivered Door •

Need to move a full household, commercial cargo, vehicles, or large bulk shipments to Samoa? Our fully managed 40' Container Shipping Service makes it simple to ship directly from Melbourne to Apia.

Delivered to your door. Packed at your pace. Fully managed from start to finish.

✅ What’s Included

✔ Supply of 1 x 40' Shipping Line Container
✔ FREE empty container delivery to your Melbourne address
✔ FREE collection once packed and ready
✔ Australian export customs & documentation handled
✔ Port handling and weight verification included
✔ Sea freight from Melbourne → Apia
✔ Up to 10 free days container hire before vessel departure
✔ Up to 10 free days container hire in Samoa after arrival

👉 Ideal for full household relocations, commercial cargo, vehicles, machinery, construction materials, and large family shipments.

🚚 Transit Time

Up to 2 sailings per month

Approx. 25 days at sea

Estimated 28–30 days total transit
(Melbourne door → Port Apia)

Shipping schedules are dependent on third-party shipping lines and may vary due to weather, port congestion, or operational delays.

📦 Flexible Container Options

Shipping Line Container Hire

Use a shipping line supplied container with free hire periods included before and after sailing.

Use Your Own Container

Already own a container? No problem.

Your container must hold a valid CSC Plate confirming it is certified for international shipping.

Owning your own container allows additional flexibility for long-term storage or unpacking in Samoa.

💡 Why Choose Full Container Shipping

✔ Entire container dedicated to your cargo
✔ Pack at your own pace
✔ Delivered directly to your property
✔ Best value for larger shipments
✔ Frequent Samoa sailings
✔ Ideal for household or commercial moves

⚠️ Important Rental Information

Shipping line containers include:

• Up to 10 free days in Melbourne before departure
• Up to 10 free days in Samoa after arrival

Additional container detention charges apply outside free time periods (approx. $200 AUD per day).

If longer-term use is required, purchasing your own container is recommended.

⚠️ What’s Not Included

To keep pricing clear and transparent, the following are excluded:

• Delivery/collection outside Melbourne Metro
• Optional marine insurance
• Local Samoa shipping line fees (approx. 650 WST)
• Samoa Port Authority & stevedoring charges
• Samoa customs duties & taxes
• Local delivery/trucking within Samoa

🛡 Optional Marine Insurance

Insurance available from $150 AUD
Covers up to $10,000 AUD declared value.

(Recommended for all shipments.)

🚛 Important Melbourne Delivery Information

Full container deliveries require suitable truck access.

Site Requirements

• Minimum 19m truck access length
• Minimum 6m width clearance
• Minimum 6.5m height clearance
• Firm, level surface required

Most residential driveways are NOT suitable for full container placement.

Containers may be placed kerbside with approved local council permits where applicable.

📍 Need Help Packing?

No suitable space available?

We also offer self-pack options from our Dandenong packing facility.

🔴 Ready to Ship?

Book online today and secure space on the next Samoa sailing.

Limited container allocations available each month.