Pacific Trade Lanes

• US West Coast to Guam, FSM, and Palau: weekly to biweekly.
• Japan to FSM and Marshall Islands: monthly, small vessel.
• Australia and NZ to the Pacific: weekly, mixed feeder.
• Intra Pacific island hopper: monthly copra and cargo runs.

Expect 21 to 35 days transit between the US and FSM depending on the port pair. Perishables need pre cleared cold chain slots. Book 30 days ahead in peak season.

• 1513: coconut, palm kernel, babassu oil.
• 0303: frozen fish, including tuna.
• 1404: vegetable products (coir, kava).
• 4602: basketwork and wickerwork of pandanus and other plant materials.

FOB works well for buyers with an established freight partner. CIF suits first time buyers who want landed cost certainty. DDP is rare in the Pacific and premiums run high when it is quoted.

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