Napier to Port Vila — ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Napier to Port Vila takes about 19 days in transit (2 carriers sail this lane, incl. Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping), based on 19 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Pacific Direct Line at 18 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 13, 2026.
How long does shipping from Napier to Port Vila take?
Shipping a container from Napier to Port Vila takes about 19 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Pacific Direct Line, does it in about 18 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop — compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 18 days | 16 |
| Swire Shipping | 48 days | 3 |
- Fastest carrier: Pacific Direct Line — about 18 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Pacific Direct Line — 16 tracked sailings across 1 services.
Carriers on Napier → Port Vila
Every line running this lane, ranked by how many sailings we track, with each carrier's service count and median port-to-port transit.
| Carrier | Sailings | Services | Median transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 16 | 1 | 18 days |
| Swire Shipping | 3 | 1 | 48 days |
Transit by carrier
Upcoming departures
The next confirmed sailings on this lane — vessel, carrier, service loop, and dates.
| Vessel | Carrier | Service | Departs | Arrives | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | 15d |
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | 20d |
| IMUA | Swire Shipping | NZ to Pacific | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 48d |
| NEPTUNE MATUA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 18d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Jul 19, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | 18d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 2, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | 18d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 16, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | 20d |
Napier to Port Vila — FAQ
How long does shipping from Napier to Port Vila take?
Typical ocean transit on the Napier–Port Vila lane is around 19 days port to port, though it varies by carrier and service loop — see the carrier table above for each line's median.
Which carriers sail Napier to Port Vila?
2 carriers run this lane, including Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping.
How often do ships depart Napier to Port Vila?
Across the schedule window we track about 19 sailings on this lane from 2 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.