Port of Espiritu Santo

Espiritu Santo, designated UN/LOCODE VUSON, anchors Vanuatu’s maritime economy at latitude -15.3003549 and longitude 166.9182097 in the Pacific/Efate zone. This strategic deep‑water port is the primary gateway for regional trade, a nexus for bulk grain, timber, fish exports, and a vital cruise‑vessel replenishment hub in the Coral Sea. Its proximity to key shipping lanes linking Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands promotes efficient logistics, while state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure handles containerized cargo, ro‑ro operations, and offshore resource activities. Espiritu Santo’s robust capacity, government backing, and harbor expansion position it as a pivotal node in Southeast Pacific maritime corridors, boosting connectivity and regional resilience.