Container gateway · Papua New Guinea
Port of Lae
Lae is a container gateway on the Pacific Ocean in Papua New Guinea (Oceania). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
Key facts
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE
- PGLAE
- Port type
- Container gateway
- Region
- Oceania
- Waters
- Pacific Ocean
- Coordinates
- 6.73°S, 147.00°E
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
About the port of Lae
Lae is a container gateway: most boxes handled are imports and exports for its own hinterland, carried on mainline and regional services.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Australia and New Zealand are served from Vietnam on Asia–Oceania services, directly or via Singapore; strict biosecurity rules apply on arrival.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
We have not published a sample voyage to Lae yet. Typical options from Vietnam are direct regional services or transshipment via a major hub; ask us for current schedules.
Shipping lines
Most global carriers and regional lines serve this region. We check current services and space for your shipment when quoting. All shipping lines →
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Lae
Where is the port of Lae?
Lae is in Papua New Guinea, on the Pacific Ocean, in the Oceania shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lae?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Lae is PGLAE. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Lae?
It depends on the routing and whether the service is direct or via transshipment. Contact us for current schedules from Hai Phong, Cat Lai or Cai Mep.
What documents are needed to ship via Lae?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lae?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lae through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.