American Samoa Government - Department of Port Administration

Name

American Samoa Government - Department of Port Administration

Legal name

Port Administration of American Samoa

Website

https://portadministration.as.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Airport Administration

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

Keywords

• Port administration services
• Airport operations management
• Inter-island ferry transport
• Harbor stevedoring services
• Maritime cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pago Pago

HQ country

American Samoa

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Fees and Charges: Revenue generated from vessel docking, berth usage, container yard operations, and harbor services. Includes fees for pilot services, tug services, and storage.
2. Airport Landing Fees: Fees charged to aircraft for landing at Pago Pago International, Ofu, and Fitiuta airports. Commercial operations include customs clearance for international flights.
3. Inter-Island Ferry Fares: Revenue from passenger ferry services between Tutuila and Manu'a islands. MV Manu'atele and MV Sili provide regular scheduled service. Fares are tiered by passenger category (adult, child, student) with cargo carried free of charge.
4. Cargo Transportation Fees: Fees for cargo transport including single pieces, pallets, hazardous materials (gas tanks, fuel drums), construction materials (lumber, cement), and vehicles shipped to Manu'a islands.
5. Container and Storage Services: Revenue from container tracking, vessel manifest processing, and storage yard inventory management. Container yard operations validate and track containers from vessel arrival through yard storage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Department of Port Administration manages all seaports and airports in the U.S. territory of American Samoa. It operates the Port of Pago Pago deep-water seaport, three airports (Pago Pago International, Ofu, Fitiuta), and provides harbor services including pilotage, towage, berth management, container yard operations, and inter-island ferry transport connecting Tutuila with the Manu'a Islands via MV Manu'atele, MV Sili, and Segaula.

Product overview

The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) operates a distributed port and airport network across the territory's five volcanic islands and two atolls. The core offering is the Port of Pago Pago — a deep-water natural harbor serving as the primary port of entry — supplemented by smaller harbors on Aunu'u, Ofu, Ta'u, and Faleasao islands. The airport division manages Pago Pago International Airport (the main international gateway with ILS capability) and two smaller airstrips on Ofu and Ta'u islands serving the Manu'a group. Supporting services include pier/container yard management, pilotage and towage (three tugboats), harbor stevedoring, aircraft ground handling (via contracted operators), and water transportation featuring inter-island ferries (MV Manu'atele, MV Sili, Segaula) and charter vessels. All operations are coordinated through the Seaport Management and Airport Management teams, with government agencies (Customs, Immigration, Health, Agriculture, Marine and Wildlife) providing vessel and passenger clearance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port of Pago Pago The primary deep-water port of entry for American Samoa, located on Tutuila Island. Features a Container Terminal, Multiuse Wharf, Service Wharf, and Inter-Island Terminal, handling cruise, cargo, and fishing vessel operations for commercial shipping operators and the public.
• Aunu'u and Auasi Harbors Aunu'u Harbor serves transportation between Tutuila and Aunu'u islands, while Auasi Harbor is located in the village of Auasi on Tutuila and provides ocean transport between the islands. Private alia owners provide passenger and cargo ferry services.
• Manu'a Island Harbors (Ofu, Ta'u, Faleasao) Three harbors on Ofu, Ta'u, and Faleasao in the Manu'a group serving local maritime transport needs and inter-island maritime connectivity in American Samoa's secondary ports of entry.
• Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) A 700-acre public airport owned and operated by the DPA, serving as the primary international gateway to American Samoa with customs landing rights. Features two runways (10,000 ft and 3,800 ft), instrument landing systems (ILS/DME), and ARFF Index C fire and rescue services for commercial airlines and aviation operators.
• Ofu Airport (Z08) An 18-acre public airport on Ofu Island serving the aviation needs of Ofu and Olosega Islands in the Manu'a group. Operates a single 2,000 ft concrete runway with basic markings for aviation operators and inter-island travelers.
• Fitiuta Airport (FAQ) A 34-acre public airport on Ta'u Island in the Manu'a group, featuring a 3,200 ft grooved concrete runway with MIRL, PAPI, and REIL lighting systems serving Ta'u Island travelers and aviation operators.
• Aircraft Ground Handling Services Aviation ground handling services for all aircraft visiting Pago Pago International Airport, provided by contracted operators including AFIO MAI Aviation Ground Services, FAX Cargo Services, and Pritchard Airport Services for commercial airlines and aviation operators.
• Harbor Master's Office Provides pilotage (24-hour availability at Whale Rock), towage using three tugboats (Totoso II, Tautua, Sailele), and berth management services for the Port of Pago Pago for commercial vessel operators.
• Harbor Stevedore Agents Stevedoring and terminal operations services including container, bulk, break-bulk, and project cargo handling for the oil and gas industry and general cargo. Providers include Harbor Maritime & Stevedoring and Peter E. Reid Stevedoring Inc.
• Pier Section Services Seaport operations division managing container yard and vessel management, including Container Tracking, Vessel Manifest, and Storage Yard Inventory procedures with compliance to US Coast Guard regulations for commercial shipping operators.
• Water Transportation Division (WTD) Services Inter-island ferry services connecting Tutuila with Manu'a Islands using MV Manu'atele (fortnightly service), MV Sili (cargo and passengers), and aluminum catamaran Segaula (Ta'u-Ofu route). Also operates utility vessel Uila-Ole-Sami for charter for inter-island residents and cargo shippers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AFIO MAI Aviation Ground ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides aircraft ground handling services at Pago Pago International Airport. Contact: Arthur Helsham (684-770-3187). Operates as contracted service provider for aviation ground operations.
• FAX Cargo ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides cargo handling services at Pago Pago International Airport. Contact: Xavier Faletoi (684-699-8109). Offers freight and cargo processing capabilities.
• Pritchard Airport ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides airport ground handling services. Contact: Jason Pritchard (707-736-8022). Offers comprehensive ground handling for various aircraft types at Pago Pago International Airport.
• Harbor Maritime & StevedorescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides container yard operations and stevedoring services at Port of Pago Pago. Address: P.O. Box A, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. Phone: +1-684-633-4210.
• Peter E. Reid Stevedoring Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides stevedoring and terminal operations at Port of Pago Pago including container, bulk, break-bulk and project cargo handling. Address: P.O. Box 1030, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. Phone: +1-684-633-1211.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SSA Marine: One of the largest independent marine terminal operators globally, with terminal operations across the US and internationally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in terminal/stevedoring services that operates in port environments similar to the contracted operators working at Port of Pago Pago.
• DP World: One of the world's largest independent port operators with a global terminal portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent in port operations and stevedoring, illustrating the upper bound of operating scale and capability for a port authority business model.
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Large multi-facility US port and airport authority operating major container terminals, cruise terminals, and major airports. Comparable in institutional structure (bi-state public port + airport authority) and broad revenue mix, though at vastly larger scale than PAAS.

Regional players

• Crowley Maritime Corporation: Major US-flag ocean carrier and logistics operator with dedicated Pacific services connecting the US mainland, Hawaii, Guam, and other Pacific islands. Comparable as a Pacific shipping operator that calls at Pago Pago and similar island ports, sharing customer overlap with PAAS.
• Hawaii Department of Transportation - Harbors Division: Operates ten commercial harbors across the Hawaiian Islands as a US Pacific state port operator. Comparable in operating model (state-run multi-port system serving Pacific islands) and in serving Pacific trade and cruise flows.
• Matson, Inc. Primary US-flag container carrier in the Pacific with regular service to American Samoa, Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific ports. Closest large-scale private-sector ocean carrier counterparty for PAAS's container yard operations.
• Fiji Ports Corporation Limited: State-owned port operator managing Fiji's commercial harbors and shipping operations. Comparable as a regional Pacific port authority handling cruise, cargo, and inter-island connectivity under a single government-owned operator model.
• Hawaii Department of Transportation - Airports Division: Manages the statewide airport system in Hawaii including primary international gateways. Comparable as a US Pacific airport authority responsible for inter-island connectivity and international entry points, mirroring PAAS's dual Pago Pago International / inter-island Manu'a role.

Direct peers

• Port Authority of Guam: Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port and the Port Authority of Guam manage commercial seaport operations on Guam, another US Pacific territory. Comparable as a US territorial port authority serving a Pacific island jurisdiction with US federal regulatory framework.
• Commonwealth Ports Authority (CNMI): Operates the seaports and airports of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, another US Pacific territory. Closest direct functional peer to PAAS — same mix of port + airport authority role, same federal-territory governance structure, similar scale and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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