The Cook Islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean, are an archipelago of 15 small islands. Despite their small size and remoteness, the ports in the Cook Islands play an important role in the economy and provision of the population. In this article, we will look at the main ports in the Cook Islands and their importance.
- Port of Avarua: Located on the island of Rarotonga, the main port of the archipelago. Port Avarua is a key transport and trade hub, serving both cargo and passenger vessels.
- Port of Aitutaki: Located on the island of Aitutaki. This port provides a link between the island and the outside world and is important to the local economy and tourism.
- Atiu Port: Serves Atiu Island, facilitating the transport of goods and passengers to and from the island.
- Port of Mangaia: Located on the island of Mangaia, this port plays an important role in supplying the local population and supporting the island’s economy.
- Penryn Port: Located on Penryn Island (Tongareva). This small port is important for transporting and supplying the remote island.
Full list of official ports that exist in the region:
- MITIARO ISLAND (UN/LOCODE: CKMOI, South Pacific)
- MAUKE ISLAND (UN/LOCODE: CKMUK, South Pacific)
- ATIU (UN/LOCODE: CKAIU, South Pacific)
- RAROTONGA (UN/LOCODE: CKRAR, South Pacific)
- MANGAIA (UN/LOCODE: CKMGS, South Pacific)
- AITUTAKI (UN/LOCODE: CKAIT, South Pacific)
- AITUTAKI ANCH (South Pacific)
- RAROTONGA ANCH (South Pacific)
- MERLION M (South Pacific)
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