Notice – PWX – Lae _ Madang Northbound Omission – Tonga Chief 2631_N
14/7/2026
Please be advised that MV. Tonga Chief will omit Lae and Madang on voyage 2631N to allow for the vessel’s schedule to recover from heavy delays incurred at previous ports. These port calls will be transferred to the subsequent MV. Apia Chief voyage 2632N with minimal change to cargo arrival and departure dates:
| Vessel / Voyage | Previous | New |
| Tonga Chief 2631N | Lae ETA 13 Aug Madang ETA 15 Aug | Omit Lae Omit Madang |
| Apia Chief 2632N | Omit Lae Omit Madang | Lae ETA 16 Aug Madang ETA 18 Aug |
Further to the above schedule changes for Tonga Chief, we will make some additional adjustments to subsequent voyages. The transfer of these port calls allows coverage to be maintained while minimising the risk of further schedule delay:
| Vessel / Voyage | Previous | New |
| Apia Chief 2632N | Rabaul ETA 18 Aug | Omit Rabaul |
| Songa Lioness 2633N | Omit Rabaul Lae ETA 25 Aug | Rabaul ETA 24 Aug Omit Lae |
| Victoria 2634N | Omit Lae | Lae ETA 01 Sept |
These changes will be reflected in our schedules published this week.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to working with you. Should you have any questions, please contact your local Swire Shipping representative.