From a deep-water port and international airport to waterfront real estate and eco-tourism — every sector at Vanimo is open for investment.
| Sector | % of 2040 Economy | Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Port & Logistics | 35% | Deep-water port, cargo handling, warehousing, border trade |
| Real Estate | 20% | Residential, commercial leasing, land value appreciation |
| Tourism | 15% | Resorts, marina, eco-tourism, cruise operations |
| Aviation | 10% | Airport operations, airline, cargo services |
| Industrial & SEZ | 10% | Manufacturing, processing, SEZ operations |
| Services & Education | 10% | Financial, healthcare, education, retail |
Vanimo's natural deep-water harbour positions it for a future container terminal capable of large cargo vessels, paired with an integrated logistics hub co-located with airport cargo via bonded corridor.
Vanimo International Airport will be upgraded to ICAO Code C, with a 2,400–2,600m runway, full-length parallel taxiway, international terminal serving 1–2M passengers annually, and a 95 km² aerotropolis modelled on Singapore Changi + Dubai South.
New Vanimo-based carrier: independent narrow-body airline (A320/B737), hybrid FSC/Charter, hub-and-spoke connecting PNG to Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Hong Kong, Sydney, Brisbane.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway | 2,400–2,600m (Code C) |
| Aircraft | A320 / B737 |
| Capacity | 1–2M pax/year |
| Aerotropolis | 95 km² |
Master-planned mixed-use across the coastal corridor — premium waterfront, mid-income workforce housing, retail town centres and marina-front living.
| Asset | Scale | CAPEX |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-income Housing | 1,200 units | $480M |
| Waterfront Villas | 300 units | $300M |
| Retail & Town Centre | 25,000 sqm GLA | $220M |
| Tourism Resort & Marina | 120 keys | $280M |
| Airport Hotel & Logistics | 150 keys | $180M |
| Total Private CAPEX | $1.46B |
Vanimo's unique combination of pristine beaches, world-class surf, cultural heritage and unmatched biodiversity makes it one of Asia-Pacific's most compelling untapped destinations.
Hospitality is championed at the highest levels — including by our chairman, the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Belden Namah.
140 km² industrial and logistics belt in the North-West corridor — heavy industry, warehousing, container depot and SEZ operations with one-stop investor desk.
By Phase 2, Vanimo will host a University & Medical City, financial services district, regional healthcare hub and Tier-III data centre — anchoring the inland satellite town network.
Regional education and healthcare anchor.
Banking, fintech, insurance, treasury hubs.
Tier-III data centre, innovation hub, 5G coverage.
Town centres, branded retail, dining and entertainment.
