Help & FAQ

Plain answers about how Bula Freight works. Prices are on request until a confirmed tariff is approved.

When does my cargo sail?+

A sailing ships when full or by the latest departure date. If the minimum fill (the GO threshold of 45 cbm pre-sold and paid) is not reached by the decision date, your paid cargo moves via an established consolidator, or is refunded per the terms.

Do I pay a deposit?+

No. You pay the full price at booking. There are no deposits. Customer receipts are tracked in a client-money ledger and settled to a separate designated account.

Is my money protected?+

Your money is held in a separate designated account and released only against your shipment's costs. The exact legal structure of that account is still being confirmed with our bank, accountant and lawyer, so we do not describe it as protected, escrowed or ring-fenced.

What are the Fiji destination charges?+

Fiji duty, VAT and biosecurity fees are estimates payable in Fiji. They are validated against official FRCS and BAF sources with an effective date — never hardcoded. Until validation is complete, destination estimates show 'estimate unavailable'.

Is the air service direct?+

No. Air freight is London Heathrow to Nadi via a connecting hub (for example Sydney, Los Angeles or Singapore), routed through a consolidator. It is never a direct flight.

Where do you collect from?+

UK collections are made by courier or pallet network, booked through a provider. There is no Bula van. Your postcode determines your collection zone (A–E).

Fiji destination charges

Estimates payable in Fiji. Each value is a config item validated against an official source with an effective date.

  • Fiji import duty (indicative)Estimate unavailable

    Duty varies by tariff line and concession status. Confirmed against FRCS before any public figure is shown.

    Source: https://www.frcs.org.fj · Status: unvalidated

  • Fiji VATEstimate unavailable

    VAT rate is a config value validated against FRCS with an effective date. Never hardcoded.

    Source: https://www.frcs.org.fj · Status: unvalidated

  • Biosecurity (BAF) feeEstimate unavailable

    Biosecurity Authority of Fiji fee, confirmed against BAF.

    Source: https://www.baf.com.fj · Status: unvalidated

FX (GBP/FJD): unvalidated — FX rate of the day. Unvalidated until a source is wired in Phase 2.