Our experience in handling the transport needs of our customers in the Pacific region is unsurpassed. The almost total reliance on shipping to stock the pantries and homes of Pacific Island families means there are few cargo types we are not well versed in carrying. From eggs, milk, meat and bread to cars, computers and building products to build homes, PDL has been here every day working alongside the businesses of the Pacific to develop strong, vibrant communities. Rest assured we will be there tomorrow.

The Pacific Direct Line group of companies exists for one primary reason: to improve the communication links of the people of the Pacific with the rest of the world. Having grown up in New Caledonia, our founders have devoted their working lives to expanding transport, trade and tourism opportunities here. Today, we are actively involved in cargo shipping, airline management, port services, ships’ agency, commodity trading, hotel development and casino operations.

This personal attachment to the Pacific people is what we feel sets us apart from our competition. A particularly close-knit group staff our regional offices in Auckland and Gold Coast. In fact many of our team are descendents of or family to our founders, Bill Ravel, Jean Ravel and Jean-Pierre Varnier.

A major benefit of dealing with family run businesses is the ability to get answers quickly. The lack of red-tape often found in corporations allows us to quickly make decisions and change course as new opportunities present. This also gives us extraordinary flexibility to adapt to the immediate and long-term needs of our customers.

Most of the goods we ship fall within 5 main categories; Fresh and frozen goods, Groceries, Chemicals, FAK and Breakbulk. In order to provide you with the best service possible, we are creating detailed handling guides for each cargo type.

PDL is ready to adapt to your needs.