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Who supplies lubricants & greases in Funafuti, Tuvalu?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricants & greases manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Funafuti. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Funafuti in about 20–35 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils and industrial greases in retail packs, pails and drums.
Why Funafuti needs lubricants & greases
The capital atoll and only port. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Tuvalu is a small atoll nation where nearly all goods are imported through Funafuti.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Funafuti
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Funafuti use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Funafuti, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricants & greases to Funafuti
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to FunafutiIndicative transit 20–35 days (Oceania), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at FunafutiFunafuti is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Funafuti
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tuvalu working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Tuvaluan, English) |
| Quotation | USD (AUD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing lubricants & greases into Funafuti: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Funafuti, Tuvalu — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tuvalu working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +688 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Tuvaluan, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Funafuti
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureAlso buys: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys lubricants & greases: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Funafuti
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tuvalu's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
All 2 lubricants & greases we supply in Funafuti
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Imports are generally straightforward; the Australian dollar is the currency.