It also serves as the main township for shopping and public amenities with a market selling fresh produce and arts and crafts.

Fresh fish, locally grown produce and arts and crafts are sold at the Salelologa Market (makeki) which was recently moved to a new site by the wharf in 2009.

Salelologa is the only township on Savai'i and is the main destination for arrivals and departures for local public transport and visitors to the island.

The inter-island passenger and vehicle ferries operate in the Apolima Strait between Salelologa and Mulifanua wharf at the north west corner of Upolu.

There are no 'bus stop' signs on Savai'i and catching a bus involves standing by the side of the road or signalling with a wave at the driver.