Port Overview
Port website: http://www.pngports.com.pg/index.php/port-moresby-port
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/
For more information about Port Moresby services, contacts and rates, please see Annex 2.1.2.
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
Province or District |
NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Port Moresby km: n/a |
Port's Complete Name |
PORT MORESBY PORT |
Latitude |
-9.478333 |
Longitude |
147.1392 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
PNG Ports Corporation Limited |
Management Contact Person |
Corporate Communications Manager |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Jacksons International Airport International Carriers:
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Port Contacts |
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Port Operations |
Port Moresby Port |
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Contact |
Business Manager |
Mobile |
+675 71910080 |
Telephone |
+675 3211637 |
Fax |
+675 3213606 |
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Web |
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Port Customs |
PNG Customs- Southern Region Office Ports |
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Contact |
Manager Compliance |
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Telephone |
+675 321 7627 |
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Web |
For more information, please see the following
link: 4.4
Papua New Guinea Port and Waterways Contact List
Port Performance
Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
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Rainy Season |
Yes | December to May |
Handling Figures |
Year 2014 |
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Vessel Calls |
1,883 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
90,401 |
Total Cargo Handling (mt) | 1,726,850 |
Total Annual Capacity of the Port | 115,000 TEUs annually at present |
Capacity: 2014 |
Bulk |
Container |
TEU Conventional |
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mt / Year |
TEUs / Year |
mt / Year |
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Export activity of the Port |
77,637 |
44,620 |
318,147 |
Import activity of the port |
301,795 |
45,781 |
1,029,271 |
Current yearly import by Humanitarian Organisations through that port |
Not possible at present stage |
Not possible at present stage |
Not possible at present stage |
Imported for this LCA Country |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: http://www.pngports.com.pg/index.php/tariff
Berthing Specifications
Berthing Specifications |
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Total Berths |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Draft (m) |
Conventional Berths |
3 |
70 |
11.4 |
Container Berths |
3 |
23 |
10.5 |
Bulk Oil Jetties |
1 |
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Cased Oil Jetties |
1 |
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Bulk Cement Berths |
3 |
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Explosives Jetty |
1 |
Privately Owned |
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Pilot Boats |
3 |
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Water Barges |
0 |
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Police Boats |
1 |
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Anti-pollution Boats |
1 |
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Speed Boats |
1 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
All berth in Port Moresby Port (both coastal & international berths) |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
All berth in Port Moresby Port (both coastal & international berths) |
Imports - Steel Goods | All berth in Port Moresby Port (both coastal & international berths) |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
All berth in Port Moresby Port (both coastal & international berths) |
Imports - Vehicles |
Container Terminal- Berth CT4A |
Other Imports |
All berth in Port Moresby Port (both coastal & international berths) |
Port Handling Equipment
Port Equipment are provided by the Stevedoring Company to facilitate the movements of cargo within the terminal and therefore detailing into the specifics of the equipment can be obtained from them. (Port Services Limited)
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Reachstacker |
No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
Yes |
4, 30-60 mt |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
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Tractor |
Yes |
4, 30-60 mt |
Forklifts |
Yes |
6, 30-60 mt |
Container Facilities
The Container Terminal Berth 4A is, at the present, a multipurpose berth utilised for handling of grain and other dry break bulk cargoes and liquid bulk (Petroleum). This includes the Coastal Berths in Port Moresby.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Available |
Available |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A- Privately Owned | N/A- Privately Owned |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Available at the Port | |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
Average of 60 |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs, please see the following links:
Customs Agents in Papua New Guinea
1.3 Papua New Guinea Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Port Storage – Managed by Port Moresby Port via Port Services Ltd- Stevedores |
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Total floor space = m² |
Quantity |
Floor area (m²) |
Main Quay Transit Sheds |
Available at Port |
Refer to PNGPCL website |
Back of Port Transit Sheds |
Available at Port |
Refer to PNGPCL website |
Lighterage Area Transit Sheds |
All Areas of the Port Terminal & Sheds |
Refer to PNGPCL website |
Customs Warehouses |
Not available within The Port |
Refer to PNGPCL website |
Main Storage Terminal
Storage Type |
Area (square meters) |
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Under Cover Storage |
5,300 |
Open Storage | 3,100 |
Container Terminal (covered) | 5,110 |
Container Terminal (Open Storage) | 28,400 |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring Services are provided by Ports Services Limited, Bismark Maritime and United Stevedores.
Rates for external service providers can will be given to by nominated shipping agents prior to ships ETA.
Other Services |
Charge (indicate currency) |
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Mail per bag, or ships stores per package |
External Service Provider (Various) |
Returning empty bags |
External Service Provider (Various) |
Repairs in the breakage room per package |
External Service Provider (Various) |
Crated animals, per cubic meter of crate |
Refer to PNGPCL Tariff Rates |
Animals handled by sling |
Refer to PNGPCL Tariff Rates |
Animals walked on/off board |
Refer to PNGPCL Tariff Rates |
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |