Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database Website information on Port of Cebu

Port Overview

The Cebu Port Network is composed of the Baseport and the Subports. Located in Cebu City, the Cebu Baseport is divided into Cebu International Port and Cebu Baseport Domestic Zone. The Subports are the secondary hubs or the management offices of the Cebu Port Authority strategically located in different areas of the entire province of Cebu. Under each subport are the outports - these are the ports under the smaller systems of subports. There are five Subport under the Cebu Port Network: Mandaue, Danao, Sta. Fe, Toledo, and Argao. Cebu baseport is suited at the city frontage between Cebu and Mactan Island, the port runs a total length of 4,202 meters (from International to Domestic Zone). The international zone has a length of 690 meters and the Domestic zone has 3,707 meters.

 Source: Cebu Port Authority (publisher). http://www.cpa.gov.ph/index.php Date Last Accessed 09 Dec 2013

Port website: Cebu Port Authority Website

Port Picture

 Source: Cebu Port Authority (publisher). http://www.cpa.gov.ph/index.php Date Last Accessed 09 Dec 2013

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) was created through the enactment of Republic Act No. 7621 signed on June 26, 1992 to specifically administer all ports located in Cebu Province, thus, effectively separating these ports from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) system. CPA began operations and officially took over all Cebu ports on January 1, 1996. The Cebu Port Authority missions includes to build, operate and maintain ports under its network and implement an integrated management systems aligned with internationally accepted standards and practices for operations, planning and development of ports within its territorial jurisdiction enhancing trade and commerce.

Source: Cebu Port Authority (publisher). http://www.cpa.gov.ph/index.php Date Last Accessed 09 Dec 2013

For information on Port of Cebu contact details, please see the following links:

Cebu Port Authority Contact Directory

4.3 Philippines Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

For information on port performance figures, please see the following link:

Cebu Port Authority website information on Port Statistics

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port Discharge Rates and Handling charges, please see the following link:

Cebu Port Authority Webiste on Port Rates

Port Specifications and Facilities

For information on port specifications and facilities, please see the following link:

Cebu Port Authority Website information on Port Services and Facilities

Customs Guidance

For information on Philippines Port of Cebu Customs Guidance, please see the following links:

1.3 Philippines Customs Information

Cebu Port Authority Website information on Cebu Harbour Entry requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Following the response to Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) on 09 Nov 2013, additional Philippines Customs information is avalible and can be found in the following document:

Logistics Cluster Philippines Customs Snapshot 131114 

In order to streamline the customs procedures for humanitarian organisations bringing relief good into the Philippines, a “One-Stop-Shop” has been established in Manila, Cebu and Naia. The Purpose of the “One-Stop-Shop” is to bring together in a single location the key staff, necessary for expediting customs clearances for humanitarian cargo, for the selected agencies including representatives of: the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Health, The Bureau of Food and Drugs, the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT FOLLOWING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TYPHOON HAIYAN (YOLANDA) ON 09 NOV 2013

The information given in the below assessment is correct as of 01 Dec 2013, however it may be suject to change at short notice.

It has been provided following the emergency response to Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) therefore the format of the assessment is presented  differently from information provided for a non-emergency LCA. 

General Overview

Port Profile

Please note: The port can handle RORO / cargo ship, Passenger Ferries and Containers (10', 20', 40')

For information on the current Port of Roxas depths, please see the following diagrams:

Port of Roxas Depth Chart 1

Port of Roxas Depth Chart 2

Port of Roxas Depth Chart 3

Port Rates and Handling Charges

Please Note:

• Dangerous Cargo e.g. Cement etc plus 25% to the Arrastre and Stevedoring Rate
• For unloading of RORO / cargo ship, WFP has to pay charges to port authorities as handling charges.
• For unloading / loading containers, the handler (M/s MORETA) has an official contract from the Government and is authorized to render services (cranes / forklifts, etc) for which he will be paid directly. No other handler can be on ground as per his contract.
• The port authority will waive off the port charges if a letter from the Government is presented.
• As it is humanitarian aid so no demurrage will be claimed.

Port Contacts

Port Pictures

Port of Roxas RoRo Ramps:

Port of Roxas:

For additional photographs of Philippines Port of Roxas, please see the following links: 

View of Port of Roxas Wharf

Truck Disembarking off RoRo

Ship in Port of Roxas

View from Port of Roxas

RoRo Side View

Port of Roxas View Towards Terminals

Port of Roxas Street View

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT FOLLOWING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TYPHOON HAIYAN (YOLANDA) ON 09 NOV 2013

The information given in the below assessment is correct as of 11 Dec 2013, however it may be suject to change at short notice.

It has been provided following the emergency response to Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) therefore the format of the assessment is presented  differently from information provided for a non-emergency LCA. 

Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database Website information on Philippines Port of Isabel

Port Overview

The terminal suffered extensive damage during typhoon Yolanda. PhilPhos is currently advising that they expect their terminal to be back in operation earliest in March,2014. Meantime they are prepared to consider alternative business such as Relief.
During a recent visit, one barge was discharging relief rice with a shore crane hired from outside.

Port website: Philippines Port Authority Wesbite for Port of Isabel

For information on Philippines Port of Isabel Contact details, please see the following link:

4.2.3 Philippines Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Please Note:

• Nets are available,

• Terminal avails itself of labour through a contractor

For additional rates and costs information, please contact Mr Cesar Banaag (Vice-President of Manufacturing)

Berthing Specifications

Please Note:

• There is NO shore gear available at the berths. GEARED vessels only.

• Short option to rent a mobile crane but to be checked long in advance of vessel’s arrival. Only valid for coasters and barges ,as discharge performance with a mobile crane would be insufficient to match speed required under charter contracts.

• Since this is a private Terminal, berth availability should checked directly their Port Operation manager Mr. Raoul

Customs Guidance

Customs is available in the Port of Isabel

For information on Philippines Customs Guidance please see the following links:

1.3 Philippines Customs Information

PLEASE NOTE: Following the response to Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) on 09 Nov 2013, additional Philippines Customs information is available and can be found in the following document:

Logistics Cluster Philippines Customs Snapshot 131114 

In order to streamline the customs procedures for humanitarian organisations bringing relief good into the Philippines, a “One-Stop-Shop” has been established in Manila, Cebu and Naia. The Purpose of the “One-Stop-Shop” is to bring together in a single location the key staff, necessary for expediting customs clearances for humanitarian cargo, for the selected agencies including representatives of: the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Health, The Bureau of Food and Drugs, the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Port Security

Private company for gates, but presence of army inside warehousing compound

Port Overview 

Strategically located at the heart of Eastern Visayas or Region 8, Tacloban City lies along the northeastern side of the island of Leyte. Tacloban`s location and accessibility have made the city the commercial, government and political hub of the region.  

Bodies of water that surround the city are Panalaron Bay and Cancabato Bay. On its eastern shores is the San Juanico Strait - reputedly the narrowest navigable channel in the world. On the southern side the city is flanked by the waters of San Pedro Bay stretching towards Leyte Gulf. 

 

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph  

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=475  

Port Picture 

 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Cargo handling services: Leyte Integrated Port Services Inc. (LIPSI) 

Mr.Ignacio b. Malate 

General Manager 

Tel. 053 321-3641 

Pilotage services: Tacloban Pilot Association 

Capt. Ramon L. de Rama 

Tel. 053 832-1006 

Port security services: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Mr. Noel Cajipo 

Acting detachment commander 

Ancillary external services can be arrange by contacting the port authorities: 

• Bunkering 
• Transport service 
• Water supply 
• Handling 
• Cargo surveying 

Port Performance 

The sea is shallow along the San Juanico Strait. The port does not have navigational facilities for the vessels to enter the Tacloban City Port at night time or in the afternoon. 

 The northern channel passing by San Pedro bay is 5.6 m draft with a 120 feet (36.5m) clearance maximum due to the San Francisco bridge, while the southern channel is 4.8 m draft only. 

The port is rarely congested and humanitarian cargo will be prioritized in case of relief operations.  

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 

Berthing Specifications 

 
Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment belongs to the LIPSI. They use to rent additional equipment (mobile cranes, forklifts) from the shipping companies when they have a shortage. These equipment are habitually staying at the port and could be rented if necessary to speed up the offloading in case of relief operations.  

 

Container Facilities 

There are no containers facilities, the containers are offloaded with a ship/mobile crane and stored on an open space. 

Customs Guidance 

A customs office stand just behind the port, they can process import/export clearance. If all documents are in order, vessels clearances take about 1 hour and all payments have to be done by bank wire only. 

The custom office is open from Monday to Friday with a permanence on the weekend. Office hours are from 8.00 to 17.00.  

District Collector Office; Bocportoftacloban@yahoo.fr , 09175272351 / 0535306939 

 For more information on customs in Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Philippines Customs Information

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

The conventional berth is suitable to receive all different types of cargo: bagged cargo, break-bulk, containers. 

There are 3 Ro-Ro ramps: 

Ro-Ro ramp 1: 18m 

Ro-Ro ramp 2: 10.5m 

Ro-Ro ramp 3: 10.5m 

Grain and Bulk Handling

Some bulk cargos can be handled (liquid bulk and dry bulk). Generally molasses for liquid bulk and copra for dry bulk cargoes. 

Main Storage Terminal 

There are no warehouses available in the port enclosure. All goods are either picked up directly on vessels arrival and loaded on trucks or stored on open areas. 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring activities are provided by a private company contracted by the port authorities. Please refer to “Description and Contacts of Key Companies” above.

Hinterland Information 

All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently. Temporary vehicle pass are provided at the main gate by the port police division. 

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port perimeter and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality. 

There are 7 high mast steel tower equipped with halogen flood light. 

First aid shelters are disseminated along the port with some staff trained on emergency services. 

 

Port Overview 

Ormoc port is the head office of the Port Management Office of Western Leyte / Biliran (PMOWLB). It is the second port of Region 8 and its location make it a good alternative to Tacloban port for cargo coming from Cebu. 

The port of Ormoc can cater to both small foreign and domestic vessels, and receive containerized cargoes as well as bulk and breakbulk cargoes. The main inbound cargoes are cement and the outbound commodities are copra. Cement from Cebu and copra/s are bound for Jimenez.  

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3956  

 Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Cargo Handling: New Eagle Arrastre Services, Inc.(NEASI) 

     Bldg.A Public Market 

     Real St., Ormoc City 

     Tel.no. 561-2168/255-3726 

     Mr. Ram Capahi 

     COO/Comptroller 

Pilotage: Tacloban Harbor Pilots Association (THPA) 

Port Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services     

    Inc. (LGSISI) 

Other port related services: 

• Bunkering:Petrologistics 
• Ship Repair Facilities:  IDHI, Albuera, Leyte 

Port Performance 

The port is often congested but there is a port expansion project. The average waiting time before berthing depends upon the availability of the berthing space but can be up to 3 days. The channel draft of Ormoc port is 11.7 m. The limitation of the vessels is 91 m length and 7m draft maximum.  

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 

Berthing Specifications 

 Berth details: 

Draft; as of August 2015 survey 

Port Handling Equipment 

Port equipment is managed by the authorised cargo handling operator, the New Eagle Arrastre Services, Inc. (NEASI). 

RORO Facilities: 2 RORO ramps, dimension 15 m. 

1 fast craft ramp 

Container Facilities 

There are no containers facilities, the containers are offloaded with a ship/mobile crane directly loaded to the trucks. There are not yet containers yards put it is in includes in the future development, 

Customs Guidance 

There is a custom office outside the port, they can process import/export clearance. If all documents are in order, vessels clearances take about 1 hour and all payments have to be done by bank wire only. 

The custom office is open from Monday to Friday with a permanence on the weekend. Office hours are from 8.00 to 17.00.  

For more information on customs in Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Philippines Customs Information

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal 

The conventional berth is suitable to receive all different types of cargo: bagged cargo, break-bulk or containers.  

Containerized cargoes operations (loading and unloading) are done with using the ship's crane.  

There are 2 x 15m width RoRo ramps. 

Grain and Bulk Handling

Some bulk cargos can be handle (liquid bulk and dry bulk). Generally molasses for liquid bulk and copra for dry bulk cargoes.  

Main Storage Terminal

There are no warehouses available in the port enclosure. All goods are either picked up directly on vessels arrival and loaded on trucks or stored on open areas. 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring activities are provided by the authorized cargo handling operator, the New Eagle Arrastre Services, Inc. (NEASI). 

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port perimeter and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality. 

 

Port Overview 

Situated in Eastern Samar, the port of Catbalogan is the main port for cargo of the three provinces of Samar Island. There are regular shipping lines to Cebu carrying mainly cement, construction material, animal feeds and other general cargos in break bulk. 

During the Yolanda typhoon emergency response, it played a key role in the supply of relief items to Tacloban city. 

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph  

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3916  

 

Port Picture 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Cargo handling services: Leyte Integrated Port Services, INC. (LIPSI) 

M. Ignacio B. Malate 

General Manager 

055 251-5483 

Pilotage service: Catbalogan Pilotage District 

Capt. Enriquito Y. Cahatol 

09277642333 

Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Port Performance 

Catbalogan port is rarely congested. When it happens, the vessels can wait up to two days maximum at anchorage. In such situation, the vessels carrying humanitarian cargos would be prioritized in case of emergency. 

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 

 

Berthing Specifications 

 
Port Handling Equipment 

The port handling is done by the Leyte Integrated Port Services, INC. (LIPSI). They have four gangs of 12 staffs able to discharge an average of 21 MT per hour. 

Customs Guidance 

Not available.

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

The conventional berth is suitable to receive bagged and break-bulk cargos. 

There are 2 Ro-Ro ramps: 

Ro-Ro ramp pier 1: 11m 

Ro-Ro ramp pier 2: 11m 

Main Storage Terminal

One open space and two warehouses are available.  

Hinterland Information 

All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently by the cargo owners.  

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port perimeter and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called 24/24 from the municipality. 

 

Port Overview 

The port of Naval is the main port serving the Biliran province.  Mainly used for passengers traveling to/from Cebu and the islands surrounding the area such as Maripipi or Higatangan. In 2018, 2,400 passengers have transited from Naval port.  

Coming from Cebu, the main cargos coming in are cement, aggregate/construction material, fertilizers (in big bags or sacs), and few general goods such as rice, corn in break bulk. Copra is the only product transiting out of the port, there are no regular or seasonal schedule, it mainly depends on the market price. 

Bunkering is not common but can be arranged on demand. 

 

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph  

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/

Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Stevedoring: AWG Port Services (AWGPS) 

Mr. Alex Lim Ang 

General Manager 

053 500-9617 

Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Port Performance 

The Naval port is a small port serving the Biliran province only, which is the less populated in the Region 8. Never congested, vessels transporting relief cargos would be prioritised anyway in case of emergency. 

The average cargo transiting per month is 1,800 mt. 

There is no equipment to receive containers or heavy equipment.  There is a possibility of renting a crane and other equipment outside the port but it is preferable to contract ships with cranes. 

  

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 

Berthing Specifications 

There is a total of 5 berths:

• Berth 1 is used for the Bancas (local made boats) 
• Berth 2 is the deeper and generally used for the vessels transporting copra 
• Berth 3 Ro-Ro 
• Berth 4 is used for the Cebu’s regular ferries 
• Berth 5 is habitually not used (draft is only 2.2m) 

 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

Container Facilities 

Not available 

Customs Guidance 

Not available, only national transport. 

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

The terminal is a passenger terminal. The cargos are discharged and loaded directly on trucks or stored on an open space; however, the owners are asked to pick up their goods within the day. 

There is a 9m large Ro-Ro ramps at the extremity of the berth. 

Grain and Bulk Handling

Not available. 

Main Storage Terminal

Stevedoring 

The cargo activities are not common but a private company provides stevedoring services. They can hire manual labour on demand; it is recommended to contact them before coming. 

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality. 

 

Port Overview 

Maasin is the first chartered city in the Province of Southern Leyte, Region VIII. The port strategically faces Bohol Island and Canigao Channelin the northeast and opens up to the Mindanao Sea southward. This port serves vessels plying to Cebu City.   

Commercial consists mainly of agricultural products such as copra and other commercial and industrial  products coming from Cebu and Mindanao such cement, feeds, flour, rice and some steel or construction products. 

 

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph  

 Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3948  

 

Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Cargo Handling: Panaon Arrastre Service, Inc. (PASI-Maasin Branch) 

Alfredo O. Bantug, Jr. 

Branch Manager 

Phone: (053) 381-2973 

Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Port Performance 

  

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 Berthing Specifications 

Berth details: 

Pier 1: 102m x 18m 

Pier 2 :105m x 15m

Ro-Ro ramp: 15m x 15m 

Wharf: 102m 

Controlling draft along berth: 6m 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port cargoes are handled through duly authorized Cargo Handling Operator, PANAON ARRASTRE SERVICES, INC. (PASI-MAASIN) using forklift equipment with gang complement deployed by the cargo handling operator. 

Container Facilities 

None. 

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

The terminal is suitable for bagged cargos. They are unloaded through a semi-mechanized scheme using vessel cranes with gang complement deployed by cargo handling operators 

Bulk cargoes such as copra are contained in boxes being loaded to the vessel through the its crane equipment.  

There is a RORO ramp, dimension: 15 X 15 meters and a marshalling area of 2,300 m2 for the vehicles. 

 

Grain and Bulk Handling

Not available. 

Main Storage Terminal

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring services are also being provided through the same cargo handling operator, the Panaon Arrastre Services, Inc. (PASI) 

Hinterland Information 

Delivery of cargoes is also being undertaken by the Cargo Handling Operator (CHO)-PASI but most cargoes are being withdrawn by the cargo owners using their own/rented trucks or vehicles.  Cargoes are being transferred from the port’s stacking area to tail end of truck using the forklift equipment provided by the CH operator. 

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality. 

The port has also newly installed Baggage X-Ray Machine Equipment and a Walk-Thru Metal Detector.   

 

Port Overview 

Hilongos is the second busiest port in the western coast of Leyte after Ormoc. 

There are regular ferry lines to Cebu 4 times a day and to Ubay once a day. 

Cargo vessels are calling the port regularly to supply cement, fertilizer, floor and feeding products for livestock while the only commodity going out is copra. 

Bunkering is possible on demand but unusual as the prices in Cebu are cheaper.  

 

Port website: http://www.ppa.com.ph/

Key port information may also be found at https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3929

 

Port Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Cargo handling: 

San Vicente Arrastre and Stevedoring Services (SVASS) 

09178880781 

Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Port Performance 

The port is never congested and vessels carrying relief items would be prioritised in case of emergency. 

The handling capacities are very limited, it is highly recommended to charter either vessels with cranes for heavy cargo or RoRo vessels for light cargos and wheeled equipment. 

Navigational approach is 14.5 km along Canigao channel (8m draft). 

  

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 

  

Berthing Specifications 

 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

Handling equipment are owned, maintained and managed by SVASS. 

Container Facilities 

Not available. 

Customs Guidance 

Not available.

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

Most of the cargo are coming with passengers travelling on the ferries, by vehicles with Ro-Ro vessels, or in bags with crane ships. The terminal is not equipped to receive bulk or containerised commodities. 

3 Ro-Ro ramps available, dimensions: 9m  x 11m. 

Grain and Bulk Handling

Not available. 

Main Storage Terminal

There are no warehouses available at the port.  

Stevedoring 

Very limited capacity, provided by SVASS. Possibility to rent crane or other equipment from outside, by calling the port authorities in advance. 

Hinterland Information 

All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently by the cargo owners.  

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality. 

 

Port Overview 

Baybay is the second city of the western coast of Leyte but its port is less developed. There are regular ferry lines to Cebu twice a day and few cargo vessels coming depending the demand. 

Generally, the cargo vessels come to supply cement, fertilizer or animal feeding product from Cebu while the only commodities going out are copra product. 

Bunkering is possible on demand but unusual as the prices in Cebu are cheaper.   

 

Port website: www.ppa.com.ph  

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=4931  

 

Port Picture 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies  

Cargo handling services:

Leyte Integrated Port Services Inc. (LIPSI) 

053 321-3641 

Port security services:

Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI) 

Port Performance 

The port is never congested and vessels carrying relief items would be prioritised in case of emergency. 

 

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

 

Berthing Specifications 

Berth details: 

Pier 1: 204 m x 13 m 

Ro-Ro ramp: 13 m  

Wharf: 74 m 

Controlling draft along berth: 3 to 5 m 

Port Handling Equipment 

Container Facilities 

Not available. 

Customs Guidance 

Not available.

Terminal Information 

Multipurpose Terminal

Most of the cargo are coming with passengers travelling on the ferries, by vehicles with Ro-Ro vessels, or in bags with crane ships. The terminal is not equipped to receive bulk or containerised commodities. 

There is a Ro-Ro ramp: berth No.7  

Grain and Bulk Handling

Not available.

Main Storage Terminal 

There are no warehouse available at the port.  

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring services are provided by the Leyte Integrated Port Services Inc (LIPSI). Cargo are unloaded through a semi-mechanized scheme using vessel cranes with gang complement deployed by cargo handling operators). 

Bulk cargoes such as copra are contained in boxes being loaded to the vessel through the its crane equipment.  

Hinterland Information 

All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently. Temporary vehicle pass are provided at the main gate by the port police division. 

Port Security 

The port is fenced; there is security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port perimeter and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks from the municipality can be called.