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2.1.27 Philippines - Luzon Port of Balatero / Puerto Galera
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Port Overview

The Ports of Puerto Galera and Balatero are under TMO Puerto Galera. The Port of Puerto Galera is used by fast craft passenger vessels while the Port of Balatero is used by rolling cargo vessels. The Port of Balatero has two RORO ramp for rolling cargoes and a wharf for small passenger vessel seacraft. Rolling cargoes are mostly from the Port of Batangas.


Port website: ppa.gov.ph

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


Port Location and Contact

Country

Philippines

Province or District

Oriental Mindoro

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Puerto Galera

Port's Complete Name

Port of Balatero

Latitude

13.506847

Longitude

120.933098

Managing Company or Port Authority

Philippine Ports Authority

Management Contact Person

Leo A. Romero

Acting Port Manager, PMO Mindoro

laromero@ppa.com.ph

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines; Cebu Pacific Air, PAL Express, Philippines AirAsia.

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Transporters in Oriental Mindoro

O. PONGYAN TRUCKING SERVICES / Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

LIZA PANGANIBAN GRAVEL and SAND / Tall Bridge, Panganiban Compound, Strong Republic Nautical Hwy, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. +63 918 201 5030

PINK KANGAROO TRUCKING SERVICES / San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, +63 43 491 1553

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From August to December

Major Import Campaigns

None


Other Comments

Typhoons may disrupt port operations

Handling Figures for 2020

Vessel Calls

1,011

Container Traffic (TEUs)

0 TEUs

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020

Bulk (MT)

0 MT

Break bulk (MT)

62 MT

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:

Vessel: https://www.ppa.com.ph/?q=content/charges-vessel

Cargoes: https://www.ppa.com.ph/?q=content/charges-cargoes

Storage: https://www.ppa.com.ph/?q=content/charges-storage

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

Maximum Draft

Comments

Conventional Berth

1

100 m

5 m

With 2 RORO ramps, 8 m wide

Container Berth

None




Silo Berth

None




Berthing Tugs

None




Water Barges

None





General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

None

Exports - Bagged Cargo

None

Imports and Exports - RoRo

None

Other Imports

None

Port Handling Equipment

There are no port handling equipment in the Port of Puerto Galera and Balatero as they cater only to passenger traffic and rolling cargo.  

Container Facilities

There are no container handling facilities in the Ports of Puerto Galera and Balatero.

Customs Guidance

The Port of Balatero handles domestic RORO passenger and cargo vessels only.

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

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

The Port of Balatero Terminal has a 1000 m2 open storage area and an existing terminal building.

Grain and Bulk Handling

The Port of Balatero does not have grain discharging facilities.

Main Storage Terminal

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo

None


Refrigerated Cargo

None


General Cargo

Open storage area

1000 m2

Stevedoring

The TMO Balatero will provide stevedoring at the port.

Hinterland Information

Most trucks are coming from Batangas City Port on RORO vessels.

Port Security

The PPA PMO Balatero manages the deployment of security services within the port premises.

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

Level 1

Police Boats

Coast Guard / PNP Maritime Command

Fire Engines

LGU fire trucks



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