Port Overview
The Port of Legaspi is the principal seaport on the east coast of Luzon and lies at the head of Albay Gulf. It is the center of the largest hemp-producing area of the Philippines. Legaspi is the primary port for a region that exports copra and abaca. The city has facilities for storing petroleum, and it is the centre of a large abaca-fibre handicraft industry. The Port of Legaspi has been renowned as haven for ships cruising the Pacific Ocean and voyage-weary seafarers. More than this, it has become a main channel for the exchange of seaborne commodities between the Bicol peninsula and certain trade centers in the country.
Port website: ppa.gov.ph
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Province or District |
Albay |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Legaspi City |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Legaspi |
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Latitude |
13.146064 |
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Longitude |
123.756977 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Philippine Ports Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Maria Magnolia S. Requejo Acting Port Manager, PMO Bicol +63 52 482 0303 |
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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
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From August to December |
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Major Import Campaigns |
None |
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Other Comments |
Port congestion and typhoon season may disrupt port operations. |
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Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
16,343 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
0 TEUs |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (MT) |
41,980 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
400,879 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
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
6 |
560 m |
B1-11m B/other – 2-5m |
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Container Berth |
None |
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Silo Berth |
None |
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Berthing Tugs |
None |
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Water Barges |
None |
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Safe Berth Lengths
- a) Berth # 1 - 85 meters
- b) Berth # 2 - 110 meters
Controlling Drafts at MLLW
- a) Berth # 1 - 11.8 meters
- b) Berth # 2 - 5.7 meters
- c) Berth # 3 - 4 meters
- d) Berth # 4 - 3 meters
- e) Berth # 5 - 2 meters
- f) Berth # 6 - 2 meter
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
None |
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Other Imports |
None |
Port Handling Equipment
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
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Container Gantries |
None |
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Mobile Cranes |
None |
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Reachstacker |
None |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
None |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
None |
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Transtainer |
None |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
Container Facilities
The Port of Legaspi does not have container facilities.
Customs Guidance
Bureau of Customs
Arsenia C. Ilagan
District Collector, CD5, Port of Legaspi
0912-475-2588; 0915-261-9622
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The Port of Legaspi is a non-RoRo berthing facility and uses conventional docking for domestic passenger vessels and export vessels. It has 3200 m2 open storage area / port facilities and 6 berthing locations.
Port Area Utilization
- Total Port Area 18,749.48 sq. m.
- Operational Area 11,091.00 sq. m
- R.C. Wharf 10,054.50 sq. m
- R.C. Pier 2,376.00 sq. m
- Commercial Area 190.84 sq. m.
- Leased Area 154.84 sq. m
- Back-Up Area 7,658.48 sq. m.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The Port of Legaspi does not have grain discharging facilities.
Main Storage Terminal
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
None |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
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General Cargo |
Yes Terminal open space |
3200 m2 |
Stevedoring
The PPA PMO Legaspi will arrange for stevedoring activities at the port through Regal Arrastre and Stevedoring Inc (RASI)
Address: Pier Site, 4500 Legazpi, Albay
Hinterland Information
Transporters in Legaspi City, Albay
- CLA Trucking, Tiwi, Legaspi
- Esquillo Trucking and Management Services, Legaspi
- Pulvinar Trading and Trucking, Legaspi
Port Security
The PPA TMO Legaspi manages the deployment of security services within the port premises.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
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Police Boats |
Coast Guard / PNP Maritime Command |
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Fire Engines |
LGU fire trucks |
