Port Overview
Pakokku port in the Magway Region is close to Nyaung-U Port, on the other side of the Ayeyarwaddy river. Most cargo activity takes place in the Nyang-U Latt Htout Jetty. Pakokku port is mainly used for small local passenger boats (6m long, 20HP engine boats). The port has no jetties or berths, vessels moor at the riverbank and use gangways for loading and unloading. Pakokku port is managed by the Inland Water Transport office in Nyaung-U. There is no congestion and no bottlenecks (no waiting time to dock). However, given its current conditions, most general cargo is transported by road due to shorter lead time (1/3 of waterway transportation). Humanitarian organizations based in Pakokku mainly utilize Monywa port (114 km away) instead of this port for cargo movement.
The channel draft in the dry season is average 2.12m (in Mid-Nov to Mid-May), and above 2,12m in the wet season. In the dry season the maximum draft is 1.3m (4.5ft) and in the wet season a maximum draft of 1.8m (6ft) is allowed. Maximum vessel size that are normally operating in the Ayeyarwaddy are 60mx12m (200ftx40ft) using 200 HP engines.
Port website: n/a
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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PORT LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Country |
Myanmar |
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Province or District |
Magway |
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Town or City |
Pakokku (0.5 km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Pakokku |
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Latitude |
21.314100 |
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Longitude |
95.056258 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Inland Water Transport office, Nyaung-U. |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr. U Aung Cho Myint (Manager- Inland Waterway Department, Pakokku-Nyaung-U), Nyaung U Office Ph +95-62-21503 Mobile PH #-95-9-43008220 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines |
Pakokku airport - 15 km distance, currently not in use and the airport is planned to upgrade as international airport in future. Nyang-U airport - 40 km distance. (Myanmar National Airline, Air KBZ, MANN Yadanarpon airlines, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Asian Wings Airways, Myanmar Airways International) |
Port Picture
Pakokku port overview
Pakokku cargo port
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Private companies and boat owners who own individual boats operate mainly in Pakokku. No larger boat transport companies were found. Inland Water Transport can provide 30 m long passenger boats that have cabins and max. 5 MT cargo capacity.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Cargo handling is approximately 1000 MT/month in Pakokku (rice, pulses, lumber). There is no container handling capacity.
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Seasonal constraints |
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Dry Season |
No |
Mid-Nov to mid-May, shallow draft. Boats take less than 50% cargo depending on the channel draft. Restricted draft to max. 1.3m (4.5 ft) |
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Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
Busy during Oct-Dec, harvest season |
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Handling Figures (2019) |
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Vessel Calls: |
180 /month |
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Container Traffic: (TEUs) |
None |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk (2019) |
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Bulk (MT) |
10,800 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
0 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Ships are charged a standard fee for the use of waterway by the Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River System (DWRIRS), under the Ministry of Transport & Communications. DWRIRS charges 0.20 Kyat/MT capacity/mile, per trip (rate as of Jun 2016). This is charged at the river stations Twantay, Nyaungdong, Pyay, Magway, Mandalay and Kathar.
General Cargo Handling Berths
None
Port Handling Equipment
There is no stand-by port handling equipment, manual labour is the most common choice. A mobile crane with a limited capacity of 2.5 to 5 MT is available from two local companies: U Khin Ko Ph#+95-62-21966/ -9-6570217/ -9-2300168 and U Khin Maung Gyi Ph (+95-9-7777790/777778890).
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
2 mobile cranes, Max 5MT capacity can be hired. |
Normally manual labour is used. |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reachstacker |
No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
No |
Container Facilities
None.
Customs Guidance
No customs office is available
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
None
Grain and Bulk Handling
None
Main Storage Terminal
None.
Stevedoring
The daily labour rate is 2000 Kyatt/MT for unskilled labour. The labourers are contracted by the business people themselves. Daily rate 3000-6000 Kyatt/day for unskilled labour. 8000-12000 Kyatt/day for skilled labour.
The daily labour rates are :
- 2,000 MMK/MT for unskilled labour (only loading and offloading).
- 5000-8,000 MMK/day for unskilled labour
- 8,000-12,000 MMK/day for skilled labour (includes record keeping, tally counting and managing stack).
Hinterland Information
Road option available only. There is no connection to the railroad.
Port Security
No security, the port is not fenced.
