- Port Overview
- Port Picture
- Description and Contacts of Key Companies
- Port Performance
- Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
- Berthing Specifications
- General Cargo Handling Berths
- Port Handling Equipment
- Container Facilities
- Customs Guidance
- Terminal Information
- Stevedoring
- Hinterland Information
- Port Security
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From August to December |
Major Import Campaigns |
None |
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Other Comments |
Typhoons may disrupt port operations |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
1,011 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
0 TEUs |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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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 |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
100 m |
5 m |
With 2 RORO ramps, 8 m wide |
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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General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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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) |
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Bagged Cargo |
None |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
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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 |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
Police Boats |
Coast Guard / PNP Maritime Command |
Fire Engines |
LGU fire trucks |