Port Overview
The Port of Irene is located in Casambalangan, close to the mouth of Cagayan River on the NW coast of Luzon. It was reported that the port is to be developed and is expected to serve as a transshipment point. The harbor has an area of 40,000 square meters. There is a T-shaped jetty, 60m long, extending southeast from an area of reclaimed land on the northeast side of the bay. It was reported that the port has handled vessels of 15,000 gt with a draft of 7.7m. Anchorage can be taken in 12.2 m to 13.7 m mud, good holding ground and protection from south winds, about 0.5 mile offshore, with Puerto Point bearing 356° and Batulinao Point bearing 248°.
Port website: https://ceza.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 |
Cagayan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Santa Ana, Cagayan |
Port's Complete Name |
Port Irene |
Latitude |
18.382593 |
Longitude |
122.109823 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) |
Management Contact Person |
CEZA Sta. Ana Cagayan Admin Complex, Centro, Sta Ana, Cagayan + 63 78 395 0509 Mr. Patrick M. Iloy – Seaport Section |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Clark International Airport Tiger Air/Singapore Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority
Mr. Patrick M. Iloy
Seaport Section
Admin Complex, Centro, Sta Ana, Cagayan
+ 63 78 395 0509
Arienito M. Claveria
Acting District Collector
CD15, Port of Aparri
arienitoantonio.claveria@customs.gov.ph
(078) 888-0721
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
As a Freeport, it operates as a separate customs territory similar to Hong Kong, Singapore, Lubuan in Malaysia and Hamburg in Germany. It is envisioned to be a major transshipment point for trade in the Asia-Pacific rim. The rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing facilities have the following phases:
Phase I – immediate port upgrading including repairing, lengthening and widening of the existing berth; developing of a container yard; provision of cold storage facilities and general cargo warehousing.
Phase II – Construction of additional berths to accommodate up to 300,000 TEUs; expansion of the container yard area.
Phase III – Construction of additional berths to accommodate an incremental capacity of up to 200,000 TEUs; proportionate expansion of the container yard and acquisition of modern equipment for cargo handling and storage.
https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/redevelopment-of-port-irene/
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From August to December |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
Interruptions of port operations during typhoons. |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
185 m |
7.7 m |
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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 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
None |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
1 |
Other Imports |
Rolling cargoes, B/Bulk |
Container Facilities
Port Irene is under rehabilitation, including container berths.
Customs Guidance
Arienito M. Claveria, Port Irene Customs Officer
Sub-Port of Irene
For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Port Irene's terminal is 22,550 sqm2.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no grain and bulk handling equipment in Port Irene.
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 Area |
33,480 m2 |
Stevedoring
CEZA handles stevedoring services.
Port Security
CEZA manages the deployment of local security services within the port premises.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
Police Boats |
Coast Guard |
Fire Engines |
LGU Fire trucks |