Port Overview
A new cargo port and container terminal is being developed by the regional government of Mandalay with JICA funding in Semeikhon (Myingyan township), 47km North of Myingyan and 94km South-West of Mandalay. It is expected that a barge with 50MT crane will be floated and operational by August 2016 and additional handling equipment and infrastructure may be in place by 2018.
As of June 2016 this port is lacking access roads suitable for heavy trucks from Nabuaing village track and a suitable port infrastructure and handing equipment. There is a 50m concrete boat ramp and a 50MT crane on a barge, plus supporting offices.
Port website: http://www.mmidproject.com/SMP.aspx
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
PORT LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Country: |
MYANMAR |
Province or District: |
Mandalay |
Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Mandalay distance: 94 km |
Port's Complete Name: |
Semeikhon Port |
Latitude: |
21° 44' 53.8"N |
Longitude: |
95° 25' 23.4"E |
Managing Company or Port Authority: (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Semeikhon Ayeryarwaddy Port Committee Myingyan township Mandalay region |
Management Contact Person: |
U Thein Soe Win (Port Manager) Phone: +95-9-796512259 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines: (Airlines with frequent international arrivals/departures) |
Mandalay International airport, 84.6km distance (Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, China Eastern, SilkAir, Thai airways, Thai Smile, Myanmar Airways Inter’l) |
Port Picture
Semeikhon port & Myotha Industrial Park (MIP)
Boat ramp, crane and planned terminal
Existing crane on barge
Existing concrete boat ramp
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Mandalay Myotha Industrial Development is in charge of the Semeikhon port development.
Address: 26th Street, Between 58th and
60th Street,
Aung MyayThar Zan, Mandalay, Phone: +95 2 65958, Fax: +95 2 73088.
Email: info@mmidproject.com
Port Performance
The channel draft at Semeikhon port in the dry season is minimum 4.6m (15ft) in March/April, and above 18m (60ft) in the wet season.
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS |
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Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
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Dry Season |
Yes |
Dry season March-April, restricted draft to max. 4.6m |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other |
None |
HANDLING FIGURES 2015 |
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Vessel Calls: |
Not operational |
Container Traffic: (TEUs) |
None |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
Year 2015 |
Bulk (MT) |
0 |
Break bulk (MT) |
0 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Not established as of yet.
Ships are charged a standard fee for use of the 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 and for the Chindwin river at Monywa and Kalewa.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
Conventional Berth |
1 boat-ramp |
50 |
2.12m |
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Container Berth |
No |
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Silo Berth |
No |
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Berthing Tugs |
No |
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Water Barges |
No |
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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
As of August 2016 it is expected that a crane operated from a barge, with 50MT capacity and container handling capability will be operational.
No additional handling equipment, nor trucks or trailers are locally available. This may be made available by 2018, depending on further development of the port and industrial zone.
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
50 MT mobile crane on a barge |
Capacity to handle 20ft and 40ft containers |
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
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
None |
None |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
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Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
n/a |
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Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
n/a |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a |
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Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
No customs office is available.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
None.
Grain and Bulk Handling
None
Main Storage Terminal
None
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (square meters) |
Bagged Cargo |
No |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
No |
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General Cargo |
No |
Stevedoring
Not operational yet.
Hinterland Information
As of June 2016 this port is lacking access roads suitable for heavy trucks from Nabuaing town and a suitable port infrastructure and handing equipment.
There is a 22km double lane gravel road that leads East to the new Myotha Industrial Park (MIP), which is under development. The Industrial zone is still lacking an access road to Myo Tha, the nearest town.
There is no connection of Semeikhon port with a railroad.
Port Security
No security, the port is not fenced.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS
Level |
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Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |