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Port Overview

The Malalag Port is along the south-west coastline of Malalag Bay, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Digos and approximately 88 kilometres (55 mi) south of Davao City. It is more than 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) long and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) wide. Port facilities include:

  • 50m wharf
  • One berth, 30m x 15m
  • Controlling depth of 9m - 12m below MLLW
  • Fendering system is of clustered timber files distributed equally alongside the wharf
  • Tanks and pipelines for shipment of molasses
  • Malalag Arrastre Porters and Stevedoring Multi-Purpose Coop (MAPOSTMUCO) are the cargo handling operators of general cargoes such as molasses, sugar, steel products, vehicle and heavy equipment.

Approach for Malalag Port is through the Malalag Bay. Ships can anchor at a depth of 21 fathoms free of hazardous underwater obstructions/currents and is notably sheltered from direct exposure to the open sea. Vessels entering the Malalag Port navigate through the south-west route of the Malalag Bay which is a tributary of the larger Davao Gulf waters.

Ships serving the Malalag Port

Vessel

GRT

LOA

Route

M/T Ocean Queen Nine

1058

68.14

Manila-Malalag-Batangas

M/T Alvin

164.88

39

Manila-Malalag-Batangas

M/V Grand Pacific III

498.27

67.37

Davao-Malalag-Manila

LCT Nicia

483.25

68

Ormoc-Malalag-Davao

LCT Jaime Ongpin

497.54

61.4

Davao-Malalag-Iloilo

LCT Filipino

857.94

65.39

Iloilo-Malalag-Cebu

This port was rehabilitated and completed last December 2019. The types of vessels that usually docks in this port are LCTs & M/T (tankers).

Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

 

Port Location and Contact

Country

Philippines

Province or District

Malalag, Davao Del Sur

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

Digos City (25 km)

Port's Complete Name

Malalag Port

Latitude

6.5960

Longitude

125.3990

Managing Company or Port Authority

Philippine Ports Authority

Management Contact Person


Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Davao International Airport

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Silk Air, Air Asia

 

Port Picture



Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

No

N/A

Major Import Campaigns

No

N/A

Other Comments


Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: (https://www.ppa.com.ph/sites/default/files/citizen_charter_docs/ARTA-PMO_Davao.pdf)

Port Handling Equipment

Malalag Arrastre Porters and Stevedoring Multi-Purpose Coop (MAPOSTMUCO) are the cargo handling operators of general cargoes.

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in the Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.  


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