2.1.5 Myanmar Port of Rakkhine, Thandwe
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/ports/topports.php
Port Overview
Thandwe is a city in Rakkhine state. Most people prefer transport of cargo by road because the port is located far from Thandwe downtown. The main wharf of Thandwe port is the Tha Pyu Chain wharf and it is about 43km or 3 hours from Thandwe via a very bad road. (There are several small bridges on the way, some broken down with road diversions).
In addition there is Jade Taw jetty at Ngapali beach near Thandwe town, but this is small and unsuitable for larger cargo vessels. Cargo vessels normally use Tha Pyu Chaing wharf and then the cargo is shipped to Jade Taw by small boats. Jade Taw is 30 minutes from Tha Pyu Chaing by waterway. The draft of Jade Taw port is 3m (10 ft) at high tide and 1.8m (6 ft) at low tide. A third option is a wooden jetty at Kim Hmaw village, about 8km from Thandwe. It has a maximum draft of 2.1m (7 ft), accessible by CB vessel.
Port website: there is no website available.
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Myanmar |
Province or District |
Rakhine State |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name : Thandwe km: 43 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Thandwe port, |
Latitude |
18.30198 |
Longitude |
94.35762 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Myanma Port Authority |
Management Contact Person |
U Tin Htun Aung, Tha Pyu Chaing Village,Tha Pyu Chaing Port |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Airlines: n/a |
Port Pictures
Tha Pyu Chaing wharf (2 Concrete Jetties with a Floating Buoy)
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.2.3 Myanmar Port and Waterways Company Contact List
There are no key companies available for stevedoring, freight forwarding or cargo handling. According to Myanmar Port Authority (MPA), daily laborers are not available at Pyu Chaing wharf for cargo loading and offloading.
Port Performance
Tha Pyu Chaing wharf has two concrete jetties with floating type buoy. The maximum draft is about 6.1m (20 ft) at high tide and 5.5m (18ft) at low tide. Due to access restrictions and lack of daily workers this wharf should be considered only as a back-up option when cargo can’t be transported by road to Thandwe. Myanma Five Star shipping Line used this wharf 10 years ago, but not anymore. Currently it is privatized and used by some fishing businesses. There is no container handling capacity.
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Unknown, contact Port Authority for details.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional berth |
2 * |
120 |
20 |
6.1 |
Conventional berth |
1 |
80 |
n/a |
2.1 (Kim Hmaw jetty) |
Container Berth |
n/a |
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Silo Berth |
n/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
n/a |
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Water Barges |
n/a |
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* Tha Pyu Chaing wharf: 2 concrete jetties.
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Tha Pyu Chaing wharf |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Tha Pyu Chaing wharf |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
n/a |
Other Imports |
Tha Pyu Chaing wharf |
Port Handling Equipment
No port handling equipment available. Limited manual labour available.
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
Container Gantries |
No |
Mobile Cranes |
No |
Reachstacker |
No |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
No |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
Transtrainer |
No |
Forklifts |
No |
Container Facilities
There is no container handling facility available.
Customs Guidance
There is no customs office available.
1.3 Myanmar Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
There is no multipurpose handling facility available.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no specific grain and bulk handling facility available, nor bagging facilities.
Main Storage Terminal
There are no storage facilities available at Tha Pyu Chaing wharf.
At Kim Hmaw jetty there are eight warehouses that are owned by the Department of Trade Promotion. Some warehouses are still in good condition and some are not.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (square meters) |
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Bagged Cargo |
6 x DOTP |
6 x 950 sqm 2 x 500 sqm |
Refrigerated Cargo |
n/a |
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General Cargo |
8 x DOTP |
6 x 950 sqm 2 x 500 sqm |
Stevedoring
There is no specific stevedoring company available. According to Myanmar Port Authority (MPA), daily laborers are not available at Pyu Chaing wharf for cargo loading and offloading.
Hinterland Information
There are no local transport companies available and there is no railroad connection to the port. Small boats can carry cargo from Tha Pyu Chaing wharf to Jade Taw jetty.
Port Security
There is no port security and no perimeter fencing.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
No
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Current ISPS Level |
n/a |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
No | |
Fire Engines |
No |