Port Overview
Hilongos is the second busiest port in the western coast of Leyte after Ormoc.
There are regular ferry lines to Cebu 4 times a day and to Ubay once a day.
Cargo vessels are calling the port regularly to supply cement, fertilizer, floor and feeding products for livestock while the only commodity going out is copra.
Bunkering is possible on demand but unusual as the prices in Cebu are cheaper.
Port website: http://www.ppa.com.ph/
Key port information may also be found at https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=3929
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Region Province |
Region 8, Easter Visayas Leyte |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Hilongos |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Hilongos |
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Latitude |
10.369507 |
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Longitude |
124.742072 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) Under the supervision of the Port Management Office of Western Leyte / Biliran (PMOWLB) – Head Office in Ormoc |
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Management Contact Person |
Melvin D. Narajos Port Manager 09178880781 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent National Arrivals/Departures |
Tacloban Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport : 140 km
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cargo handling:
San Vicente Arrastre and Stevedoring Services (SVASS)
09178880781
Security: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI)
Port Performance
The port is never congested and vessels carrying relief items would be prioritised in case of emergency.
The handling capacities are very limited, it is highly recommended to charter either vessels with cranes for heavy cargo or RoRo vessels for light cargos and wheeled equipment.
Navigational approach is 14.5 km along Canigao channel (8m draft).
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
Most frequent during December and January |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
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Other Comments |
Rainfalls and typhoons are throughout the year with no pronounced dry seasons. |
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Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
1710 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
n/a |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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Bulk (MT) |
n/a |
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Break bulk (MT) |
447’580 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
1 pier |
161,5 x 15 m |
6 m |
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RoRo ramps |
3 ramps |
9 x 11 m |
6 m |
Port Handling Equipment
Handling equipment are owned, maintained and managed by SVASS.
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Container Gantries |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Reachstacker |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Transtainer |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 5 MT 1x 20 MT |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
Not available.
Customs Guidance
Not available.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Most of the cargo are coming with passengers travelling on the ferries, by vehicles with Ro-Ro vessels, or in bags with crane ships. The terminal is not equipped to receive bulk or containerised commodities.
3 Ro-Ro ramps available, dimensions: 9m x 11m.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Not available.
Main Storage Terminal
There are no warehouses available at the port.
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
n/a |
n/a |
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General Cargo |
Open storage area |
2000 |
Stevedoring
Very limited capacity, provided by SVASS. Possibility to rent crane or other equipment from outside, by calling the port authorities in advance.
Hinterland Information
All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently by the cargo owners.
Port Security
The port is fenced; there are security guards at the main gate and in the terminal building. The coastguards have an office outside the port and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
Level 1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes (coastguards) |
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Fire Engines |
No |
