Port Overview

The Port of Davao is the gateway to southern Philippines, considered the most important port in Mindanao, as it is the busiest international container port serving both Visayas and Mindanao regions.

The Port of Davao has a natural coastal harbor. It has a small dry dock and a small harbor with over 500 ft in length. Nevertheless, its anchorage depth is between 21.6 m-22.9 m deep; its cargo pier depth is between 9.4m-10m; and it oil terminal depth is between 6.4 m-7.6 m, all perfect for large cargo carriers and tankers. It has a transit shed of 1,200 m² and 360 m² for passenger terminals and parking. Its container yard is 33,000 m², with storage area of 20,000 m², and a warehouse of 6,000 m².

Port Website: https://www.ictsi.com/what-we-do/our-terminals/davao-integrated-port-and-stevedoring-services-corp.

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

Port Picture

Location map of Davao Port:

1. Gatehouse complex
2. Customs Office
3. Motor pool  
4. Transit shed
5. Old quay
6. Administration Office
7. Container yard 1
8. Reefer racks
9. Container yard 2
10. Container yard 3
11. New quay

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Port of Davao (Sasa) is managed by PPA XI.  Two (2) handling companies are operating in the port of Sasa.  DIPSSCOR-ICTSI handles foreign vessel while Filipinas Port handles domestic vessels.

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

Port Performance

The Sasa Port in Davao City serves as the main base port, catering to both domestic and foreign vessels and handling the bulk of cargo shipments in the region.  The volume of cargo at the Sasa Port registered a decline based on data gathered from the period 2010-2013 by 2% for domestic cargo and -4% for foreign cargo. The downtrend is attributed mainly to the poor container handling facilities at Sasa Port and also due to the devastation brought about by Typhoon Pablo which affected the major cargo product, bananas. However, with the expected increase in the volume of cargo and vessels, the modernization of the Sasa Port through a Public Private Partnership is proposed. Currently Sasa Port is now managed by private company – DIPSSCOR, subsidiary of ICTSI.

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)

(https://ppp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Davao-Sasa-Modernization-Project-Info-Memo-14-April-2015-FINAL.pdf)

Berthing Specifications

Currently there is no dedicated berths. Bulk vessels may berth at the container quay anytime & wait for cargo there.

Port Handling Equipment

Port equipment is currently managed a private company, ICTSI / DIPSSCOR. 

Container Facilities

Customs Guidance

Procedures for incoming humanitarian cargo:http://customs.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Guidelines-and-Procedures-on-International-Donations.pdf

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

Terminal Information

Operational areas consist of a container storage yard with 41,490 m², an open storage yard with  19,737 m² and other storage areas with 6,250 m². The total length of the current berth is 1,093 m.  PPA  has also leased a reefer yard facility to DIPSSCOR. The reefer yard is about 2,000 m², and is currently fitted with 288 reefer plugs installed in four level racks.

Multipurpose Terminal

N/A

Grain and Bulk Handling

For info on bulk & breakbulk handling figures, please follow this link & under table 6.7-1:  https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12022869_03.pdf    

Stevedoring

Port of Davao is operated by private company DIPSSCOR, subsidiary of ICTSI.

Hinterland Information

Cargoes – general & containerized – are moved out by trucks, trailer trucks by different trucking companies.  Some cargoes are delivered directly to the consignees while others are transferred to container yards.  

Port Security

Security is in place with perimeter fence & gates to control traffic.