Port Overview
Strategically located at the heart of Eastern Visayas or Region 8, Tacloban City lies along the northeastern side of the island of Leyte. Tacloban`s location and accessibility have made the city the commercial, government and political hub of the region.
Bodies of water that surround the city are Panalaron Bay and Cancabato Bay. On its eastern shores is the San Juanico Strait - reputedly the narrowest navigable channel in the world. On the southern side the city is flanked by the waters of San Pedro Bay stretching towards Leyte Gulf.
Port website: www.ppa.com.ph
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=475
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Philippines |
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Region Province |
Region 8, Eastern Visayas Leyte |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Tacloban |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Tacloban |
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Latitude |
11.248526 |
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Longitude |
124.999924 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Philippines Port Authority (PPA) Head Office of Port Management Office Eastern Leyte / Samar (PMOELS) |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr. Emiliano M Esparaguera Port Manager 0533216704 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent national Arrivals/Departures |
Tacloban Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (9km)
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cargo handling services: Leyte Integrated Port Services Inc. (LIPSI)
Mr.Ignacio b. Malate
General Manager
Tel. 053 321-3641
Pilotage services: Tacloban Pilot Association
Capt. Ramon L. de Rama
Tel. 053 832-1006
Port security services: Lockheed Global Security and Investigation Services Inc. (LGSISI)
Mr. Noel Cajipo
Acting detachment commander
Ancillary external services can be arrange by contacting the port authorities:
- Bunkering
- Transport service
- Water supply
- Handling
- Cargo surveying
Port Performance
The sea is shallow along the San Juanico Strait. The port does not have navigational facilities for the vessels to enter the Tacloban City Port at night time or in the afternoon.
The northern channel passing by San Pedro bay is 5.6 m draft with a 120 feet (36.5m) clearance maximum due to the San Francisco bridge, while the southern channel is 4.8 m draft only.
The port is rarely congested and humanitarian cargo will be prioritized in case of relief operations.
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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 |
701 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
54,087 |
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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) |
505’557 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
Pier Warf |
287 750 |
7m 7 m |
Cast Iron mooring bollards, T head 25T capacity |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment belongs to the LIPSI. They use to rent additional equipment (mobile cranes, forklifts) from the shipping companies when they have a shortage. These equipment are habitually staying at the port and could be rented if necessary to speed up the offloading in case of relief operations.
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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 |
Yes |
50 MT |
Good condition |
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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 15 MT 1 x 10 MT 1 x 7 MT 1 x 5 MT 3 x 3 MT |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
There are no containers facilities, the containers are offloaded with a ship/mobile crane and stored on an open space.
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Facilities |
10/20/40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
None |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
None |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
None |
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Other Capacity Details |
Open container yard: 2,094 m2 |
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Daily Take Off
Capacity |
72 units regardless the size |
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Number of Reefer
Stations |
None |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
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Off take Capacity of Gang
Shift |
24 units regardless the size |
Customs Guidance
A customs office stand just behind the port, they can process import/export clearance. If all documents are in order, vessels clearances take about 1 hour and all payments have to be done by bank wire only.
The custom office is open from Monday to Friday with a permanence on the weekend. Office hours are from 8.00 to 17.00.
District Collector Office; Bocportoftacloban@yahoo.fr , 09175272351 / 0535306939
For more information on customs in Philippines, please see the following link: 1.3 Philippines Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The conventional berth is suitable to receive all different types of cargo: bagged cargo, break-bulk, containers.
There are 3 Ro-Ro ramps:
Ro-Ro ramp 1: 18m
Ro-Ro ramp 2: 10.5m
Ro-Ro ramp 3: 10.5m
Grain and Bulk Handling
Some bulk cargos can be handled (liquid bulk and dry bulk). Generally molasses for liquid bulk and copra for dry bulk cargoes.
Main Storage Terminal
There are no warehouses available in the port enclosure. All goods are either picked up directly on vessels arrival and loaded on trucks or stored on open areas.
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
n/a |
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Container yard |
1 open space |
2’094 m2 |
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General Cargo |
1 open space |
4’459 m2 |
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Transit shed |
1 open space |
540 m2 |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring activities are provided by a private company contracted by the port authorities. Please refer to “Description and Contacts of Key Companies” above.
Hinterland Information
All items are moved out of the port by trucks contracted independently. Temporary vehicle pass are provided at the main gate by the port police division.
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 perimeter and do regular patrol in the area. Manual and wheeled fire extinguisher are available, if needed, fire trucks can be called from the municipality.
There are 7 high mast steel tower equipped with halogen flood light.
First aid shelters are disseminated along the port with some staff trained on emergency services.
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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 |
