Seaport · Philippines
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa (Philippines) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59270). It lies on the Sulu Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PHPPS
- World Port Index no.
- 59270
- Coordinates
- 9.73°N, 118.73°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sulu Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Philippine Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 105.1 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 6.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 710 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 690 nm |
| Hai Phong | 960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Princesa, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 162 (Enroute) - Philippine Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Princesa
Where is Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa (Philippines) lies on the Sulu Sea, at about 9.73°N, 118.73°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Princesa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PHPPS for Puerto Princesa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Princesa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 710 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Princesa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Princesa through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.