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Cebu

UN/LOCODE PHCEB · Scale rank #165 worldwide

Harbour size
Large
Harbour type
coastal (breakwater)
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Largest vessel
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CebuCebu Philippines

Overview

Cebu is a large seaport in Philippines – harbour type: coastal (breakwater). Cargo pier depth up to 9.4 m; channel depth 9.4 m. Water body: Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean.

Country
Philippines
Water body
Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean
UN/LOCODE
PHCEB
WPI number
58960
Coordinates
10.3000, 123.9000
Harbour size
Large
Harbour type
coastal (breakwater)
Shelter
Excellent

Location

Brunei · $15.0 billion China · $19.5 trillion Micronesia · $502 million Hong Kong · $427 billion Indonesia · $1.45 trillion Japan · $4.44 trillion Cambodia · $51.3 billion Laos · $18.3 billion Macau · $52.1 billion Myanmar · $81.7 billion Malaysia · $472 billion Philippines · $487 billion Palau · $345 million Singapore · $604 billion Thailand · $577 billion Taiwan Vietnam · $515 billion ManilaCebuBatangas CityCagayan De OroSubic BaySan Fernando HarborMasbatePuerto PrincesaZamboangaToledoDavaoMangagoyTagbilaranTaclobanBaybayBugoClaveriaDumagueteGuiuanIliganIsabelJimenezJoloJordanLaziMatiOrmocPagadianPalomponPolloc (Cotabato)Port BoronganPort RomblonSanta Cruz (Marinduque Isl)Surigao CityVillanuevaHondaguaMargosatubigPort San VicenteMarivelesBaisCalapanCatbaloganJose PanganibanLegazpi PortMaasinMasinlocNasipit PortSan CarlosBascoPort CapizTanauanBasilian City (Isabela)IloiloPort OzamisSanta ClaraSiasiGeneral SantosPort HollandTabacoTubiganViracButuan CityMasaoPulupandanAparriGingoogLaoangHinatuanSorsogonNasugbuCebu South Port (CSPIC)Cebu
Gold dot: port location; small dots: other ports of the country. Illustrative map. OpenStreetMap ↗

Infrastructure & depths

Channel depth9.4 m
Anchorage depth14.0 m
Cargo pier depth9.4 m
Oil terminal depth6.4 m
Tidal range2.0 m

Berths & cargo facilities

  • ✓ Wharves
  • ✓ Anchorage

Cranes & lifts

  • ✓ Fixed cranes
  • ✓ Mobile cranes
  • ✓ Lifts 25–49 t
Repairs
Moderate
Dry dock
Medium

Services & access

Pilotage, tugs & traffic

  • ✓ Pilotage compulsory
  • ✓ Pilotage available
  • ✓ Tug assistance
  • ✓ First port of entry

Services & supplies

  • ✓ Longshoremen
  • ✓ Electricity
  • ✓ Electrical repair
  • ✓ Navigation equipment
  • ✓ Medical facilities
  • ✓ Garbage disposal
  • ✓ Dirty ballast disposal
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fuel oil
  • ✓ Deck supplies
  • ✓ Engine supplies
  • ✓ Airport nearby

Entrance restrictions

  • ✓ Ice: no
  • ! Other: yes
  • ! Overhead limits: yes

✓ available · ✗ not available; items without data are hidden (World Port Index).

Vessel schedules

No liner service calling at Cebu in the schedule data yet.

Vessel schedules →

Schedules & tracking of major carriers:

Trade with Vietnam

Vietnam and Philippines share 8 FTA(s) – goods meeting the rules of origin enjoy preferential duties:

Philippines market profile →International shippingSteel & steel structure manufacturing

Nearby ports

PortCountryHarbour sizeDistance
Manila PHLarge573 km
Batangas City PHMedium493 km
Cagayan De Oro PHMedium217 km
Masbate PHSmall232 km
Puerto Princesa PHSmall569 km
Zamboanga PHSmall428 km
Toledo PHSmall30 km
Davao PHSmall406 km

Sources: World Port Index (NGA Pub. 150) – retrieved 2026-10-14; TEU: Lloyd’s List One Hundred Ports. For reference – confirm with the port or agent before operations. · Sailing Directions Pub. 162 (Enroute) - Philippine Islands ↗