KHPPH Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of KHPPH
Phnom Penh Port is the major seaport of Phnom penh, in the city of Phnom penhin Cambodia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is KHPPH.
Phnom Penh Port (KHPPH) Overview
River port logistics profile · Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh Port, identified by UN/LOCODE KHPPH, is a river-port gateway serving Cambodia’s capital and its surrounding manufacturing and distribution base. Its operating characteristics differ from those of a deep-sea gateway: container movements normally require coordinated feeder, river, or inland connections, while final routing depends on the shipping line, waterway conditions, cargo profile, and the selected seaport or inland connection. Our service team can coordinate booking, documentation, customs procedures, terminal handover, and inland delivery as one shipment plan.
| UN/LOCODE | KHPPH |
|---|---|
| Port / Country | PHNOM PENH / Cambodia |
| Port type | Inland river port with container and general cargo functions |
| Service focus | Containerized imports and exports, inland distribution, and multimodal coordination |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Containerized cargo can be planned through the port’s river-port operating system, subject to terminal acceptance, equipment availability, and the carrier’s confirmed instructions.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery, and non-containerized cargo require advance confirmation of lifting, dimensions, weight distribution, packing, and quay-side handling arrangements.
- Yard and temporary storage: Container and cargo storage is subject to terminal rules, available space, free-time conditions, and cargo status. Our team confirms these conditions before dispatch.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Customs declarations, physical inspection, seal checks, and release procedures must be coordinated with the appointed broker and relevant authorities.
- Road collection and delivery: Trucking plans should account for urban traffic, vehicle dimensions, axle-weight restrictions, delivery-window requirements, and access conditions at the consignee.
Routes & Logistics Transit Planning
- Regional import and export flows: Cargo commonly requires coordination with regional Asian origins and destinations through a nominated feeder, river, inland, or seaport connection. The actual route depends on the carrier’s current network.
- Seaport connection: Where a Phnom Penh movement is linked to a Cambodian or regional seaport, the total transit time includes vessel connection, terminal transfer, customs status, and inland positioning; a direct ocean service should not be assumed.
- Factors affecting ETA: Waterway conditions, transshipment windows, equipment availability, port congestion, customs inspection, road traffic, public holidays, and empty-container positioning can all change the working schedule.
- Planning rule: Our service team provides a route-specific schedule only after confirming origin, destination, cargo details, shipping line, equipment type, cut-off, and the required delivery point.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, cargo receiving time, document cut-off, and customs presentation time are not interchangeable. Our team confirms each deadline with the actual carrier or terminal before dispatch.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS, quantity, packaging details, and container information before booking. Acceptance depends on the carrier, route, terminal, and local approval.
- Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, permits where applicable, and consistent HS and cargo descriptions should be prepared before cargo arrival. Customs requirements must be checked for the specific commodity.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, seal discrepancies, incomplete declarations, restricted cargo, or delivery-site access problems can create storage and truck waiting exposure. The consignee should provide a reachable contact and a workable delivery appointment.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, and desired delivery point before requesting a firm routing recommendation.
- For FCL cargo, verify container type, payload, empty pick-up location, seal procedure, and whether the selected connection accepts the commodity and equipment.
- For LCL or mixed cargo, use strong export packing, clear package marks, moisture protection, and piece-level documentation to reduce consolidation and warehouse discrepancies.
- For urgent or oversized shipments, ask our team to compare a Phnom Penh river-port plan with a seaport-plus-road alternative; the best option depends on cargo urgency, cost, dimensions, and current operational conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KHPPH a deep-sea port with direct ocean service?
KHPPH is a river-port gateway. A shipment may need feeder, river, inland, or seaport coordination, and direct ocean coverage must not be presumed. Our service team checks the current carrier routing for each origin and destination.
Can our cargo be delivered directly to a Phnom Penh consignee?
Yes, subject to customs release, terminal procedures, truck availability, road access, and the consignee’s receiving conditions. Delivery planning should include vehicle size, delivery window, unloading equipment, and contact details.
What causes delays on Phnom Penh port shipments?
Common causes include waterway conditions, connection changes, customs inspection, incomplete documents, equipment imbalance, terminal cut-off misses, urban traffic, and consignee-site restrictions. Early document review helps reduce avoidable delay.
What information is required for a dangerous-goods quotation?
Provide the SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, flash point where relevant, and transport mode. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Data Sources & Provenance
The UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, classification fields, and service indicators in this module are based on the supplied port master data for KHPPH. Operational descriptions are presented as route-planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the appointed carrier, terminal, customs broker, and local service providers.
For official port-related information and authority procedures, consult ppap.com.kh. For customs and border-compliance verification, consult customs.gov.kh. These domains are provided for source verification only; current cut-offs, tariffs, approvals, terminal rules, and routing must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.