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PGMTK Motukea Port
Motukea Port is the seaport of Port moresby, in the city of Port moresbyin Papua new guinea. Overseas routes include Australia, Port code is PGMTK.

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Port Code

PGMTK

Name

Motukea

Country / Region

Papua new guinea

City

Port moresby

Sea Routes

Australia

Type

Latitude

-9.4333333

Longitude

147.0912452

Est. Unit Price

$315/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Motukea Port, UN/LOCODE PGMTK, is an international seaport serving Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The terminal is approximately 12 km from Port Moresby’s central business district and is positioned for containerized, Ro/Ro and breakbulk cargo. Based on the supplied port record, Motukea is the only Port Moresby facility identified for international container handling and offers mobile-crane operations for vessels with drafts below 12.5 m. Our service team uses PGMTK for Port Moresby cargo planning, while final acceptance, vessel suitability and berth allocation remain subject to the terminal and carrier.

UN/LOCODE	PGMTK
Port / city	Motukea / Port Moresby
Country	Papua New Guinea
Coordinates	9.4333333° S, 147.0912452° E
Port profile	International container, Ro/Ro and breakbulk seaport

Key Highlights

PGMTK is the Motukea location code for international cargo serving Port Moresby.
Containerized cargo, Ro/Ro units and breakbulk shipments can be considered within the terminal’s stated service profile.
Mobile cranes are available as a terminal capability; crane planning should be confirmed against cargo weight, dimensions and lifting points.
The supplied record identifies three berths and a vessel draft threshold below 12.5 m; actual acceptance must be checked for each sailing.
The short urban distance does not remove the need to plan truck appointment, customs release and terminal cut-off timing.

Facilities & Services

Container handling	International container handling is the principal differentiating function stated for Motukea. Equipment, container type acceptance and operating windows should be reconfirmed at booking.
Berths	The supplied port record states three berths: Berth 1 is 206 m long and 81 m wide; Berth 2 is 206 m long; Berth 3 is 80 m long.
Crane operations	Mobile cranes are identified for vessels without relying solely on ship’s gear. Our team can pre-check lifting requirements for project, breakbulk and special cargo.
Ro/Ro and breakbulk	Ro/Ro and breakbulk vessels are accommodated according to the supplied port description. Ramp, lashing, cargo dimensions and discharge method require case-by-case confirmation.
Road connection	The port serves Port Moresby by road. Truck routing, terminal appointments, escort requirements and urban delivery restrictions should be verified before dispatch.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Typical planning involves an international ocean leg into Port Moresby, with PGMTK shown as the discharge or load port in the shipping instruction and bill of lading.
Asia–Papua New Guinea routing may involve a direct call or a transshipment connection, depending on the carrier’s current network, vessel deployment and booking equipment availability. Our team confirms the actual routing before quotation.
For LCL cargo, consolidation, deconsolidation and customs release can add time beyond the ocean transit. The cargo-ready date should therefore be planned against the confirmed sailing rather than a generic schedule.
Transit performance is influenced by transshipment connection, port working conditions, weather, customs inspection, equipment imbalance and inland truck availability. No fixed transit time should be assumed until the carrier confirms the booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Port Moresby and surrounding National Capital District delivery areas, subject to road access, consignee location and local release procedures.
Containerized imports: General consumer goods, machinery, construction supplies, spare parts and project inputs are commonly evaluated for container service, subject to commodity and carrier acceptance.
Ro/Ro cargo: Vehicles, rolling equipment and self-propelled units require accurate dimensions, weights, VIN or equipment details where applicable, and lashing or securing instructions.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Heavy or oversized pieces require advance review of lifting points, package dimensions, mobile-crane reach, vessel gear and road delivery constraints.
Export planning: Empty-equipment availability and carrier acceptance can be more restrictive than at major hub ports, so our team recommends early equipment and space checks.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The carrier’s booking confirmation governs CY cut-off, documentation cut-off and verified gross mass submission. We advise submitting shipping instructions and VGM earlier than the published deadline where possible.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package count and SDS. DG acceptance and terminal approval must be obtained before delivery.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and any commodity-specific documents should be consistent. Customs examination, quarantine or other regulatory holds may delay release and should not be treated as carrier transit time.
Inland delivery: Confirm container type, gross weight, road access, unloading equipment, delivery appointment and empty-return instructions before arranging the truck. Oversized or heavy cargo may require route and lifting assessment.

Shipping Tips

Quote with the exact port code PGMTK and state whether the shipment is FCL, LCL, Ro/Ro or breakbulk; avoid using a generic Port Moresby description where the carrier requires a terminal-specific booking.
Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, package photographs, lifting points and center-of-gravity information at the inquiry stage for non-standard cargo.
For containers, secure and photograph the cargo before closing, check weight distribution and prepare VGM ahead of cut-off. For vehicles and machinery, confirm fuel, battery, cleanliness and securing requirements with the carrier.
Keep a routing alternative available, such as a transshipment option or revised sailing, because vessel calls, equipment supply and connection schedules can change. Our service team will verify the current option before cargo dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PGMTK handle international containers?

Yes. The supplied port record identifies Motukea as Port Moresby’s international container-handling facility. Final booking depends on carrier service, equipment, cargo type and terminal acceptance.

Is PGMTK suitable for Ro/Ro or breakbulk cargo?

Ro/Ro and breakbulk vessels are included in the stated port profile. Our team should receive the cargo dimensions, weight, handling method and securing details before confirming feasibility.

What vessel draft restriction should be considered?

The supplied description refers to vessels with drafts under 12.5 m. This is a planning reference rather than a blanket acceptance guarantee; tide, berth, vessel condition and terminal confirmation may affect the actual limit.

Are ship’s cranes required at Motukea?

Mobile cranes are identified as a terminal capability, so ship’s gear may not be the only handling option. Crane reach, lifting capacity, cargo access and operating charges must be confirmed for the specific vessel and cargo.

How early should documents be sent?

Send the invoice, packing list, cargo details, DG documents where applicable and shipping instructions as soon as the booking is placed. The carrier’s cut-off and local customs or inspection requirements control the final deadline.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, city, country, coordinates, berth descriptions, stated service profile and draft reference are based on the PGMTK port master record supplied for this page. Operational conditions, vessel acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, equipment availability, charges and customs outcomes are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed with the carrier, terminal and relevant authorities before execution.

For independent reference and operational cross-checking, our service team may consult the port operator’s public information at pngports.com and UN/LOCODE reference information at unece.org. These domains are provided as reference sources only; they do not replace a shipment-specific booking confirmation or regulatory clearance.

Data boundary: no unverified throughput, sailing frequency, carrier commitment, tariff, terminal opening hour or guaranteed transit time is stated in this module.