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PHDVO Davao Port
Davao Port is the seaport of Davao, in the city of Davaoin Philippines. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is PHDVO.

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Port Code

PHDVO

Name

Davao

Country / Region

Philippines

City

Davao

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

7.1171735

Longitude

125.6668000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Logistics Profile

DAVAO Port — PHDVO

Davao City, Philippines Mindanao · Davao Gulf Deep-water seaport UN/LOCODE: PHDVO

Port Overview

Davao Port (PHDVO) is a deep-water maritime facility at Sasa in Davao City, on Mindanao Island, where the Davao River enters Davao Gulf. It functions as a regional gateway for inter-island passengers and cargo, while also supporting international movement linked to Mindanao’s agricultural and manufacturing base. The supplied port profile identifies copra, maize, rice and abaca among the principal cargoes, with abaca a notable export commodity from the region. For freight planning, Davao is best assessed as a Mindanao gateway requiring coordinated ocean booking, terminal procedures, customs documentation and inland delivery planning. Our service team can arrange shipment checks against the confirmed terminal, carrier schedule, cargo characteristics and consignee location before release of booking instructions.

Port code	PHDVO
Port / city	DAVAO / Davao City, Philippines
Coordinates	7.1171735° N, 125.6668000° E
Port setting	Sasa area, at the mouth of the Davao River and Davao Gulf
Reported vessel limits	Maximum recorded vessel length 295 m; maximum draught 12 m; maximum deadweight 68,187 t, subject to berth, channel, tide and operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Mindanao gateway

Provides maritime access to Davao City and the wider southeastern Mindanao market, with both domestic and international cargo relevance.

Mixed cargo profile

Operations cover containerized cargo, agricultural commodities, inter-island cargo and passenger movements; cargo-specific handling must be confirmed before booking.

Agricultural export base

Abaca, copra, maize and rice are identified in the supplied profile, creating seasonal and packaging-sensitive cargo planning requirements.

Water-side constraints matter

Vessel acceptance depends on actual vessel dimensions, draught, berth availability, channel conditions and terminal instructions rather than profile limits alone.

Facilities & Services

Containerized cargo: Davao supports container import and export activity. Equipment availability, reefer plugs, empty-container release and terminal receiving windows should be checked with the nominated carrier or terminal before cargo dispatch.
General and agricultural cargo: The port profile records copra, maize, rice and abaca among handled cargoes. Moisture protection, cleanliness, fumigation or phytosanitary requirements may apply according to commodity and destination.
Domestic and international interface: Inter-island cargo and international shipments may follow different booking, documentation and gate procedures. Our team separates the required workflows before confirming the movement.
Yard, inspection and delivery coordination: Container yard positioning, customs inspection, truck appointment and release timing are operational dependencies; the confirmed terminal notice should prevail over general port assumptions.
Road-based hinterland distribution: Inland delivery from the Davao port area is generally coordinated by road. Vehicle size, urban access, consignee unloading capability, security arrangements and delivery-hour restrictions should be reviewed case by case.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connections: Cargo may be routed through carrier networks linking Davao with Philippine domestic ports and wider Southeast Asian hubs. Whether a movement is direct, transshipped or feeder-connected must be confirmed from the live sailing plan.
Export routing: Agricultural exports and manufactured cargo may require a hub connection before reaching the final overseas destination. The selected carrier, transshipment port, equipment positioning and documentation cut-offs can materially affect the overall schedule.
Import routing: Import cargo requires coordination among discharge release, customs processing, terminal collection and final delivery. A vessel arrival date should not be treated as the cargo availability date.
Schedule variables: Weather in the Davao Gulf, port congestion, vessel omission, transshipment connection, customs examination, equipment imbalance and inland trucking availability can change the planned transit time. Our service team provides the current carrier schedule and milestone plan before shipment execution.

No fixed sailing frequency, direct-service claim or guaranteed transit time is stated here. All routing and timing remain subject to the carrier’s live schedule and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Davao and southeastern Mindanao

The port serves Davao City and surrounding production and consumption areas. Final inland scope should be priced from the exact shipper or consignee address rather than city name alone.

Agricultural commodities

Abaca, copra, maize and rice are cited in the supplied profile. These commodities may require moisture control, suitable packing, commodity declarations and destination-country import compliance.

Containerized commercial cargo

Consumer goods, machinery, project inputs and packaged products may move through the port depending on carrier equipment and terminal acceptance. Weight, dimensions and handling requirements should be declared at quotation stage.

Special cargo screening

Reefer, hazardous, overweight, out-of-gauge and bulk-related shipments require separate feasibility checks covering equipment, permits, securing, route access and terminal acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, shipping instruction cut-off, VGM deadline, documentation cut-off and terminal gate-in cut-off are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the applicable carrier and terminal deadlines for each booking and builds a buffer for inland delivery.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and safety documentation before booking. Acceptance, segregation and declaration requirements must be confirmed with the carrier and terminal.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits, origin documents and commodity-specific certificates should be consistent. Customs examination or document queries can delay release, so the importer or exporter should be ready to respond promptly.
Inland collection and delivery: Confirm container size, gross weight, chassis or truck requirements, delivery address, unloading equipment, road restrictions and empty-return instructions before dispatch. Cargo should not be sent to the gate until the receiving window is confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, ready date, destination, Incoterm and whether the cargo is dangerous, temperature-controlled or oversized before requesting a firm option.
For abaca and other agricultural cargo, use clean, dry and export-suitable packaging; control moisture and pest exposure, and arrange any required phytosanitary or treatment documents according to the destination rules.
Reserve additional planning time where the shipment depends on transshipment, customs inspection, special equipment, seasonal agricultural volumes or a remote inland delivery point.
If PHDVO equipment or sailing availability is unsuitable, our team can compare a carrier-network alternative through another Philippine gateway, subject to origin haulage, transshipment, customs and total-cost review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PHDVO handle both domestic and international cargo?

Yes. The supplied port profile describes inter-island passenger and cargo activity as well as international export traffic. The applicable booking channel, documentation set, terminal process and customs treatment depend on the specific movement.

Is the reported 12 m maximum draught available for every vessel call?

No. It is a reported maximum in the supplied port profile, not a blanket operational guarantee. Actual acceptance may depend on vessel dimensions, berth, channel, tide, weather, cargo condition and port or terminal instructions.

What should be prepared for agricultural exports from Davao?

Prepare an accurate commodity description, packing details, invoice and packing list, origin information and any required phytosanitary, treatment or destination-country documents. Our team checks the commodity and destination requirements before booking.

When should a truck arrive at the port?

Only after the carrier or terminal confirms the gate-in window and all required shipping data is accepted. The practical dispatch time should also include inland traffic, weighbridge or document processing, equipment availability and possible inspection.

Can you quote a guaranteed transit time to or from Davao?

We can provide a current routing estimate after checking the live sailing, transshipment plan and inland scope. A guaranteed transit time should not be assumed because schedules, weather, port operations, customs and equipment availability may change.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, cargo description and reported vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied PHDVO port profile. Reported throughput, vessel-call, passenger and vessel-limit figures are presented as profile data and should be reconfirmed against the live terminal, port authority and carrier position before being used for a contractual or engineering decision.

For regulatory, customs and port-administration checks, our service team recommends verifying current requirements through the following authoritative domains:

ppa.com.ph — Philippine Ports Authority
customs.gov.ph — Philippine Bureau of Customs
psa.gov.ph — Philippine Statistics Authority

Terminal receiving windows, carrier schedules, equipment availability, charges, customs instructions and cargo acceptance remain time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items against the shipment’s actual booking before operational release.