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PHILO Iloilo Port
Iloilo Port is the seaport of Iloilo, in the city of Iloiloin Philippines. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is PHILO.

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Port Code

PHILO

Name

Iloilo

Country / Region

Philippines

City

Iloilo

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

10.6948500

Longitude

122.5814500

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE PHILO

Iloilo Port, Philippines

Iloilo Port is a seaport serving Iloilo City, Iloilo Province and the wider Panay Island market in Western Visayas. Located in Panay Gulf and sheltered by Guimaras Island, it is positioned as a regional commercial gateway for containerized, roll-on/roll-off, breakbulk and passenger-related movements. The Iloilo Commercial Port Complex is built on reclaimed land and is suitable for international shipping subject to vessel, berth, carrier and port-operator confirmation. Our service team treats PHILO as a regional gateway requiring careful feeder planning, inter-island coordination and conservative inland delivery scheduling rather than assuming mainline direct coverage.

Port code	PHILO
Location	Iloilo City, Philippines · Panay Island
Coordinates	10.6948500, 122.5814500
Reported complex data	20.8 hectares reclaimed land; 400 m berth length; 26.26 m berth width; 10.50 m berthing depth; figures subject to operational confirmation.

Key Highlights

What Matters for Freight Planning

Natural shelterGuimaras Island provides natural protection, although weather-related restrictions and port decisions can still affect vessel and truck operations.

Regional gatewayThe port supports Iloilo and Panay Island demand, with routing commonly dependent on carrier network design and transshipment arrangements.

Mixed cargo capabilityContainer, RoRo, breakbulk, open-yard and passenger-support functions are reported within the commercial port complex.

Island logistics exposureSchedules may be affected by inter-island connections, ferry or feeder coordination, road capacity and weather disruption.

Planning disciplineOur team recommends confirming cut-offs, equipment release, berth window and inland delivery conditions before issuing a firm customer commitment.

Facilities & Services

Operational Facilities

Container operations: The supplied port record identifies a 7,800 m² container freight station and container-handling capability; actual receiving, stripping, stuffing and storage arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.
Berthing and marine access: The record reports a 400 m berth length and 10.50 m berthing depth. Vessel acceptance depends on draft, tide, berth availability, pilotage and terminal confirmation.
Open operational areas: Approximately 11,400 m² of open operating space is reported, supplemented by a 97,000 m² area. Cargo suitability and access rules should be checked before planning oversized or weather-sensitive cargo.
RoRo support: RoRo support is reported, making the port relevant to rolling cargo and project movements when the vessel, ramp, lashing plan and receiving arrangements are approved.
Breakbulk and general cargo: Open-space and quay-side handling may support non-containerized cargo, subject to lifting equipment, cargo dimensions, weight distribution and terminal safety procedures.
Road and local distribution: Inland movement is primarily road-based. Our service team verifies truck availability, delivery windows, bridge or road restrictions and consignee unloading capability.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Considerations

International export and import: Cargo may require a carrier-planned connection through another Philippine or regional hub. Direct service, transshipment point, vessel name and sailing frequency must be confirmed against the live booking schedule.
Regional distribution: Iloilo can serve Panay Island demand, while cargo for other islands may require additional sea or road-sea legs. Each extra handover increases exposure to connection, documentation and equipment risks.
Transit-time controls: Published transit time should be treated as indicative. Port congestion, vessel rollover, weather, customs inspection, feeder connection and inland appointment availability can extend the end-to-end cycle.
Our planning method: We compare available routings by total transit, transshipment risk, cargo type, cut-off feasibility and final-delivery requirements instead of relying on port-to-port transit alone.

No fixed sailing frequency or guaranteed transit time is stated here. The final schedule is subject to the selected carrier, booking confirmation, terminal acceptance and actual operating conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Cargo Profile

Primary hinterlandIloilo City, Iloilo Province and commercial areas across Panay Island form the principal service market.

Containerized cargoGeneral manufactured goods, consumer products, retail replenishment, machinery and project components may move in standard containers subject to shipper and carrier acceptance.

Agricultural and food-related cargoPanay’s agricultural economy can generate food, agricultural inputs and temperature-sensitive cargo; reefer power, inspection and delivery appointments must be pre-arranged.

RoRo and vehiclesVehicles, rolling equipment and other mobile units may use RoRo arrangements where the vessel and terminal support the required dimensions, weight and securing method.

Breakbulk and project cargoConstruction materials, machinery and oversized pieces require advance review of lifting, road route, permits, staging space and consignee unloading resources.

Operations & Compliance

Execution and Risk Controls

Cut-off management: Carrier booking cut-off, terminal receiving cut-off, documentation cut-off and verified gross mass submission may differ. Our team obtains the live cut-off notice and allows time for island-road delivery and possible truck queueing.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. DG acceptance, segregation, equipment and terminal approval must be confirmed before cargo dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits and cargo-specific documents should be consistent. Customs examination, scanning or documentary review can affect release time and storage exposure.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck type, container payload, road access, delivery appointment, consignee unloading equipment and empty-return location. Oversized cargo may require route and permit checks before booking.

Shipping Tips

Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team

Send the cargo profile early, including commodity, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, temperature requirement and whether the shipment is DG, reefer, RoRo or out-of-gauge.
Request a complete routing proposal showing transshipment points, cargo handover responsibilities, cut-offs, free-time assumptions and the inland leg to or from Panay Island.
For agricultural, food, plant, animal, pharmaceutical or controlled goods, check applicable permits and inspection requirements before cargo pickup; do not rely solely on a generic commercial invoice.
Build contingency into the delivery plan for vessel rollover, weather interruption, customs examination and terminal or truck appointment changes. Our team can assess an alternative Philippine gateway when the cargo deadline is critical.

FAQs

Iloilo Port Freight FAQ

Is PHILO suitable for international container shipments?

It can be used for international cargo when the selected carrier offers an accepted service and the terminal confirms the booking. Many routings may involve a Philippine or regional transshipment connection, so our team verifies the live service before quoting.

Can cargo be delivered directly to Iloilo from overseas?

Direct routing depends on the carrier’s current network, vessel size, cargo type and sailing plan. A connection may be required, and the final transit estimate should include transshipment handling and the local delivery leg.

What should be checked before shipping dangerous goods to PHILO?

Confirm carrier and terminal acceptance, then submit the correct DG declaration, SDS and packing documentation as applicable. The UN classification, packaging, segregation and receiving deadline must match the approved booking.

How can we reduce delays for customs inspection?

Keep the invoice, packing list, commodity description, HS classification, permits and bill of lading data consistent. Provide complete documents before arrival and prepare for possible examination or additional information requests.

What is the best alternative if the Iloilo schedule does not meet the deadline?

Our service team compares other Philippine gateway options and the additional road-sea or feeder legs required to reach Panay Island. The decision should consider total door-to-door time, cargo compatibility, cost and connection reliability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the reported Iloilo Commercial Port Complex dimensions are taken from the supplied PHILO port record. Operational figures should be reconfirmed with the carrier, terminal or port authority before a binding quotation or cargo dispatch.

Philippine Ports Authority: ppa.com.ph — port administration and operational reference.
Bureau of Customs, Philippines: customs.gov.ph — customs procedures and import/export compliance reference.
Philippine Statistics Authority: psa.gov.ph — official national and regional statistical reference.

The cited domains are provided for verification of authority, regulatory and statistical context. Live berth availability, cut-offs, equipment release, charges, vessel acceptance, customs decisions and transit times remain subject to confirmation at the time of shipment.