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PHOZC Ozamis Port
Ozamis Port is the seaport of Ozamis city, in the city of Ozamis cityin Philippines. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is PHOZC.

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Port Code

PHOZC

Name

Ozamis

Country / Region

Philippines

City

Ozamis city

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

8.1389970

Longitude

123.8459000

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Port Overview

Ozamis Port, UN/LOCODE PHOZC, is a medium-sized seaport in Ozamiz City on the northern shore of Paquil Bay in northwest Mindanao, Philippines. Located approximately 25 nautical miles southwest of Iligan, it serves regional container, Ro-Ro and conventional-cargo flows. Its reported cargo mix includes agricultural products, animal feeds, live animals, petroleum products, lumber, marine products, machinery, electrical equipment and transport equipment. The supplied port profile reports approximately 1.5 million tonnes of cargo, 37,000 TEU, 15,400 vessel calls and 3.116 million passengers annually. Reported vessel parameters include a maximum draft of 7.1 m, maximum deadweight of 8,627 t and recorded vessel length of up to 195 m. These figures are planning references and require confirmation for each vessel and shipment.

UN/LOCODE	PHOZC
Location	Ozamiz City, Mindanao, Philippines; 8.138997° N, 123.845900° E
Port type	Regional seaport handling containers, Ro-Ro and conventional cargo
Reported operating limits	Maximum draft 7.1 m; maximum deadweight 8,627 t; recorded vessel length up to 195 m

Key Highlights

Ozamis is a regional Mindanao gateway rather than a deep-water mainline hub, so international cargo may require feeder or transshipment planning.
The port profile covers container, Ro-Ro and conventional cargo, with general cargo vessels forming a significant share of reported regular calls.
Its cargo base is closely associated with agricultural supply chains, animal feeds, petroleum distribution, timber, marine products and industrial equipment.
Draft, deadweight and vessel-length constraints make early vessel acceptance and berth suitability checks essential for project and breakbulk cargo.
Our service team should confirm equipment, terminal receiving arrangements, carrier routing and onward delivery conditions before cargo dispatch.

Facilities & Services

Container cargoOur service team can arrange container bookings subject to carrier acceptance, equipment release, terminal receiving windows and applicable documentation cut-offs.

Ro-Ro cargoVehicles and rolling equipment may be planned through Ro-Ro services when dimensions, gross weight, operating condition, ramp compatibility and lashing requirements are confirmed.

Conventional and breakbulk cargoMachinery, lumber, electrical equipment and other non-containerized cargo require prior review of lifting points, package dimensions, stowage, securing and berth conditions.

Mixed cargo and passenger interfaceThe port handles both cargo and passenger traffic. Gate access, vessel windows and terminal procedures may vary by operation and should be checked before delivery.

Inland truckingOur service team can coordinate collection and delivery by road, subject to cargo dimensions, vehicle availability, port access rules, road conditions and final-site restrictions.

Documentation coordinationWe support preparation and checking of commercial documents, packing details, cargo descriptions, VGM information and inspection-related documentation.

Routes & Transit Times

International shipments are typically planned through the carrier’s available Philippine feeder or transshipment network. Direct service, port rotation, space and equipment must be confirmed for the requested sailing.
Depending on origin and destination, cargo may connect through another Philippine or regional hub. Transshipment timing is affected by vessel availability, connection windows, customs status and port rotation changes.
Mindanao distribution is generally coordinated by road and, where commercially suitable, by coastal or Ro-Ro services. Ferry interfaces, road conditions and final-delivery access can affect the end-to-end schedule.
Our service team does not promise a fixed transit time before checking the current carrier schedule, documentation cut-off, terminal receiving window, transshipment plan and weather-related disruption risk.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ozamiz City and western-northern Mindanao: the port supports regional collection and distribution for nearby commercial, agricultural and industrial markets.
Agricultural products and animal feeds: these flows require accurate commodity descriptions, suitable packaging, loading-sequence planning and protection against moisture or contamination.
Live animals: transport planning should cover welfare requirements, ventilation, handling arrangements, permits and the applicable carrier acceptance conditions.
Petroleum and regulated products: petroleum cargo requires commodity-specific safety review, correct dangerous-goods declarations, suitable equipment and prior carrier or terminal approval.
Machinery, timber, marine products and transport equipment: dimensions, weight, lifting points, securing arrangements, permits and the selected container, Ro-Ro or conventional method should be assessed before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and receiving: booking cut-off, shipping instructions, VGM submission, customs clearance and terminal receiving time are separate requirements. Our service team obtains the applicable deadlines before arranging truck dispatch.
Dangerous goods: petroleum products, batteries, chemicals and other regulated cargo require the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and carrier approval. Undeclared dangerous goods must not be delivered.
Customs and inspection: invoices, packing lists, permits, certificates and HS descriptions must correspond with the physical cargo. Documentary review or customs examination may delay release and onward delivery.
Inland and special cargo controls: oversized, overweight, live-animal and temperature-sensitive shipments require equipment, route and appointment checks before movement. Port access and local requirements are confirmed case by case.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, package count, gross weight, dimensions, temperature requirements, dangerous-goods status and final delivery address before requesting space.
For machinery, vehicles and breakbulk cargo, provide drawings, photographs, lifting points, center of gravity, axle loads and securing details so the handling method can be evaluated.
Use seaworthy export packing, moisture and corrosion protection where appropriate, and clear handling marks. Timber packaging should meet the destination country’s applicable treatment and marking rules.
Keep an alternative routing through a suitable Philippine hub or another Mindanao gateway when vessel acceptance, equipment supply, sailing frequency or cargo approval cannot be secured at PHOZC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PHOZC handle container cargo?Yes. The supplied port profile identifies container handling. Equipment availability, empty-container release, carrier acceptance and terminal cut-offs must be confirmed for each shipment.

Is Ozamis suitable for large ocean vessels?Acceptance should not be assumed. The supplied profile reports a maximum draft of 7.1 m and a recorded vessel length of 195 m. Our service team checks actual vessel dimensions, under-keel clearance, berth suitability and port approval.

How should petroleum products or other dangerous goods be booked?Provide the SDS and complete dangerous-goods particulars before space confirmation. Carrier, terminal and regulatory approvals must be obtained before delivery, and cargo must not be tendered with inaccurate descriptions.

Will cargo move directly to an overseas destination from Ozamis?Not necessarily. The routing may use a Philippine feeder or transshipment connection. Our service team verifies current carrier rotation, equipment, connection risk and estimated schedule before quotation.

What information is required for Ro-Ro or project cargo?Provide cargo type, dimensions, gross weight, operating condition, lifting or lashing points, photographs, delivery location and any dangerous-goods or permit information. We then check vessel suitability and inland access.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary data basis: PHOZC, port name, location, coordinates, cargo categories, reported annual activity and vessel parameters are taken from the supplied port profile. These values are reference data and should be reconfirmed before a binding booking, vessel nomination or operational commitment.

Official verification channels: Philippine port administration and port-operation requirements should be checked through ppa.com.ph; customs procedures and import/export compliance through customs.gov.ph; maritime regulatory matters through marina.gov.ph.

Verification boundary: carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, berth restrictions, inspection requirements, charges and inland access may change. Our service team confirms these items with the relevant carrier, terminal, authorities and local partners for each shipment.