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Port Overview
Bacolod Port (PHBCD) is a strategically positioned maritime gateway located in the Visayas region of the Philippines, serving as a critical logistics hub for the Negros Occidental province. Situated at 10.6779°N, 122.94°E, the port plays a significant role in supporting the region’s agricultural and industrial export capabilities, particularly for sugar, agricultural products, and emerging manufacturing sectors.
Geographic Location & Access
Positioned on the western coast of Negros Island, Bacolod Port offers excellent maritime accessibility with a favorable approach from the Guimaras Strait. The port benefits from a natural harbor configuration with relatively protected waters and minimal navigational challenges. The local climate is characterized by tropical maritime conditions, with occasional typhoon seasons requiring robust maritime contingency planning between June and November.
Port Infrastructure & Facilities
The port features comprehensive maritime infrastructure designed to support diverse cargo handling requirements:
Terminal Specifications:
– Total berth length: Approximately 500 meters
– Primary cargo handling areas: General cargo, bulk, and limited container facilities
– Dedicated storage yards: 15 hectares of open and covered storage
– Container handling capacity: Approximately 50,000 TEUs annually
– Specialized areas for agricultural product processing and transshipment
Technical Specifications
Critical technical parameters include:
– Maximum navigational draft: 50 meters
– Channel depth: 12-14 meters
– Tidal range: Approximately 2-3 meters
– Vessel size limitations: Accommodates Panamax and smaller regional container vessels
– Navigation aids: Comprehensive lighthouse, GPS, and radar tracking systems
– Pilotage: Mandatory for vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage
Operational Services
Comprehensive maritime services include:
– 24/7 stevedoring operations
– Multiple cargo handling equipment configurations
– Bunker fuel availability: Marine diesel oil, intermediate fuel oil
– Fresh water provisioning
– Basic ship repair and maintenance support
– Customs clearance and documentation services
– Enhanced security protocols compliant with international maritime safety standards
Commercial & Economic Aspects
Port Economic Characteristics:
– Competitive tariff structures aligned with regional market rates
– Direct connectivity to national highway and rail networks
– Proximity to Bacolod City’s industrial zones
– Emerging free trade zone capabilities
– Primary export commodities: Sugar, agricultural products, manufactured goods
Strategic Importance
Bacolod Port represents a critical maritime infrastructure asset for the Visayas region, offering:
– Strategic positioning in the central Philippine archipelago
– Emerging logistics hub for agricultural and manufactured exports
– Potential transshipment capabilities for regional maritime trade
– Ongoing infrastructure development and modernization initiatives
– Increasing integration with national maritime trade networks
Competitive Advantages
– Efficient cargo handling capabilities
– Strategic geographic positioning
– Developing intermodal transportation links
– Supportive local maritime ecosystem
– Potential for expanded regional trade connectivity
Conclusion
Bacolod Port (PHBCD) emerges as a versatile maritime facility with significant potential for regional an
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