Thilawa Port

Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa is a deep river port 25 kilometres south of Yangon in Myanmar. The international multi-purpose container port, fully owned by Hutchison Port Holdings, can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The facility is also adjacent to the soon-to-be-developed Thilawa Special Economic Zone at Thanlyin-Kyauktan area immediately south of Yangon.

Details

Berths

Number of berth/s: 5 (5~9)
Maximum draft: 9m (Depends on latest sounding / monthly forecast draught)
Tidal variation: Twice a day (Tidal range: 4.5m to 5.5m)
Berth length: Cruise ships can dock up to about 260m (plans are underway to bring it up to 300m). Previous called maximum LOA 238m accepted.
Cargo ships at dock: Yes

Port/Terminal Facilities

Terminal building: Situated about 1 km from the pier (wharf head)
Meet and greet services: MTT (Myanmar Travels & Tours)
Toilet facilities: Available at the office building only
Telephones: Not at the terminal but tour agent can arrange
Availability of maps and/or brochures: Map available
Souvenir shopping: Yes
Money exchange: Not available at wharf but MTT can advise
Visitors center: Not available at wharf but MTT can advise
Limousine services: Not available at wharf but MTT can advise / tour agent can arrange

Transport

Name of closest airport to port/terminal: Yangon International Airport
Distance/drive time to airport: About 50 km / 1 hr
Transport to airport: By car
Can passengers walk to town: No
Distance/drive time from port/terminal to downtown: 25 km
Availability of taxis at port/terminal: Yes
Availability of public transport at port/terminal: No
Distance from ship to tour buses: Near to the ship

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