GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Maco Port is located along the coast of Davao Gulf. It was constructed on September 28, 2004 by the Philippine Ports Authority in response to the clamor of its local government for a port which could cater to Maco without having to pass through the bigger ports in Tagum or Davao City. Currently, it is being actively used as an alternative port in the export of wood chips to Japan which will be converted to paper.
NAVIGATIONAL APPROACH
There is no other plausible route in approaching the Maco but through the Davao Gulf much like entry to Tagum City or Davao City ports, except that it is located a little farther north.
ENTRANCE CHANNEL
Entrance and exit from the Maco Pier is through the wide Davao Gulf which embraces the bodies of oceans surrounding Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte and Compostela Province.
ACHORAGE
No designated anchorage.
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
- 8m x 37m newly constructed RC pier
- Two (2) mooring dolphins located 50m from alongside the pier
- Conveyor loading system provided by the Philippine Chips Tagum Plant Corp (PCTPC).
- Open storage area of 10,000.00 sq. m. (under lease with PCTPC).
CARGOES
Wood chips in Bulk for Export (e.g. Gemelina, Falcata and Lumber).
PORT SERVICES / STATISTICS
CARGO HANDLING
Provided by personnel of Philippine Chips Tagum Plant Corporation
STATISTICS
Average of 200,000 Metric Tons on Maiden Shipment; Volume Varies Depending on Supply.
CONTACT INFO
| Contact Person |
Mr. Joel A. Yamyamin
President
Philippine Chips Tagum Plant Corp. |
| Contact Number |
(082) 227-4954 |
| Address |
Barangay San Roque, Port Area,
Municipality of Maco
8114 Compostela Valley Province |
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