The Port of General Santos, also known as the Makar Wharf lies at the end of Sarangani Bay in the southern coast of Mindanao. It is located at latitude 06° 06’ North and 125° 90’ longitude East and about two (2) kilometers northeast of General Santos City.
The Port embraces all that portion of Sarangani Bay bounded by an imaginary line extending across the Bay from Tampuan Point to Sumpang Point. This includes all foreshore areas and delineated port area of the Makar Wharf.
The port is a main conduit of people, trade and commerce in the SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos) areas. Its inherent well-guarded deep bay waters and the virtual absence of typhoons make the port an excellent harbor and haven for shipping lines.
Situated in the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, General Santos' Makar Wharf prides itself as the second most active port in Southern Mindanao. It serves as the consolidation hub of SOCKSARGEN area's produce. It facilitates the Gensan-Bitung (Malaysia) route as part of its BIMP_EAGA cooperation and maintains progressive maritime business with the leading domestic and foreign destinations.
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
Berthing Area – 740 meters
Draft – 8.5 - 12 meters MLLW
Reefer Facilities – 204 Outlets
Container yards
I – 10,632 sq.m.
II – 11,248 sq.m.
III – 7,840 sq.m.
Transit Shed – 3 units, 2,160 sq. m. each
Open Storage Areas
I – 4,400 sq.m.
II – 3,600 sq.m.
Passenger Terminal Building – 360 sq. m.
Roll-on Roll-Off Ramp (RORO) at the Western Wharf – 9m x 11m
Chassis Storage Area – 1,824 sq.m.
Truck Scale
1 unit 60 Ton Digital Operation
1 unit 60 ton Manual operatio
CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT
2 units Reach Stacker 42 Tons
2 units Forklift 25 Tons
2 units Forklifts 15 Tons
5 units Prime Mover YT50
5 units Chassy Trailer 45T GHW
1 unit Forklift 8.0 Tons
2 units Forklift 3.5 Tons
1 unit Forklift 3.0 Tons
4 units Forklift 2.5 Tons
1 unit Forklift 2.0 Tons
1 unit Auto Spreader 20 Ft.
1 unit Auto Spreader 40 Ft.
2 units Hopper 4 spouts
2 units Clamshell 3.5 Tons
1 unit Fire Fighting Equipment
1 unit Cattle Ramp Cage
PORT HANDLING SERVICES
South Cotabato Integrated Port Services, Inc. (SCIPSI)
PORTERAGE
Makar Safeway Porterage and Ancillary Ltd. Company
