Muara Port, Brunei Darussalam

Port Overview

Muara Port is Brunei Darussalam’s largest and main international seaport, located at the northeastern entrance of Brunei Bay, about 28 km from the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Covering approximately 24 hectares, it serves as the country’s principal trade gateway and is strategically positioned along the South China Sea, providing access to major regional and global shipping routes. Muara Port handles an annual container throughput of around 330,000 TEUs and plays a vital role in regional economic integration, especially within the BIMP-EAGA growth area.

Facilities & Infrastructure

Muara Port features a 250-meter container terminal, a conventional terminal with six berths, and specialized ferry terminals. Key cargo facilities include a 72,500 m² container yard, transit warehouses, an inland container depot, and a container freight station. Equipment includes two Mitsubishi Panamax quay cranes, reach stackers, forklifts, prime movers, trailers, and reefer points. The port uses advanced terminal operating systems and electronic data interchange for efficient operations. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are not currently listed among its equipment.

Container Terminals

Muara Port’s container terminal currently has a 250-meter berth, with expansion underway to extend facilities by over 300 meters. The port’s annual container capacity will reach 500,000 TEUs by 2027. Automation is being enhanced with new quay cranes, rail-mounted gantry cranes, and a high-tech terminal operating system. The major operator is Muara Port Company (MPC), a joint venture between Darussalam Assets and China’s Guangxi Beibu Gulf Port Group.

Port Services

• Container handling: Modern container terminals with quay cranes, container yards, reefer stations, and a container freight station.
• Cargo operations: Loading, unloading, and storage for general, bulk, and specialized cargo; stevedoring and aggregate handling.
• Ship services: Pilotage, towage, bunkering (fuel supply), freshwater provision, waste management, and ship repair support.
• Warehousing: Long-term warehouses, transit sheds, open storage areas, and distribution center services.
• Customs: On-site customs clearance, security screening, and efficient import/export processing.

Global Connectivity

Muara Port in Brunei Darussalam serves as the country’s main maritime gateway, connecting directly to ports in China, especially Qinzhou, and facilitating trade across the BIMP-EAGA region (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines). It supports shipping routes to major markets in Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East, with efficient access to global trade corridors via the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The port’s strategic location and new direct shipping links significantly reduce transit times to key Asian markets.

Port Statistics

Muara Port, Brunei Darussalam key statistics:

• TEU throughput: 106,174 TEUs (2020 annual)
• World ranking: Not in the top 100 global container ports
• Number of berths: 2 main container berths (post-expansion)
• Port area: Approximately 50 hectares
• Shipping lines: Served by major regional and international lines, including direct connections to China (Qinzhou), Singapore, and Malaysia

Muara Port is Brunei’s largest and most advanced deep-water port, undergoing expansion to double its capacity and enhance regional connectivity.