Rangoon, Myanmar
Rangoon, Myanmar’s largest city and main port, is the country’s historic commercial and cultural hub.
Port Overview
Rangoon, now officially Yangon, is Myanmar’s largest and most important port, located on the Yangon River about 40 km from the sea. It ranks as the country’s principal maritime gateway, handling approximately 90% of Myanmar’s international trade. Strategically positioned for access to the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian markets, Yangon Port comprises over 30 berths and multiple terminals. Its annual container throughput is around 1 million TEU, making it the busiest port in Myanmar and a critical hub for the nation’s economy and logistics.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Rangoon (now Yangon) is Myanmar's principal port, handling 90% of the country's maritime trade. The port encompasses over 30 wharves across multiple terminals including Sule Pagoda Wharves for general cargo, Myanmar Industrial Port with two container terminals handling 1,200 TEU daily, and Ahlone International Port Terminal with modernized container facilities. Key equipment includes gantry cranes, mobile cranes, and forklifts. The port handles diverse cargo including containers, general cargo, petroleum, and RoRo vessels, with a total throughput exceeding 23 million tonnes annually.
Container Terminals
Rangoon, Myanmar's container terminals include several facilities with a total of 48 berths across Yangon Inner Harbour and Thilawa Outer Harbour. The terminals have varying capacities, with some handling up to 240,000 TEUs annually. Automation levels are moderate, with equipment like gantry cranes and mobile cranes. Major operators include Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa, managed by Hutchison Port Holdings.
Port Services
The Port of Yangon (Rangoon) provides comprehensive maritime services including:
Container & Cargo Operations: Container terminal facilities at TMT Ports with berth operations at 28 inner harbor berths and 20 outer harbor berths handling the majority of Myanmar's imports and exports.
Ship Services: Compulsory pilotage, tug assistance, mooring services, diving and salvage operations, and launch boat services for vessel navigation and safety.
Port Facilities: Dredging and channel maintenance, port reception facilities for waste disposal, quarantine services, and aids to navigation including buoys and lighthouses.
Support Services: Warehousing facilities, customs clearance coordination, and connectivity with major international shipping lines including Maersk, COSCO, CMA-CGM, and Ocean Network Express.
Global Connectivity
Rangoon (Yangon) is Myanmar’s main port, handling about 90% of the country’s maritime trade. It connects to regional ports in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and serves the central and northern regions of Myanmar via road and rail links. Major shipping lines operate regular routes from Yangon to global markets such as China, India, and Europe, supporting container, bulk, and general cargo flows.
Port Statistics
Here are key statistics for Rangoon (Yangon), Myanmar:
- TEU Throughput: Not specified.
- World Ranking: 217th in port connectivity.
- Number of Berths: 13.
- Area: Not specified.
- Shipping Lines: Major lines include Maersk, MSC, and COSCO, with varying frequencies and on-time performance.
