Located along Batangas’ western coast, the 7-hectare private port facility is designed to serve as a southern gateway for cargo, cement, and fuel shipments. It is expected to improve logistics efficiency, reduce congestion in Metro Manila ports, and create jobs in transport, fuel, logistics, and warehousing.
By the numbers
2 berths for Panamax-class cargo ships (up to 50,000 DWT) and fuel tankers (up to 30,000 DWT).
13-meter outer berth and 10-meter inner berth depths for international and regional vessels.
2-hectare warehouse zone for cargo consolidation, storage, and distribution.
What they’re saying
“This is a port designed not just for today’s logistics needs, but for tomorrow’s transport systems,” SLBPIPC CEO Ferdinand Co said.
“Our location, depth, and service capacity position us to complement the SCMB Railway and serve as a multimodal node connecting land-based freight with seaborne trade.”
Co added that the port is aligned with national priorities, including alternative ports, regional gateways, and integration with future rail systems.
The big picture
The port’s launch supports the Luzon Economic Corridor, a trilateral initiative of the Philippines, United States, and Japan to boost economic connectivity.
With cargo handling, bunkering, trucking, warehousing, and other services now available, the Sinisian Lemery Port is set to decentralize logistics in Luzon and strengthen resilience in the country’s supply chain. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
