Thilawa Port
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Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa (MITT) is a deep sea port 25 km south of Yangon
in Myanmar
. The international multi-purpose container port, fully owned by Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The facility is also adjacent to the soon-to-be-developed Special Economic Zone
at Thanlyin
-Kyauktan
area immediately south of Yangon
.
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
in Myanmar
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
. The international multi-purpose container port, fully owned by Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The facility is also adjacent to the soon-to-be-developed Special Economic Zone
Special Economic Zone
A Special Economic Zone is a geographical region that has economic and other laws that are more free-market-oriented than a country's typical or national laws...
at Thanlyin
Thanlyin
Thanlyin is a major port city of Myanmar, located across Bago River from the city of Yangon. Thanlyin Township comprises 17 quarters and 28 village tracts. It is home to the largest port in the country, Thilawa port.-History:...
-Kyauktan
Kyauktan
Kyauktan is a village in Bhamo Township in Bhamo District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.-External links:**...
area immediately south of Yangon
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
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Berths
- Number of berth/s: 5 (5~9)
- Maximum draft: 9m (Depends on latest sounding / monthly forecast draught)
- Tidal variation: Twice a day (Tidal range: 4.5m to 5.5m)
- Berth length: Cruise ships can dock up to about 260m (plans are underway to bring it up to 300m). Previous called maximum LOA 238m accepted.
- Cargo ships at dock: Yes
Port/Terminal Facilities
- Terminal building: Situated about 1km from the pier (wharf head)
- Meet and greet services: MTT (Myanmar Travels & Tours)
- Toilet facilities: Available at the office building only
- Telephones: Not at the terminal but tour agent can arrange
- Availability of maps and/or brochures: Map available
- Souvenir shopping: Yes
- Money exchange: Not available at wharf but MTT can advise
- Visitors center: Not available at wharf but MTT can advise
- Limousine services: Not available at wharf but MTT can advise / tour agent can arrange
Transport
- Name of closest airport to port/terminal: Yangon International AirportYangon International AirportYangon International Airport , located in Mingaladon, at north of downtown Yangon, is the primary international airport of Myanmar and the second largest airport in the country....
- Distance/drive time to airport: About 50 km / 1 hr
- Transport to airport: By car
- Can passengers walk to town: No
- Distance/drive time from port/terminal to downtown: 25 km
- Availability of taxis at port/terminal: Yes
- Availability of public transport at port/terminal: No
- Distance from ship to tour buses: Near to the ship