Bohol, Philippines
Sea freight in Bohol
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Bohol, via Tagbilaran. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Bohol
- AirportBohol-Panglao
TAG - AirportCebu
CEB - SeaportTagbilaran
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) on Panglao Island, opened in 2018, is Bohol's airport, with domestic flights to Manila (MNL) and some regional international services. Cargo for Bohol mostly moves via Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) or Manila and is then flown or shipped to the island. Sea freight arrives at Tagbilaran Port, which has frequent fast craft and ro-ro connections to Cebu.
Bridges connect Panglao Island and the airport with Tagbilaran City, and main roads circle Bohol. Fast craft and ro-ro ferries link Tagbilaran with Cebu City, and other ferries connect Bohol with Mindanao and Leyte. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Bohol.
Operational logistics facts for Bohol
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) | Domestic and regional air freight | Airport on Panglao, close to the resorts |
| Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) | International air freight for Bohol | Main air gateway nearby, with ferry links to Tagbilaran |
| Tagbilaran Port | Ro-ro and fast craft cargo | Frequent sea connections to Cebu |
| Panglao resorts | Hotel equipment, food and beverages | Supply flows routed via Cebu |
Industries in Bohol and how we support them
Bohol's economy is driven by tourism, with resorts on Panglao and around the island creating demand for hotel equipment, food and beverages and building materials. The island also produces crafts such as woven baskets and food products. Ziem Logistics supports these businesses with air freight via CEB or MNL on our own air waybills, onward transport to Bohol by air or ferry, Next Flight Out for urgent resort or utility spare parts and LCL sea freight via Cebu. Our own customs team handles declarations in-house.
FCL and LCL via Tagbilaran
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Bohol to Tagbilaran, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
Customs clearance in the Philippines
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in the Philippines is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from the Philippines we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in the Philippines need accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Bohol?
Usually Tagbilaran. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.