Iloilo, Philippines
Sea freight in Iloilo
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Iloilo, via Port of Iloilo. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Iloilo
- AirportIloilo International
ILO - AirportManila
MNL - SeaportPort of Iloilo
Iloilo International Airport (ILO) in Cabatuan, north of Iloilo City, is the main airport of Panay and the Western Visayas, with frequent domestic flights to Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB). International air cargo usually connects via Manila or Cebu. Sea freight runs through the Port of Iloilo, which handles containers and domestic shipping, and fast craft ferries link the city with Bacolod and Guimaras.
Main roads connect Iloilo City with the airport at Cabatuan and with the rest of Panay, including Roxas and Kalibo. Fast craft ferries cross the Guimaras Strait to Bacolod on Negros. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Iloilo City and the province.
Operational logistics facts for Iloilo
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Iloilo International Airport (ILO) | Domestic air freight | Main airport of the Western Visayas with flights to Manila and Cebu |
| Port of Iloilo | Containers and domestic shipping | Sea freight for Panay |
| Fast craft link to Bacolod | Passenger and small cargo | Connection across the Guimaras Strait |
| Iloilo sugar and food processors | Sugar, rice, food | Urgent spare parts by air |
Industries in Iloilo and how we support them
Iloilo is a growing hub of the Western Visayas, with sugar production and milling in the province, rice and food processing, and a fast-growing business process outsourcing sector. Retail and construction drive demand for imported goods and equipment. Ziem Logistics supports these businesses with air freight via ILO and MNL on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for urgent mill and equipment parts and FCL or LCL sea freight via the Port of Iloilo or Manila. Our own customs team handles declarations in-house.
FCL and LCL via Port of Iloilo
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Iloilo to Port of Iloilo, 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 Iloilo?
Usually Port of Iloilo. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.