Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Sea freight in Puerto Princesa
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Puerto Princesa, via Puerto Princesa Port. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Puerto Princesa
- AirportPuerto Princesa
PPS - AirportManila
MNL - SeaportPuerto Princesa Port
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is the main airport of Palawan, with domestic flights to Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB). Cargo for Puerto Princesa mostly moves via Manila and is flown or shipped to the island, because international services at PPS are limited and mainly carry passengers. Puerto Princesa Port handles domestic shipping and supplies for the province, with container and general cargo arriving from Manila. For time-critical goods, air freight via Manila is the usual choice; for bulky supplies and equipment, domestic sea freight is more economical.
The national highway runs north from Puerto Princesa to Roxas, Taytay and El Nido and south to Brooke's Point and the mining areas of southern Palawan. Domestic shipping lines connect Puerto Princesa Port with Manila and other islands. We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Puerto Princesa area.
Operational logistics facts for Puerto Princesa
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) | Domestic air freight | Main airport of Palawan with flights to Manila and Cebu |
| Puerto Princesa Port | Domestic shipping | Sea freight link to Manila |
| Southern Palawan mining area | Nickel mining, equipment, spare parts | Urgent spares by air via PPS |
| Palawan fisheries | Live and fresh fish, seaweed | Perishables routed via Manila |
Industries in Puerto Princesa and how we support them
Palawan's economy combines tourism, fisheries and mining. Seafood, including live and fresh fish and seaweed, is shipped to Manila and export markets, while nickel mining in southern Palawan and the Malampaya gas project offshore drive demand for equipment and spare parts. Resorts in El Nido and around the island import supplies. Ziem Logistics supports these businesses with air freight via PPS and MNL on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for urgent mining or resort spare parts and sea freight via Manila. Our own customs team handles declarations in-house.
FCL and LCL via Puerto Princesa Port
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Puerto Princesa to Puerto Princesa Port, 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 Puerto Princesa?
Usually Puerto Princesa Port. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.