Thilawa Port

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.

Details

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 Airport
• 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

See also

• Transport in Myanmar

External links

• "Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa". http://www.cruiseasean.com/public/aseancruise/en/port_info/Myanmar/Port-Information.html. Retrieved 2008-07-25. 

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