Port of Cebu (PHCEB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cebu (UN/LOCODE PHCEB) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Philippines, on the Philippine inland seas. It sits at 10.3000° N, 123.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Philippine Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cebu
Where is Port of Cebu located?
Port of Cebu is a seaport located in Philippines, on the Philippine inland seas. Its coordinates are 10.3000° N, 123.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cebu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cebu is PHCEB — country code PH, location code CEB.
How deep is Port of Cebu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cebu has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Cebu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cebu.
What type of harbor is Port of Cebu?
Port of Cebu is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cebu have?
Port of Cebu is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cebu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #58960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →